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Percy Metcalfe
Wakefield Civic Society Percy Metcalfe CVO RDI (1895-1970) Sculptor and Designer Was born and raised here, studied at the Leeds school of art from 1910 to 1914 and after at the royal college of art. His designs were used in coins and medals, including the George cross medal, and in pottery, car mascots and commemorative monuments. 2021
Ann Clarkson
The former Smiths Arms now Wakefield Floorcare on the ground floor and apartments on the first floor, This building dates from 1928. The Water Trough in its original location at Westgate End The Water Trough in its present location in Thornes Park A Louisa Fennell Heritage Trail Painting showing the Smiths Arms, St Michael's Church. Also shown is Plumpton Beck and two local mills. The Horse Trough in the 1960s.
Clara Maria Clarkson
Wakefield Civic Society Clara Maria Clarkson (1811 - 1889) Unitarian and diarist Born at Alverthorpe hall and associated with Flanshaw hall, she lived here until her death in 1889. A lifelong unitarian who attended Westgate chapel and signed the 1866 suffrage petition. Her social commentary provides a valuable insight into the local history and the lives of victorian women. "Merrie Wakefield" by Ann K. Jaques, published 1971, was based on her journals. 2019 With dream time creative
Sarah Parker Remond & Elizabeth Dawson
Wakefield civic society The Wakefield anti-slavery association was established 12th January 1860 at the corn exchange after a lecture delivered by Sarah Parker Remond, renowned transatlantic abolitionist, campaigner of suffrage, human rights activist & physician. This event was enabled by the Wakefield ladies' anti-slavery society constituted in 1857. Elizabeth Dawson 1829-1894 was the secretary of both organisations 2021 With dream time creative