Archaeology Societies
Find out about what's under our feet and perhaps get the opportunity to wield your own trowel

Archives
West Yorkshire Archive Service houses records of public bodies, churches, businesses, schools, charitable institutions, and a wide variety of organisations, families and individuals.

Castleford Local Studies Library
Information about local studies resources at Castleford Library.

Castleford Museum Room
Explore the display about the archaeology of Castleford.

John Goodchild Collection
An Independent Local History Study Centre for the Central West Riding.

Local History Societies
There are a number of local history groups across the district that meet on a regular basis

Pontefract Local Studies Library
Information about local studies resources at Pontefract Library.

Pontefract Museum
Packed full of life, history and artefacts from the town's earliest beginnings to the present day.

Sites and Monuments Record
The SMR holds information on all known archaeological sites and historic buildings in West Yorkshire.

Wakefield Local Studies Library
Information about the extensive local studies resources at Wakefield Balne Lane Library.

Wakefield Museum
Hosts a wide range of exhibits and visiting displays.