Heritage Resources

The following are useful links to other websites and online resources that local heritage groups and researchers may find helpful:

• Wakefield Museums and Castles - Find out more about the sites and collections managed by Wakefield Museums and Castles
  
  
• Twixt Aire and Calder - An online catalogue of historic photographs and other archive material from Wakefield Libraries
  
  
• West Yorkshire Archive Service - An online catalogue of the documents that are cared for by the West Yorkshire Archive Service (collections can be accessed by researchers on request)
  
  
• West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service (WYAAS) - WYAAS are the county archaeology service for West Yorkshire and look after the Historic Environment Record for Wakefield district
  
  
• Historic England’s Inclusive Heritage Advice Hub - Useful guidance from Historic England on how to make heritage projects and organisations more inclusive
  
  
• Historic England’s Community Advice Hub - Useful guidance from Historic England on how local communities can get involved in researching and protecting their historic places
  
  
• Wakefield Conservation Areas - Find out more about the district’s conservation areas, where they are and what makes them special
  
  
• Wakefield Local List -  Find out more about the Local List for Wakefield
  
  
• National Heritage List - Search for information about Listed Buildings and other historic places that are protected by law
  
  
• Portable Antiquities Scheme - Find out about the Portable Antiquities scheme, which records archaeological objects found by members of the public including their online database
  
  
• Nova Wakefield - Providing support and guidance for volunteer groups across the Wakefield district