A large scale exhibition brought the last hundred years of a Huddersfield community back to life.
The Second World War, musical heritage and strikes were all remembered in Lindley, thanks to the first exhibition of its kind.
Re-enactments, displays and guided walks took over the village over the two days to help 500 local people and visitors learn more about the area’s past.
Entitled Lindley Then and Now 1915-2015, it was the culmination of months of hard work for around a dozen dedicated members of Lindley History Research Group, which formed just two years ago.
The project stemmed from the historians’ research into what life was like in the area during the First World War.
Lidget Street acted as the main event hub, where people were taken on trails and had the chance to view a photographic panorama that was placed along the wall.
Lindley Band and Young Tower Brass Ensemble both performed, to showcase the wealth of music talent in the village.
Meanwhile, Lindley Junior School and CHOL Theatre put on a play about the effects of WWI, while pupils from Moorlands Primary School and Reinwood Junior School created artwork to represent childhood through the ages under the guidance of Kirklees Artist in Residence Fiona Ellil.
David Verguson, a member of the group, said: “It went very well and it has shown that there is a great deal of interest in Lindley’s past.
“It’s been very demanding and our members have been working hard to ensure it went ahead but we’ve all enjoyed it.
“But the event also provided a wonderful opportunity for the community to get together.
