17 NOVEMBER: John, the last Lister of Shibden Hall and Estate – a talk to the Halifax Antiquarian Society by Christine Booth
John Lister helped found Halifax Antiquarian Society. He was its first president and an editor. He was a philanthropist and politician. Politically he changed from Liberal views to Labour. He was caught up in a political brawl in Brighouse! John’s main interests were in historical research and support for education. One result was having two historic properties re-erected on his estate, and having an Industrial School for boys built on the estate. Plus what amazing results from John’s cracking of a code!
When: Tuesday 17 November at 7.30pm.
Where: The Maurice Jagger Centre, Winding Road, Halifax
You can join the Halifax Antiquarian Society and support their work or attend occasionally.
For further information contact Halifax Antiquarian Society on 07421 327652
or by email to halifaxantiquarian@gmail.com
