Barbara Woodward (née Briggs): Artist, Illustrator, and Women’s Rights Advocate
2026-08-11
Barbara Briggs was a Wakefield-born watercolourist, illustrator and women’s rights advocate. Discover her life from Wakefield to Canada.Read More →
Gertrude McPherson née Briggs: Wakefield Artist and Missionary
2026-08-10
Gertrude McPherson née Briggs was a Wakefield-born artist, missionary, architect & author. Discover her life from Wakefield to Hong Kong.Read More →
Alice Gostick, Artist & Art Teacher
2024-03-26
Alice Gostick, an influential Castleford art teacher who taught Henry Moore and Albert Wainwright and inspired a nationwide pottery movement.Read More →
Eliza Eve Gleadall: Botanical Artist
2022-02-28
Eliza Eve Gleadall, the 19th century botanical artist, author, and educator who created The Beauties of Flora while living near Wakefield.Read More →
Louisa Fennell: Wakefield Watercolour Artist
2021-05-12
Louisa Fennell, the Wakefield watercolour artist whose paintings inspired a city walking trail. Explore her life, artwork and blue plaque.Read More →