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HERITAGE CENTRE IS OPEN ON REQUEST IF STAFF AVAILABLE. IT IS FREE TO ENTER BUT DONATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED. BASED IN THE TOWN HALL AND CHURCH, MAIN STREET, COTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD16 1SR. LOTS OF EXHIBITS AND MANY RECORDS RELATING TO THE VILLAGE AND SURROUNDING AREAS. COME AND RESEARCH YOUR FAMILY HISTORY. ALL WELCOME.

Our new book “Images of Cottingley Past and Present” is now on sale. Cost £5. To obtain a copy contact Martin Holdsworth by e-mail (details below) or come along to the Heritage Centre when open.

NEW MUSICAL BASED ON THE COTTINGLEY FAIRIES IS CURRENTLY IN PRODUCTION BY BRITISH YOUTH THEATRE. THERE MAY BE A MINI CONCERT AT COTTINGLEY TOWN HALL IN FEBRUARY 2026 FEATURING SONGS FROM THE SHOW – WATCH THIS SPACE FOR DEVELOPMENTS. THE MUSICAL IS TO BE PREMIERED IN BIRMINGHAM IN APRIL 2026.

Photo of the month – December 2024

Cottingley F.C. 1934 – Winners of the Bradford Nignog League Senior Cup Final. They beat Low Moor 2-1 at Park Avenue, Bradford in a replay after the first match was drawn 2-2.

The Heritage Centre. Entry free (donation appreciated). Lots of exhibits, documents, photographs etc relating to the history of the village – come and find out about your family you might even see photographs of them from times past. Centre based in Cottingley Town, 3, Main Street, Cottingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1SR.

The next talk is on Wednesday 10th December 2025 to be given by Denise Adlard entitled Tea is not just a drink. Venue Cottingley Town Hall, 3, Main Street, Cottingley, BD16 1SR. Commencing at 7.30 pm. Admission £3 includes refreshments (mince pies/biscuits/tea/coffee). For other dates and speakers see the Events page.

MORE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE NEEDED – This is your opportunity to join and influence the future of the Society.

WANTED – Cottingley Village History Society will be pleased to acquire any photographs, documents, books, maps or information in general relating to the history of Cottingley. We will also be happy to copy any items and return them to you. If you have any such items please contact any member of the Committee.

YOUR COTTINGLEY ANCESTORS – If you would like more information about your ancestors who lived in Cottingley, please contact the archivist (see contact information below) for further details. A transcript of the 1921 Census for Cottingley, including New Brighton and Stoney Ridge, can be viewed at the Heritage Centre.