Bradford Family History Society Meeting Scheduled for March

Upcoming talk to explore life of Emma Jane Ingham

The Bradford Family History Society will hold its next meeting on Thursday, 5 March 2026, at the Bradford Mechanics Institute Library. The event will feature a talk by Lorraine Birch focusing on the life of Emma Jane Ingham, a historical figure described as “born of boat people, suffered a major industrial injury and had a long life”.

Event details

• Date and time: Thursday 5 March 2026, 10:00 to 12:00
• Location: Bradford Mechanics Institute Library, 76 Kirkgate, Bradford, BD1 1SZ
• Admission: £1.50 for members, £2.50 for guests

The Bradford Mechanics Institute Library is a well-known venue in the city centre, providing a setting for local history and heritage events. Attendees can expect to gain insight into the personal history of Emma Jane Ingham, whose life story encompasses themes of migration, industrial injury, and resilience.

About the speaker

Lorraine Birch is scheduled to present the talk. Further details about her background or expertise were not provided.

Additional local heritage events

Other heritage and history-related events are taking place in the Bradford area around the same time, including:

• Half Term Activity: Scrub-a-Dub Victorian Fun! on 19 February 2026 at the Brontë Birthplace, Thornton
• Family Heritage History Talk Workshop on 17 February 2026 at The Brontë Parsonage Museum
• Thursday Talk: Brontëmania: From literature to screen on 26 February 2026 at The Brontë Parsonage Museum (online event)
• Let me in: Parsonage After Dark on 19 February 2026 at The Brontë Parsonage Museum

For those interested in local history and heritage, these events provide opportunities to explore Bradford’s cultural past further.

Further information

For directions to the Bradford Mechanics Institute Library or to find out more about the Bradford Family History Society meetings, visitors can check local listings or contact the venue directly.