John Nicholson Airedale Poet Talk Scheduled for March 2026

Local history event to explore the life and work of John Nicholson

The Baildon Civic & Historical Society is set to hold an open meeting focused on John Nicholson, the Airedale poet, on 23 March 2026. The event will take place at St John’s Church Hall from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.

Event details

• Date and time: 23 March 2026, 19:30–20:30
• Location: St John’s Church Hall, Baildon
• Admission: Voluntary contribution of approximately £2 for non-members
• Organiser: Baildon Civic & Historical Society

The meeting is open to the public and aims to provide insight into the historical and literary significance of John Nicholson, who is recognised for his poetry connected to the Airedale area. Attendees are encouraged to contribute a voluntary donation if they are not members of the society.

Additional local history and literature events

Alongside this event, the Brontë Parsonage Museum is hosting a series of talks and online events throughout March and April 2026, including:

• Thursday Talk: Brontës and Violence – 5 March 2026 (online)
• Brontë Lounge with Anna Calder-Marshall – 12 March 2026 (online)
• Brontë Lounge with Eliza Goodpasture – 26 March 2026 (online)
• Victorian Hairwork: Histories, Techniques, and Material Practice – 8 April 2026 (online)

These events explore various aspects of history, literature, art, and heritage related to the Brontë family and Victorian culture.

For more information about the John Nicholson event or other local historical events, interested individuals can contact the Baildon Civic & Historical Society or visit St John’s Church Hall on the day of the meeting.