We’re delighted to share that Celia Moorhouse has won the BBC Make a Difference Award for Volunteering, recognising her incredible dedication to the Batley community. At 80 years old, Celia continues to inspire everyone around her. As a long-serving member and former Chairperson of the Friends of Batley Library (FOBL), she played a key role…
🕊 22 January 1909 – 11 August 1978 A Man of Firsts. A Man of Faith. A Man of Community. Sayyed Iqbal Hussain Shah arrived in the UK around 1935, long before migration from South Asia became common. Born in India, he first worked as a painter and later opened a coffee shop in Birmingham….
This Saturday, friends, family, and community members will gather at Batley Library to celebrate the life of a man affectionately known as Mr Batley — Malcolm. Malcolm wasn’t just a familiar face around town; he was a cornerstone of Batley’s historical and cultural preservation. Through years of dedicated research, storytelling, and public service, he ensured…
The Imperial War Museums holds a powerful 4-minute clip capturing the mixed emotions of Victory in Europe Day. For many, it was a moment of pure relief, joy, and celebration as the war in Europe ended. But for others, it brought sadness, solitude, and reflection—on loved ones lost, futures uncertain, and the toll of six…
