Scissett
We’re looking for local contacts interested in Scissett’s history.
The Kelso Travelling Theatre
A portable theatre behind the Crown Inn, a family of performers and a season on the road. See the photographs, the 1910 Scissett playbill and the story of Billy George and Minnie Parker.
Explore the collectionHave a project in mind?
We’re currently looking for people to connect with in Scissett. If you have a local history or heritage project in mind, we can explore research, volunteers, partnerships and suitable grant applications together. Funding depends on eligibility and approval.
Tell us your idea →Already doing something locally?
We’d love to signpost your work. Send us the project name, who leads it and a link or contact detail you have permission to share.
Suggest a project →Elsewhere to look
Denby Dale & Kirkburton Archive Collection
An independent archive of local photographs and records. Browse their categories or search for the village name.