Plans to transform Wakefield’s former British Home Stores building into the city’s new library and museum are on track to be completed by 2025, council leaders have said.
Wakefield Council is in the process of converting the Ridings shopping centre property into a cultural hub as part of a £16m project. The council says the new facility will provide a “dynamic, high quality, accessible place” for residents and wider visitors. Plans include a café overlooking Wakefield Cathedral and a combined space for children and families. Extra room will be created to showcase more museum objects that are currently in storage and rarely seen.
The council’s museums team plans to consult with the public on potential exhibitions to showcase the new building. Residents are also being invited to share their memories of BHS in Wakefield at a free event at the museum. The council’s museums and castles team want to hear from anyone who worked or shopped at the store. The event will take place at the museum from 2pm to 3.30pm on Saturday October 14.
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