About
Did you know that the legendary and pioneering video game Worms was created right here in Wakefield? It’s now celebrating its 30th anniversary!
Join the team at Wakefield Museum for a guest talk from Ashley Day. Ashley is the Wakefield-born Head of Developer Relations at videogame developer and publisher Team17. He is also a writer specialising in the history of videogames.
Ashley first played Worms on a friend’s Amiga 500 in 1995. Thirty years later, he is lucky enough to be working on the series today!
In this talk, Ashley will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Worms. Find out how Worms was created by a schoolboy on his Amiga. Hear how Team17 repeatedly defied convention by doing what the industry told them was “impossible”. Discover the surprising ways in which this small company from Wakefield helped some of the biggest players in gaming get their start.
Team17 is also celebrating its 35th anniversary. Listen to Ashley delving into the company’s storied history. Find out about the people that made it all possible. Discover Team17’s ties to the local area.
This talk will take place in Wakefield Library (upper ground floor of Wakefield One). You can ask the friendly staff inside the Museum if you need help finding it.
Free, booking required. Book Guest Talk: 30 years of Worms
Venue opening hours
Monday : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday : 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday : 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday : 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday : Closed
Access facilities
- Accessible Car Parking
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Guide Dogs Welcome
- Step Free Access
- Wheelchair Accessible
Venue Details
Find us at
Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2UP
Phone
01924302104
museums@wakefield.gov.uk