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The Brontë Birthplace, Thornton
Last week, I was lucky to get the opportunity to spend some time taking photos in the Brontë Birthplace, formerly known as Thornton Parsonage, before major renovation and restoration work begins. Patrick Brontë moved here in 1815 with his wife, Maria, and daughters Maria and Elizabeth, from their previous home at Clough House in Liversedge.…
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A 7.5 mile stroll around Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire
Starting from the ruins of the 12th century Cistercian abbey, this beautiful circular walk follows two rivers, the Ure and the Cover through a variety of landscapes. The White Bear in Masham, home for the weekend Honest Glenn with his trusty pound coin on a piece of elastic. Jervaulx Abbey, built in the 12th century…
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An aimless early morning wander around Thornton
Thornton was a small village when Patrick Brontë was parson here (1815-20) but it now sits right on the edge of the city of Bradford. The remains of the old church of St James, known locally as The Bell Chapel, where Patrick preached. The new St James, bathed in the warm glow of the rising…
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A short, muddy stroll along the River Aire at Bingley
Less than 2 miles long but there were some tricky bits that really slowed us down. It will be a great walk to do again in the summer. The 1951 Festival of Britain Bridge over the River Aire Built alongside an ancient ford in 1723, Beck Foot Bridge crosses Harden Beck just before it flows…
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A walk from Hebden Bridge to Stoodley Pike (Part 2)
From the edge of the moor, I retraced my steps back to Wood Top and found a signed path to Stoodley Pike. By this time the mist had cleared to reveal a glorious spring-like day. Looking across the valley to Mytholmroyd Winter livestock feed. High energy mangel wurzels (or possibly sugar beet). Hebden Bridge looks…
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A walk from Hebden Bridge to Stoodley Pike (Part 1) – Mist
An all-day wander around the hills above Hebden Bridge. This first part begins in a misty Hebden Bridge and takes me up through Crow Nest Wood to the hamlet of Wood Top and on to The Haven, where I witnessed a typically spectacular Calderdale cloud inversion in the valley. The Rochdale Canal. The classic view…
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A winter wander around Pecket Well
I was in two minds whether to go out when I looked out of the window. Despite the OK forecast, it was misty and raining. I’m glad I made the effort, though. Misty days are good for woodland photos and with the amount of rain we’ve had recently, I decided to head for Hardcastle crags,…
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A 5 mile circular walk from Oakworth to Goose Eye
Starting from Holden Park in the centre of Oakworth, there are plenty of points of interest and beautiful Pennine scenery on the way to the picturesque hamlet of Goose Eye just to the north of the village. Holden Park is the site of the long-demolished Oakworth House, home of Victorian businessman, inventor and politician, Sir…
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A New Year’s Eve walk from Oakworth to Haworth
Station Road, Oakworth A passing train at Oakworth Station Vale Mill, Oakworth Footpath through Murgatroyd Wood, alongside Bridgehouse Beck Ebor Mill, Haworth Main Street, Haworth Still a few Christmas items for sale A pretty unique Christmas display The Cabinet of Curiosities, formerly the Apothecary. Probably the best-known shop in Haworth. The recently refurbished Old Post…
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A frosty December dawn over Oxenhope and Leeming
I’d originally planned to photograph the sunrise in Haworth but having had a wander round in the dark there, I had a feeling I needed to be somewhere with a better view of the sky, so I headed over to one of my favourite spots on the dam of Leeming Reservoir near Oxenhope. What I…