A Look At Luddenden

Calderdale Heritage Walks has sent us more accurate information about the Brontë-related walks organized this year:

Sunday 29 July
A LOOK AT LUDDENDEN
A new walk round this charming village looking at its history, old buildings, the Brontë involvement, textiles, and much more.
Meet Liz Watkins at 2.15 p.m. by the Church gates, opposite the Lord Nelson. Limited parking in the village. Arrive in good time; park with consideration.

But there's more:

As you've noted, our new Luddenden walk will include aspects linked to Branwell Bronte's time with the railway company near there. Our other Bronte link this year is at the Kirklees Estate which is believed to have been the model for 'Nunwood' in 'Shirley'. However, the Hall there is no longer part of the Estate and is now split into separate housing units. We have no access to that area. Nonetheless, the Estate there still has its Bronte connections and Hartshead Church where Rev. Bronte was Vicar is under a mile away.

Bank Holiday Monday 28 May

OUTLAWS & NUNS
Visit the private Kirklees Estate by arrangement with Lady Armytage. See the Nunnery site, late medieval Home Farm, and Robin Hood's Grave. The Guides are Margaret & David Nortcliffe.
There are special arrangements for these walks which must be pre-booked and cost £ 4 per head. There will be several walks on site during the day. Repeated 30 Sept.
Book them at Hebden Bridge Visitor & Canal Centre, Butler's Wharf, New Road, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8AF in person; by phone on 01422 843831 with a credit card (booking fee applies); or by post with full payment (cheques to 'Calderdale MBC'). We regret it will not be possible to join these particular walks on the day.
The walk is about 1¼ miles, partly on woodland paths and strong shoes are advised. Detailed arrangements regarding times and directions are sent with tickets. There are no buses to Kirklees Estate on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

Many thanks to David Nortcliffe, Organising Secretary of Calderdale Heritage Walks for the information. In the picture the Lord Nelson Inn in Luddenden (Picture Source: The Hebden Bridge Histoy)

Categories: Brontëana