Haworth
Haworth
The village of Haworth near Keighley in West Yorkshire is best-known for its association with the Bronte sisters. Patrick Brontë, father of Charlotte, Emily and Anne, was appointed perpetual curate of Haworth in 1820 and it was here that the sisters wrote their famous novels.
The village has many literary associations - it was the setting for much of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s bestselling novel A Woman of Substance and is also said to have inspired JRR Tolkien when he wrote The Hobbit. These days, it’s a popular destination for tourists from all over the world who come to see the atmospheric cobbled streets and visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum
If you’re looking for a place to stay in Haworth, there are plenty of traditional Yorkshire pubs and bed & breakfast places to choose from. The Old White Lion Hotel is a popular choice, and was once frequented by the Bronte sisters themselves.
Whether you’re a literary fan or not, Haworth makes an enjoyable day trip from Leeds or Bradford. With its atmospheric streets and pretty stone cottages, it’s easy to see why this Yorkshire village has inspired so many writers over the years.
Created: 6 August 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Haworth
Local History around Haworth
There are some historic monuments around including:
Five carved rocks near the edge of Rivock outcropLate prehistoric enclosed settlement known as Castle Stead RingCup marked rock 1m from wall on unforested plateau at RivockLate prehistoric enclosed settlement 500m north west of Goose Clough on Ovenden MoorCairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden MoorLate prehistoric enclosed settlement known as Catstones Ring on Catstones HillCup marked rock 14m from the wall on the unforested plateau at RivockCup marked rock just within afforested area north east of wall on RivockCup marked rock 19m above forestry track in Rivock conifer plantationCup marked rock on north side of barn, 100m north west of the Grey Stones FarmCup marked rock in forestry furrow on RivockCup and ring-marked rock north east of a wall junction on the southern flank of RivockOre hearth smeltmill and wood drying kiln in Lumb Clough Wood, 350m south east of Bank FootLow rock with one cup on unforested plateau at RivockLarge cup and ring marked rock in forestry furrows on RivockCup and groove-marked rock on Rivock, west of a deep channelSplit and hewn cup-marked rock north of a wall junction on RivockCup and ring marked rock 42m east of Rivock Edge triangulation pillarRing cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden MoorCup marked rock 47m south east of Rivock Edge triangulation pillarTwo cup and ring marked rocks in conifer plantation on RivockSix carved rocks in field west of Riddlesden Golf CourseRock with at least six cups 170m north west of Grey Stones FarmCairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden MoorCup marked rock near wall below Rivock Edge.
