Red House
Oxford Rd, Gomersal, BD19 4JP, Tel: 01274 335100
Description:
The 1830s home of a Yorkshire clothier & merchant, whose house & family was frequently visited by Charlotte Bronte
& was featured in her novel 'Shirley'
Location:
On A651
Opening Times:
Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 12-5
Disabled Access:
Yes. Braille & tape guide available
Admission Prices:
Free
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Reed Organ & Harmonium
Museum
Victoria Hall, Victoria Rd, Saltaire, Shipley, BD18 3LQ Tel:
01274 585601
Description:
Europe's first reed organ museum featuring 70 models, plus
harmoniums. Players may get the chance to try some of the instruments
Location:
Shipley (just N of Bradford)
Opening Times:
Sun-Thu 11-4
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Unconfirmed
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Royal Armouries Museum
Leeds, LS10 1LT Tel: 0113 220 1999
Description:
This museum brings to life the history & development
of arms & armour, by the use of displays, touch screen computers, and live demonstrations
Location:
Off A61 from Leeds centre (follow brown tourist signs)
Opening Times:
Daily. Summer 10-6, winter 10-5
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Unconfirmed
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Shibden Hall
Lister's Rd, Halifax HX3 6XG Tel: 01422 352246
Description:
15c house, with rooms decorated to illustrate different
periods through its history. A collection of horse drawn vehicles is
housed in the vast 17c barn. Also in the barn there are workshops
where craftsmen (such as blacksmiths & saddlers) demonstrate
their historic skills (ring for dates & times of these events)
Location:
Halifax (J24 off M62)
Opening Times:
Mar-Nov, Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5; Feb, Sun 2-5
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Unconfirmed
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Smith Art Gallery
Halifax Rd, Brighouse HD6 2EP Tel: 01484 719222
Description:
Est 1907, with a fine collection of Victorian Art, much of
which still remains alongside displays of contemporary art. Ring for
details of contemporary exhibitions & shows.
Location:
Brighouse (N of Huddersfield on A641, or S of Bradford on
A641, or J24/25 off M62)
Opening Times:
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 10-12.30 & 1-6, Sat 10-12.30
& 1-4
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Free
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