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Hebden Bridge a Weekend or 500 Years

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Hortoris

Happy 507th Birthday to Hebden Bridge. The packhorse bridge over Hebden Water  originated in 1510 and if you needed an excuse to visit this quirkly town in Calderdale the year long birthday celebrations may be what you were waiting for. … Continue reading →

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Saltaire Village Yorkshire

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Hortoris

David Hockney galleries, a Round Church, a Reed Organ museum and a model village are just some of the highlights to savor on a trip to Saltaire. The village was founded in 1853 by Sir Titus Salt for the workers … Continue reading →

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