Heritage Open Day a great success at All Hallows'

The Heritage Open Day at All Hallows' was a great success. Dozens of visitors of all ages braved the atrocious weather to explore the church and inspect aspects of village history on display in the hall.

You may know the beautiful apartments in Dark Lane overlooking Farnley Line. But did you know they were, for many years, a Children's Home? The ship on this picture was built by someone who lived there as a child.

Wonderful pottery models of houses in the area, all easily recognised, were on sale. And maps galore showed the importance of Almondbury long before that upstart Huddersfield was a large commercial centre.

Tea, Coffee and luscious cakes were available to provide fuel for the journey home in the continuous rain. Proceeds from the day will be shared between the town's two hospices. So thanks to everyone who made the day a success. 

One visitor, Penny Clarkson, wrote: 'My sister and I enjoyed looking around our childhood church again, and the scones and cakes were delicious. Would love to see some of the old handbells and photos of the children who played them in the 60s and 70s."

Another, Kev Larcombe, wrote: 'It was a brilliant morning we all enjoyed it so much, thank you.'

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