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Heptonstall Museum marks a year since volunteer reopening bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Kennedy and Boyd are publishing Ethel Carnie Holdsworth's lost novel, Equality Island. I was asked to write the introduction, which was nice.

It’s a year today since we officially reopened. It’s been challenging and rewarding and there’s so much more to come - celebrations on 30/31 May - news 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

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Calderdale poetry - a 'top tip' from Creative Tourist: Tue 4 June - Julia Deakin, Rachel Mann, John McAuliffe & Chris Preddle. Tue 2 July, launch of ‘No Net Ensnares Me’ - Nick Allen, Liz Almond, Anthony Costello, Molly Prosser, Natalie Rees & Clare Shaw.
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Come visit us - not just history - it’s an immersive experience! Dressing up for grown ups and kids plus Gallows Pole Galore on our doorstep #CraggValeCoiners #InternationalMuseumDay

Last call for tomorrow’s talk

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Don’t forget to save a space if you’d like to join us for David Glover’s latest insights into the #CraggValeCoiners - on Thursday 25th

We’re very much looking forward to David Glover’s talk for our April History @ Heptonstall talk on our favourite topic Those Cragg Vale Coiners - tickets just a fiver via our website

📆25 April 2024 7pm
📍Heptonstall Museum

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We wrote the intro to the latest reprint of Ethel Carnie Holdsworths stories! kennedyandboyd.co.uk/ECHcatalogue.h… <— more here!!

It’s Easter weekend and in Heptonstall, amidst all the other shenanigans such as #PaceEggPlay happening, do pop by our museum for a visit or a browse of our book sale.

Our latest news, including links for this Thursday’s fascinating talk about Calder Valley’s “sermons in stone”. Click to read more and book
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Got a passion for local heritage and a head for heights?

We are looking for people to get involved in a unique volunteering opportunity - to be part of the team at what’s said to be the world’s tallest folly.

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Our latest newsletter - diverse range of events coming up. Sign up, share, support - we’ll only keep going if you do!

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SUCH EXCITING NEWS! Approval has been given for Ann Walker’s ledger stone! 
For anyone who would like to honor this courageous woman, please go to gofund.me/ed11d27e
#AnnWalker #BringBackGentlemanJack #ALBW2024 #AnneListerSoc

Hello book fiends. I've got a signed paperback of CUDDY (published last week) here that's seeking a home.

Simply re-tweet this to be in with a chance of winning it.

Our monthly History @ Heptonstall continues with Mike Edward’s fascinating talk on war memorials and their purpose. Last Thursday of the month.

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Due to amber weather warnings, we have closed the museum today (Thursday) for the safety of volunteers and visitors. Here’s a photo of us on another snowy day that didn’t affect traffic chaos!

Ding dong !!! Chartist themed walking event - I know some of you won’t be able to resist!!!

Must have been past this place hundreds of times, each time it takes my breath away. If you do happen to visit be respectful & #LeaveNoTrace

The latest episode of the Ted Hughes Society podcast is now available on Spotify, Apple podcasts and Amazon Music.

The episode features readings by four poets and members of the Society who continue to be influenced by the work of Hughes.