Archive for the ‘Yorkshire’ Category

The Humber Bridge

Sunday, May 13th, 2007

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Just crossing this amazing toll bridge is a breathtaking experience. Not to be missed.

The Humber Bridge
Hessle
East Yorkshire
HU13 OJG
England

Telephone: +44 (0)1482 647161

Piece Hall Art Gallery

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

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Temporary exhibitions each year, including art, craft, photography and design.Craft also for sale.

Piece Hall Art Gallery
Piece Hall
Halifax
HX1 1RE
England

Telephone: 01422 368725.

Sheffield University Turner Museum of Glass

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

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Professor W.E.S Turner’s research and travel resulted in him collecting unique pieces from all the significant glass manufacturers early in the 20th century. Since then gifts to the collection have been added. View their website for opening hours and more information.

The Turner Museum of Glass
c/o The Department of Engineering Materials
The University of Sheffield
Sir Robert Hadfield Building
Mappin Street
Sheffield
S1 3JD

Shibden Hall and Park

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

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Built in 1420, Shibden Hall has oak panelled interiors and room settings worthy of this Historic Home. The Park includes a boating lake and cafe.

Shibden Hall
Lister’s Road
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX3 6XG
Tel: +44 (0)1422 352 246

Tolson Museum

Thursday, April 12th, 2007

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Local history, archaeology and transport, cloth making in the Pennines. Lots to see, including changing exhibitions.

Tolson Museum
Ravensknowle
Wakefield Rd
Huddersfield
HD5 8DJ
West Yorkshire
England