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Haworth 40′s Weekend

May 3, 2012 / / No comments

The annual 40′s weekend takes place in Haworth on May 19th / 20th.

The weekend features a fly past by the Battle of Britain memorial flight. Whilst this fly past is dependant upon the weather, it is scheduled for the planes to be over Haworth on Saturday 19th at 2pm.

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

Last years 40′s weekend featured:

  • Numerous military vehicles
  • A fly past by a spitfire
  • Bradford Marching Band
  • “Winston Churchill” addressing the crowds

There will, no doubt, be lots of uniforms, militaria and suchlike on show over the weekend along with opportunities to buy 40′s related items.

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Haworth and the Brontes

April 29, 2012 / / No comments

On 9th May Ann Dinsdale will be talking about Haworth and the Brontes.

Following on from Helen Broadhead’s talk about Keighley at the time of the Bronte’s, this months talk looks at the role that the Bronte’s had in Haworth and of Haworth at the time.

As usual entry to the speaker meeting is via the Albert Street entrance to the Library. The door will be open from 7pm to allow early entry.

Entry is £1 for members and £2 for non-members.

Drinks and light refreshments are available.

A selection of books relating to Local History are available for sale through the society at our speaker meetings. Please ask any member of the Committee for further details.

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