Wakefield to Halifax Turnpike

 I've now  walked Blind Jack Metcalf's  original turnpike road route  from Wakefield to Halifax, built in 1756. Some bits disappeared under the M62 near the Elland bypass, but I located the old route to Elland bridge down the hillside into an industrial estate. Saturday's walk took me up over Beacon Hill avoiding the main road at Salter Hebble, passing Ann Lister's coal mine at Shibden Hall.

 

Cross Keys Inn

 Cross Keys Inn, Siddal, with thanks to the landlord Hugh for recommending the  old field path route over Beacon Hill to Sibden Hall

 

Old Earth, Low Edge

A lovely copperplate datestone from a house on Low edge, Elland....and a more ornate one from the wonderfully named Old Earth Farmhouse

 

Mission Street

Exploring old  streets round Brighouse and Elland. Past industries and the saving of souls, plus an old boundary stone

 

Bentley and Shaw's Brewery

Datestone from the original Bentley & Shaw Brewery at Lockwood

 

Golcar Lily Day - Follow the Arrows

Chatting with a Fletcher and spinner from the Clarence Household Re-enactors (1400s)

 

Golcar Lily Day- Lancaster Bomber Man

When selecting a spot to stand to await arrival of Lancaster Bomber at events, always stand next to the expert. Plus, some handy medieval first aid kit tips (courtesy of Catherine, Re-enactor with Historia Normanis)