A new book relates Haworth’s history from prehistoric times to its modern-day tourist fame.
A History of Haworth: from Earliest Times has been written by local historian Michael Baumber.
He focuses on both Haworth and the hamlets of Near and Far Oxenhope and Stanbury.
The £20 hardback has 352 pages and more than 150 illustrations including rare old photographs.
It is released today by Carnegie Publishing Ltd, of Lancaster.
A Carnegie spokesman said the “highly readable” book showed that Haworth’s history stretched back millennia.
He said the village was about more than just the Brontë family.
He said: “The book offers intriguing new insights into the village, its famous literary residents and its less well-known older past.
“There has never been a more comprehensive history of Haworth and this excellent book is certain to be a classic for many years to come.”
The book is available from 0845 370 0067 or customerservices@booksource.net.
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