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	Holmfirth - setting for BBC TV's Last of the Summer Wine
		Holmfirth is a Pennine village south of Huddersfield in the West Yorkshire district of Kirklees.
		Although not directly associated with the Brontes, the village of Holmfirth is surrounded by the wild gritstone moors which are so typical of the scenery in this region, and has been made famous as the home of Compo, Clegg and Foggy in the long running BBC TV series "The Last of the Summer Wine".
		To the south of Holmfirth lies Holme Moss and the northern edge of the Peak District national park.
	www.bronte-country.com /holmfirth.html (98 words)

	Holmfirth Information
		Holmfirth is a picturesque small, rural, town located in the Holme Valley in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, England.
		Holmfirth was the home of Bamforths cheeky sea-side postcards for many years.
		Holmfirth used to have its very own railway branch line off the Huddersfield to Sheffield line (commonly referred to as the "Penistone Line").
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Holmfirth (696 words)

	Holmfirth
		Although Holmfirth is an attractive and interesting village in it's own right, it would have been overlooked by most tourists, had it not become the location for the long running BBC series "Last of the Summer Wine" which has now been televised for over 30 years.
		Holmfirth has also had its share of tragedy, 80 lives were lost in 1852, when the Bilberry Reservoir burst its banks and flood water thundered down the valley destroying everything in its path.
		Holmfirth is on the doorstep of one of England's most scenically beautiful regions, the South Penines heritage area, with the Peak Park just a few miles away.
	www.dave-ford.co.uk /Holmfirth.htm (282 words)

	Holmfirth travel guide - Wikitravel
		Holmfirth is a small rural town in West Yorkshire, about 5 miles south of Huddersfield.
		As of December 2007, the "Holmfirth Connection" will be using a revised route network, with lines 309-311 replaced by a limited stop X10 service from Huddersfield, and the 313 rerouted for more direct services to and from Holmfirth.
		A few miles north of Holmfirth is the village of Holme where scattered cottages and farms look on to the dam which supplies water to the wider Huddersfield area.
	wikitravel.org /en/Holmfirth (814 words)

	BBC - Bradford and West Yorkshire - A Sense of Place -
		An event not to miss in Holmfirth is the Holmfirth Folk Festival which has been an annual event in May since 1978.
		The reservoir was built in the 1840s to supply water to the mills in the Holme Valley who needed a constant supply of water to turn heavy waterwheels which were the chief source of power in the mills.
		Despite the damage caused by the flood in 1852, in 1861 Holmfirth was a big and prosperous town, with a large number of mills and dye houses in the region.
	www.bbc.co.uk /bradford/sense_of_place/holmfirth1.shtml (1014 words)

	Holmfirth tourist and travel information \| Holmfirth accommodation, attractions and photos \| Yorkshire UK
		Holmfirth is an attractive town of steep, narrow alleys, cobbled lanes, weavers' cottages and handsome old mills.
		Holmfirth is 12 miles NE of Glossop, 5 miles south of Huddersfield and 7 miles west of Penistone.
		To dial a number in Holmfirth from outside the UK: dial the International Access Code of the country you are calling from - follow that by the Country Code for the country you are calling to (44 for the UK) - dial the local area code omitting the initial ‘0’ e.g.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /holmfirth.html (360 words)

	Leeds City Council - Holmfirth
		From the centre of Holmfirth narrow alleys or ‘ginnels’ climb steeply to weavers’ hamlets, their cottages recognisable by long rows of mullioned windows to let in the maximum light.
		Holmfirth is now a focus for visitors; for many people it is the long running (on screen for 25 Years) BBC TV series ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ that first makes them aware of Holmfirth.
		Holmfirth is also on the doorstep of one of the most scenic regions of England, the South Pennines, with the Peak District National Park just a few miles away.
	www.leeds.gov.uk /About_Leeds/Places_to_visit/Days_out/page.aspx?pageID=AA30359128B96F0A80256E20002F274E (279 words)

	Holmfirth Harriers home page
		Holmfirth Harriers caters for athletes of all ages, gender and ability.
		Holmfirth Harriers has enjoyed success at both county and national levels.
		Holmfirth Harriers club headquarters are at the Neiley Pavillion (a newly purpose built clubhouse with lottery grant assistance):
	www.holmfirthharriers.com (626 words)

	Youth Hostel Escapes - Holmfirth, West Yorkshire (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Today Holmfirth no longer relies on textiles but on tourists for the majority of its income, but as well as the obvious interest generated by the TV show and its related attractions, the town is worth exploring in its own right.
		There are plenty of places to eat and drink in Holmfirth, including the Penny Lane cafe which serves tasty snacks, and which also houses an art gallery.
		The nearest hostel to Holmfirth is YHA Langsett.
	www.hostel-escapes.com /features/days_out/holmfirth,_west_yorkshire (357 words)

	Holmfirth - Definition, explanation
		Holmfirth is a small Village in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, on the edge of the Peak District in Northern England.
		There are two notable things that have ever happened in Holmfirth.
		The overflow of Bilberry reservoir, and subsequent flooding of the Holme Valley, which caused many deaths in the early 20th Century.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/h/ho/holmfirth.php (151 words)

	Holmfirth
		Arthur Mee described Holmfirth as ‘a small grey town busy with wool’ in 1941.
		Such is the influence of television on life today that Holmfirth is invariably associated with the BBC bittersweet comedy Last of the Summer Wine.
		Holmfirth was also a major producer of picture postcards.
	www.yorkshireontheweb.com /holmfirth (406 words)

	Holmfirth Artweek 2006
		The first Holmfirth Art Exhibition was organised in 1967 by Isobel Shaw and Christabel Dangerfield.
		Their twin objectives were to provide an opportunity for local art students to show their work and to raise money for Cancer Relief – on that occassion a grand total of £120 was raised for the charity.
		Holmfirth based sculptor, and artWEEK exhibitor, Wayne Markwort organised an art auction at his Fringe venue at Rotcher House during artWEEK 2007 and raised £972 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
	www.lingua-uk.com /holmfirth (1402 words)

	LAND FOR SALE in Holmfirth (Site not responding. Last check: )
		We are a specialist land agent, offering land for sale in Holmfirth.
		Our land for sale comes in smaller acreage (under an acre) or larger acreage over 50 acres and can be bought for business, leisure activities or investment.
		Provide your details and we will email you the property particulars when You'll now be one of the very first to hear about the latest land for sale in Holmfirth near to existing development.
	www.landsaleuk-profit.co.uk /land-for-sale-Holmfirth.html (139 words)

	Holmfirth
		In Holmfirth, you can explore 'setted ginnels' and discover former weavers' cottages, art and craft galleries, including that of Ashley Jackson, as well as some familiar TV locations.
		Holmfirth is home to many restaurants, pubs, cafés, and tea rooms, all unique in their own way.
		Holmfirth is surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the South Pennines and the Peak District National Park, and is traversed by the Pennine Cycleway, making it an ideal area for walking, cycling, touring and exploring.
	www.kirklees.gov.uk /visitorportal/wheretogo/holmfirth.asp (251 words)

	Holmfirth Harriers Juniors Page
		Holmfirth were pleased to have 3 new team members out Gary Graham, Gary Wade and Robert Ellis.
		In recent years Holmfirth Harriers seem to have largely deserted the race, apart from the vets team and sometimes a women’s team.
		The Holmfirth vets M50 team had an excellent run with John Ewart coming 10 th on the first road leg and then Andy Hauser picking up two places to finish 8 th on the first fell leg.
	www.holmfirthharriers.com /vets.htm (4214 words)

	Holmfirth, Last of the Summer Wine - www.bootsandpaws.co.uk
		This page features photos from Holmfirth in West Yorkshire, Holmfirth is located to the south of Huddersfield, to see a map of the area click here.
		The other two photos are clues to the the towns woollen mill history, the river is the Ribble shortly before it's confluence with the River Holme which used to power the mills and the photo to the right shows three story weavers cottages.
		Holmfirth is probably best known as the place where the BBC series 'Last of the Summer Wine' has been filmed for over 30 years.
	www.bootsandpaws.co.uk /holmfirth.html (204 words)

	Holmfirth personals for Holmfirth singles. Holmfirth dating and Holmfirth matchmaking
		Whether you're from Holmfirth or not, there will be someone close to you, perhaps in more ways than one.
		The service is free and reaches large numbers of Holmfirth singles, so even if you are single and do not know what you are looking for, our comprehensive dating service means you can allow yourself to be found by other singles in Holmfirth in our personals.
		After all, Holmfirth is not a small place, and you may need to be introduced.
	www.topdating.com /personals/Holmfirth.html (354 words)

	BBC Inside Out - Film making in Holmfirth
		It may come as a surprise, but Holmfirth was once England’s answer to Hollywood.
		She says, "When it was washday and they were going to do a scene on the Holmfirth station they all had to go down and leave the washing."
		Nowadays, Holmfirth is a star of the small screen.
	www.bbc.co.uk /insideout/yorkslincs/series2/films_movies_history_early_bradford_holmfirth_bamforth_james_amateur.shtml (582 words)

	Les Caveaux Restaurant - Holmfirth (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Les Caveaux is situated in The Pennines, in the beautiful town of Holmfirth, West Yorkshire.
		Holmfirth is the main town in the Holme Valley which is ideally situated for all the major centres in the north of England
		Holmfirth is known to many people for its "Last of the Summer Wine" fame, the place where the BBC film the long running comedy series, which has been broadcast on the small screen for more than a quarter of a century!
	www.lescaveaux.co.uk /location.htm (322 words)

	Holmfirth Web - Home
		Nice to receive an email from the friendly team at Holmfirth Library about their Christmas Cracker evening, described as an evening of Christmas fun and frolics for all the family.
		Holmfirth Craft Market will be held on Saturday November 17th and then every Saturday and Sunday right up to Christmas.
		Holmfirth Farmers Market is held year round on the third Sunday in the month.
	www.area5.org.uk (942 words)

	Holmfirth : Abrexa.co.uk UK directory
		Holmfirth Choral Society - Describes the activities of a mixed voice choral society with details of meetings and rehearsals, and a diary of their concerts.
		Holmfirth Community Web - Welcome to Holmfirth and the Holme Valley which stretches for about eight miles from the high Pennines near Holme Moss along the River Holme towards Huddersfield in West Yorkshire.
		Holmfirth Musical Festival - A competition for solo instrumentalists and singers, small vocal ensembles and choirs.
	www.abrexa.co.uk /England/West_Yorkshire/Holmfirth (494 words)

	Holmfirth Art and Music
		The Holmfirth Musical Festival was founded in the 1940’s, the Holmfirth Choral Society in the 1930’s and the Holme Valley Brass Band Contest can trace it’s roots back to the 1920’s.
		Holmfirth Artweek, the largest public entry Art Exhibition in England, celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2006.
		In 2008 the Holmfirth Camera Club and Yorkshire Photographic Union will host the largest photographic exhibition of the year in Yorkshire at the North Light Gallery in nearby Armitage Bridge.
	www.holmfirthartandmusic.org.uk (257 words)

	Huddersfield One - The Holmfirth Flood of 1852
		These pages were originally published in 1910 by the Holmfirth Express and subsequently reissued as a limited edition in 1991 by Stanley F. Dickinson.
		We have also obtained copies of a map from around the time of the Holmfirth flood and sections of it are included on the relevent pages.
		To the older inhabitants of the district, this republication of the details of that calamity will prove somewhat interesting, but we anticipate that it will be more so to a younger generation, who have heard only disconnected incidents, from time to time, from the lips of their fathers or grandfathers.
	www.huddersfield1.co.uk /huddersfield/holmfirthflood (229 words)

	Holmfirth Festival 2008
		Holmfirth Festival of Folk takes place from May 9th - 11th 2008.
		This is the third Holmfirth Festival of Folk and once again most events are free but collections will be taken.
		The festival consists of music sessions, concerts, singarounds, folk clubs and workshops in almost all the pubs in Holmfirth plus a Saturday night concert in the Civic Hall.
	efestivals.co.uk /festivals/others2008/holmfirthfolk (203 words)

	Holmfirth Festival - how to find us
		Holmfirth is in the North of England, about half an hour from Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield.
		Just at the brow of the hill there is a left turn to Holmfirth and Carlecoates (although the word 'Holmfirth' has been painted out.
		As you come into Holmfirth, you pass (on the left) Police Station, Swimming pool, a right hand turn to Meltham / Marsden and then a few hundred yards further on, there is a fire-station
	www.holmfirthfestival.com /holmfirth_festival_location.asp (345 words)

	Holmfirth in general - Destinations National Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
		Holmfirth in general : The path to enlightenment is here
		Living extremely close to Holmfirth myself, I fail to see the attraction of three old men sliding down a field in a bath tub, but there ya go.
		I've haven't liked 'Last of the Summer Wine'; since I was able to form my own opinions and I have to admit that however harmless it may seem to naive outsiders, I despise it.
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /destinations-national/holmfirth-in-general-1 (250 words)

	Yorkshire Folk Arts: News: Holmfirth Festival
		A group of Holmfirth business people met last week with local folk music and dance enthusiasts, all of whom are experienced in organising and running events, and have confirmed that the show will go on.
		Landlady of The Nook, Sheila Sutton, daughter of former licensees David and Angela Roberts said, 'We were very concerned to learn from the newspaper that the festival wasn't going to happen in 2006 and that the organisers wanted to move it to a greenfield site for 2007.
		All pub gigs, folk clubs, sessions and workshops will be free, but please be prepared to put your hand in your pocket to add a contribution to the collection bucket towards the expenses of the artists who have generously offered their support and services for free.
	www.yorkshire-folk-arts.com /info/archive/holmfirth_06.html (866 words)

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