To help those who wish to follow in the historical Halifax diarist’s footsteps, Visit Calderdale has a list of the places you should go to experience life like Anne Lister. For more information on the sites visit www.visitcalderdale.com.
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Gentleman Jack. Picture: Lookout Point/HBO,Jay Brooks Photo: Lookout Point/HBO,Jay Brooks
. Shibden Hall
Shibden Hall is a must visit location for Anne Lister fans as its where she lived on and off from 1815 to her death in 1840. You can view some of Annes possessions as well as see inside the historic hall.
. Shibden Park
Anne Lister was the one to create Shibden Park in the grounds of the estate in the late 1830s. She put in the ornamental lake as well as construct a cascade through a wilderness. The park is a great place to spend the day.
5. Stump Cross Inn
The Stump Cross Inn is located at Stump Cross in Shibden Valley, close to Annes home Shibden Hall and part of her Estate. Anne bought the Masons who completed her gatehouse a drink here in Summer 1837.
6. The Piece Hall
Anne Lister visited The Piece Hall in Halifax a few times that were recorded in her famous diaries. She wrote that she saw hot air balloon ascents at the Grade I-listed Georgian cloth hall in 1824 and 1837.
7. Calder and Hebble Navigation
Anne Lister was one of the chief investors the Calder and Hebble Navigation. Running for 21 miles from Sowerby Bridge to Wakefield, there are plenty of places to go for a walk on a sunny day.
8. Northgate House
Northgate House was part of the Lister family estate with a hall built in 1835 and and the foundation stone was laid by Anne Lister and Ann Walker. The building was demolished in 1961 and is now the site of Broad Street Plaza.