Gentleman Jack creator Sally Wainwright pays tribute to Anne Lister at Halifax's Piece Hall

Flowers have been laid - including by Sally Wainwright - at The Piece Hall today to mark Anne Lister's 231st birthday.
By sarah fitton
Published 3rd Apr 2022, 18:02 GMT
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The creator of the hugely popular TV drama Gentleman Jack was among those paying tribute to the Halifax heroine this morning.

Piece Hall Trust Chief Executive Officer Nicky Chance-Thompson and High Sheriff of West Yorkshire Clive Lloyd joined her there, along with dozens of Anne Lister fans.

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Gentleman Jack stars Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle also sent bouquets and messages to The Piece Hall, where an Anne Lister statue was unveiled last year.

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Flowers were laid at The Piece Hall where there is a statue of Anne ListerFlowers were laid at The Piece Hall where there is a statue of Anne Lister
Flowers were laid at The Piece Hall where there is a statue of Anne Lister

Today marks Anne Lister's 231st birthday and hundreds of people are flocking to Calderdale for a week of events to celebrate the Halifax icon.

Sally gave a speech about the heroine and a campaign to establish exactly where at Halifax Minster her grave is.

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