Shibden Hall stepped back in time to Tudor England

By Abigail Kellett

Published 1st Jun 2026, 19:00 BST

Visitors to Shibden Hall were taken back in time over the weekend.

The venue went back to the end of the 16th Century where its Tudor resident shared stories about life in Tudor England.

Shibden Hall dates back to 1420 and offers visitors a fascinating journey through the lives of the people who lived and worked here.

For more information visit museums.calderdale.gov.uk

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Ethan Harvey from Lives of the Past, left, shows Idris Clark, seven, some Tudor objects.

1. Shibden Hall

Ethan Harvey from Lives of the Past, left, shows Idris Clark, seven, some Tudor objects. Photo: Jim Fitton

From the left, Mike Haywood, Alfie Haywood, three, and Olivia Ellison look at Tudor objects.

2. Shibden Hall

From the left, Mike Haywood, Alfie Haywood, three, and Olivia Ellison look at Tudor objects. Photo: Jim Fitton

Ethan Harvey from Lives of the Past, talks about Tudor objects.

3. Shibden Hall

Ethan Harvey from Lives of the Past, talks about Tudor objects. Photo: Jim Fitton

Ethan Harvey from Lives of the Past, talks about Tudor objects.

4. Shibden Hall

Ethan Harvey from Lives of the Past, talks about Tudor objects. Photo: Jim Fitton