West Yorkshire (including Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield) is in the Yorkshire and The Humber of England. It has a population of around 2,220,000 and covers approximately 200,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire.
The county of West Yorkshire was formed in 1974 and is made up of the five metropolitan boroughs of Calderdale, Kirklees and the cities of Bradford, Leeds and Wakefield. Located in Halifax in the borough of Calderdale, Bankfield Museum is within a listed Victorian Mansion, which has an impressive entrance hall, marble fireplaces, painted ceilings and walls decorated with classical designs. The museum collection includes textiles, costumes and the Duke of Wellingtons Regiment Museum. There are also a range of temporary exhibitions and events held at the museum. The Elizabethan manor house Oakwell Hall is in Birstall, within the borough of Kirklees. Visitors can appreciate the restoration of the interior decorations and furnishings of rooms inside the house and enjoy walking through the surrounding parkland and gardens. Performing arts venues in West Yorkshire include the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford, the Theatre Royal Wakefield, the City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds, the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds and Square Chapel Centre For The Arts in Halifax.
Many tourists are drawn to Bronte Country, that includes part of the city of Bradford, as Charlotte Bronte and Anne Bronte were born in the village of Thornton, which is within the borough. The city also hosts a number of cultural events each year, including the Bradford Film Festival and in 2009 the city of Bradford became the first UNESCO City of Film in the world. Leeds Art Gallery has a nationally important collection of British art from the 20th century, including paintings by Francis Bacon and sculptures by Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore. Other exhibits on display include work by French sculptor Auguste Rodin, as well as contemporary pieces by well known artists such as Bridget Riley and Antony Gormley and the work of new emerging artists who are not yet established. Opened in 2011, The Hepworth Wakefield is an art gallery named after the sculptor Barbara Hepworth, who was born in Wakefield. In addition to a number of works by Barbara Hepworth, there are pieces on display by many other artists, including Ben Nicholson, David Hockney and Henry Moore, as well as exhibits on loan from the national collections. Other attractions in West Yorkshire include Temple Newsam House in Leeds, Wakefield Cathedral, the remains of Pontefract Castle, Shibden Hall in Halifax, East Riddlesden Hall in Keighley and the National Media Museum in Bradford.
The Old School Rooms, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire
Saturday, 3 April 2021 (3 day event)
Farsley, West Yorkshire
Hi, welcome to Spookshow Illustrations. I am an illustrator based in Farsley, Leeds. My interests and art range from horror to Harry ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Handmade leather bags, accessories, jewellery, hat, headband and clothes for women. Designed in Britain. AndReal was founded by Andrea ...
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
The manufacture of wooden toys with and without wheels for a range of childrens age groups. The toys are all brightly coloured and/or ...
Castleford, West Yorkshire
Here at White Rose Designs we provide a wealth of individually personalised gifts from wedding coat hangers to mugs and personalised photo ...
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
I’m Bea, the designer and creator behind Bea and Wild Designs and also a teacher of Art, Design and Technology. Having always been passionate ...
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Sacred Moon Candles and Gifts Handmade with a little Magick, Love and Lunar Energies Please do get in contact with me if you have any questions ...
Keighley, West Yorkshire
My business name is Aurora and I work from home in my studio. I design and create unique jewellery and other products made from high quality ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
I create unique pieces of jewellery with semi precious gemstone cabochons and linhasita macrame cord. All the pieces I make are long lasting ...
Pudsey, West Yorkshire
I have recently started a wreath making business, initially for the Christmas period, however I have found that these can be utilised around ...
Castleford, West Yorkshire
I started my business the crafty bag co along with my daughter, i am a young 60 year old and I have been making my own clothes and accessories ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Here at Springfield scents we make beautiful handcrafted, hand painted aromatherapy wax melts. All our wax melts are totally natural, we ...
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
With a little time on my hands to relax I like to keep busy. Harriet Enterprises was initially set up to support my daughter through University ...
Bingley, West Yorkshire
KaStaCraftUk its a creative family team. Ka - Kate, S - Stan and Ta -Tania. The basis of our sales are Gemstone Jewellery: necklaces, ...
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
I make mainly from scratch 925 silver jewellery, gold plated 925 silver, I also use bought main settings for some pendants, rings and some ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Button Art, using buttons and beads , using hot glue to keep in place. I love making Bees, Rainbows, Giraffes, Hedgehogs, Trees, Initial ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Giving wood new life is what I love to do. I create miniature woodland gardens, unique and unusual rustic lamps, and quirky log coasters. ...
Upton, West Yorkshire
We are based in West Yorkshire and work from home in our workshop. We have over 30 years experience working with glass to produce stained ...
Ilkley, West Yorkshire
At Wharfedale Soaps we produce cold process handmade soap using all natural ingredients. The soap base consists of organic unrefined cocoa ...
Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
With 5 years experience in fine art and a love for painting I hope to have my work hung up in others homes. As I have had little experience ...
Stanley Ferry, West Yorkshire
Handmade unique fabric foldable shopping bags and tote bags, made exclusively from clothing and fabrics either donated or sourced from ...
Criddling Stubbs, West Yorkshire
I decorate champagne flutes with roses and flowers which look great for wedding and anniversary gifts, I do book folding art and put flowers ...
Normanton, West Yorkshire
I design and make greetings cards for all occasions and also personalised cards to order. I also make personalised wedding stationary and ...
Colton, West Yorkshire
Hi I’m Sally and I’m a textile addict. I create needle felted objects, some of which have armatures and are pose-able. I also make 2D ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Sublimation printed aluminium jewellery. I print my photographs or illustrations onto aluminium and make into drop earrings, studs, necklaces, ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
I have many years experience in needlecraft, I started sewing at the age of nine on Mums old Singer treadle machine and have been sewing ...
Keighley, West Yorkshire
Hi I make jewellery and rose bouquets I recycle old jewellery and make it into something new I also make new jewellery using real gems ...
Bradford, West Yorkshire
I make knitted Gnomies and Puppies in colours requested by a client. I can create them in your favourite sports teams colours. I make ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Lovingly handmade, funky, polymer clay, statement jewelery. All my jewelry is lovingly made by hand using polymer clay. I currently make ...
Featherstone, West Yorkshire
Hi . My name is graham cardwell and I am a new artist but have been painting on and off for many years . I like to paint animals especially ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Nordic zen is a handcrafted natural candle store. Our products range from natural and vegan, soy and coconut wax candles, tealights, candle ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
It started with making my own soap bars for my children who both have eczema, I wanted to make something natural free from nasty chemicals ...
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Hi from serenity bath bombs and bubbles, here I sell handmade, unique, one offs and Limited edition bath bombs, soaps and shower jellys ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
My passion is the sea glass. I love to walk on the beach and look out for stones, shiny pieces of glass. I make them later pendants, earrings, ...
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
I started selling my knitting at college, making aran jumpers and cardigans for other students/tutors. I had a break and have now returned ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Bespoke florist, providing beautiful flowers for all events and occasions, as well as hand-tied bouquets, subscription flowers and personalised ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
I work as an occasional artist, taking part in schemes such as Inktober 2017 to raise money for Children in Need (justgiving/fundrais ...
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
My name is Debbie and I have been drawing and painting all my life. My life changed enormously last year when my mum and then my husband ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Just thought Id introduce myself. I have just joined UkCrafts and this is my first post. I have been sewing all my life, when I was in ...
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Ive just has the worst craft stall experience this last Fri/Sat. On Friday, I turned up expecting 11 other stall holders to be there, only ...
Keighley, West Yorkshire
I make bouquets made from silk and satin and cotton fabric and jewellery from real gems, the bouquets I make can be used for weddings I ...
Keighley, West Yorkshire
Hi this is me I am a mum off 5 Ive been married twice now Ive been trying to build my business up over the last few years I made my sons ...
Burley in wharfedale, West Yorkshire
“ 5 Reasons Why Accessorising Your Home Is Important “ Have you ever taken a step back to imagine what your home would look like without ...
(Born 1937 in Bradford in West Yorkshire), Painting, Photography
Voted the most influential British artist of the 20th century.
(Born 1898 in Castleford in West Yorkshire), Art, Sculpture
Henry Moore, British sculptor and artist, is known for monumental bronze sculptures, which are now displayed around the world as public works of art. If you visit Scotney Castle (Designed by Anthony Salvin) in Kent, you can see one of his works in the gardens.
(Born 1836 in Leeds in West Yorkshire), Painting
John Atkinson Grimshaw, British artist, was born on this day in the year 1836. He painted landscapes and city scenes.
(Born 1820 in Thornton in West Yorkshire), Fiction, Poetry
An English Poetess and writer of fiction. Anna was perhaps most famous for her second and final novel, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.
(Born 1817 in Bradford in West Yorkshire), Painting, Poetry
Patrick Branwell Bronte, painter and poet, was the brother of writers Emily, Anne, and Charlotte Bronte.
(Born 1718 in Otley in West Yorkshire), Furniture, Marquetry, Upholstery
A famous British cabinet maker.
(Born 1693 in Foulby in West Yorkshire), Automata, Clockmaking
As a clockmaker, Harrison invented the Marine chronometer, which kept time at sea. This meant that for the first time the crew could calculate their latitude.