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.
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Handcrafted wood products by Peter McDonnell. Hi I am self employed and make individual ...
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
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Blackshaw Head, West Yorkshire
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Keighley, West Yorkshire
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Bingley, West Yorkshire
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Wakefield, West Yorkshire
I use mixed media such a wooden cut out or scrap wood to make handmade craft/Easter decorations ...
Upton, West Yorkshire
We are based in West Yorkshire and work from home in our workshop. We have over 30 years ...
Bradford, West Yorkshire
I make knitted Gnomies and Puppies in many different colours, I can create them in your ...
Otley, West Yorkshire
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Leeds, West Yorkshire
Sublimation printed aluminium jewellery. I print my photographs or illustrations onto ...
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
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Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
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Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
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Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
I am Kasia. I started my own handmade business 2 years ago. Ive loved sewing since ...
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
I am an artist who creates drawings and paintings from photographs sent to me. Each one ...
Keighley, West Yorkshire
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Burley in wharfedale, West Yorkshire
Crafty Mouse supplies beautiful items to help make a house a home. Whether it is for ...
Meltham, West Yorkshire
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Wakefield, West Yorkshire
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Leeds, West Yorkshire
Hello, My names Jason creator and owner of JY Candles. JY Candles started lockdown ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Welcome to HuPa Linocut, Im Matt Hooper and I create art and handmade linocut prints ...
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
My hobby is woodturnig which I have done for many years . I have turned many items lidded ...
Halifax, West Yorkshire
Two keen and experienced crafting sewistas with a love of fabric, creating individual ...
Todmorden, West Yorkshire
Harriets work has a folksy, contemporary, painterly feel. She is inspired by the Pennine ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Im Emily, a 23 year old artist and recent Art and Design graduate from the University ...
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Handmade gemstone jewellery including necklaces, bracelets, earrings and bag/purse charms. ...
Wetherby, West Yorkshire
I make a variety of crafts and cards and also supply gorgeous jewellery and accessories ...
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
I create beautiful hand painted and decoupage gifts for your home or for special occasions ...
Morley, West Yorkshire
Nunc Rosaries and Gifts brings you handcrafted rosaries of the finest materials. Each ...
Knottingley, West Yorkshire
We are an established vat registered business of over 4 years. We sell our Handmade products ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Heptonstall, West Yorkshire
Paper quilling is a very traditional craft that is having a whole new lease of life! ...
Cornhome, West Yorkshire
Throughout the many roles I undertook over the past 25 years, overseas development, ...
Castleford, West Yorkshire
My dolls are very personal. My purpose in using this form of art is to show the beauty ...
Ilkley, West Yorkshire
Tilly’s Candles are vegan, handmade using eco-friendly 100 percent soy wax and do not ...
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
I am originally from Norway and have always been very active with sowing, knitting and ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
I have a large range of very individual, handcrafted wooden Christmas trees for sale. ...
Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
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Wakefield, West Yorkshire
My name is Debbie and I have been drawing and painting all my life. My life changed enormously ...
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
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Burley in wharfedale, West Yorkshire
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(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.