Calderdale Heritage Walks Tour
Suffragettes and Slaves – Saturday 22nd July 2024, 11.30am
A four hour walk from Skircoat Green across Savile Park, visiting the homes of Halifax’s own nest of suffragettes. Our route goes along Queens Road and down Pellon Lane to the Mechanics’ Institute where in 1911, Emmeline Pankhurst urged women to boycott the census.
Please bring a packed lunch and drink. We return to Skircoat Green by bus about 3.30pm.
Meet Jill Liddington and David Glover at 11.30am by the Standard of Freedom, New Lane. HX3 0TE.
This walk is £6 per head.
Pre-booking is essential and it will not be possible to just turn up on the day!
Details and directions are sent out with the tickets.