Friday 22nd September 2023 marks 183 years since the death of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall, Halifax, Yorkshire.

To commemorate the 183^rd anniversary of the death of Anne Lister a programme of events have been put together, and we have created a quick guide so you don’t miss out on the fantastic tours, walks, memorial services, flower laying, and much more! Including, Emma Donoghue, an internationally acclaimed and best selling author has chosen to launch her international book tour, right here in Halifax!

Thursday 21st September

• Themed Tour Of Halifax Minster – Halifax Minster

Friday 22nd September

• Shibden Hall, 600 hundred years of history and more: Presented by David Glover – Square Chapel
• Shadows of Shibden, Photography and Creative Writing Workshop– Shibden Hall
• Tea at the Minster – Halifax Minster
• Memorial Service – Halifax Minster

Saturday 23rd September

• Jill Liddington Talk ‘Anne Lister: Arch-Traditionalist Or The First Modern Lesbian – Dean Clough
• Flower Laying At The Sculpture Of Anne Lister – Piece Hall
• Up N Over, Walk N Talk’, Shibden Walk and Picnic – Shibden Park
• Young Anne Lister in Halifax  – A Calderdale Heritage Walk  –  Range Bank, Halifax

Sunday 24th September

• Lightcliffe Tower Opening – Lightcliffe Tower
• Halifax Minster Churchyard Stories, inc Lister and others – Halifax Minster
• ‘Mock Marriages and Effigy-Burning’ Walk – A Calderdale Heritage Walk – Halifax
• After Anne Lister’s Death: Presented by David Glover  – Square Chapel Arts Centre

Saturday 30th September