27 July 2017 – Trip to Holmfirth

We made our way to Victoria Train Station only to find there was a replacement bus service between Manchester and Stalybridge. We took the tram to Piccadilly so we could travel directly and in the meantime as a consolation the meat-eaters had a Gregg’s sausage roll (other sausage rolls are available).

Holmfirth is reached by taking a short bus ride from Huddersfield and became well known as the filming location of the BBC’s situation comedy Last of the Summer Wine.

       

Some of the party went on a 45 minute sightseeing tour, while the rest of us had fish and chips and relaxed in the village.

On the way back, in Huddersfield, we spotted an old fashioned sweet shop as well as an interesting sign.

          

 

 

The group had an enjoyable day at Holmfirth

Upon arrival we spent ages looking for somewhere to enjoy lunch?

One venue charges £19 for fish and chips

We found a decent chippy called Holloway Fisheries which proved to be a good choice.

Fish Chips Bread and butter plus a pot of coffee was £5.75

On the way home we stopped by a sweet shop in Huddersfield.

 

We enjoyed an excellent meal at The Baum in Rochdale

This pub must rate as the best in Rochdale

 

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20 July 2017 – Trip to Rochdale

We made our way by train and tram and met up in Rochdale town centre. The trip included a meal at The Baum – really excellent food – and a visit to the Rochdale Pioneers Museum and the Touchstones Art Gallery and Museum.

At the Rochdale Pioneers Museum, a short walk from The Baum, we enjoyed films narrated by Mr Cholmondley-Warner. We also enjoyed some short films about Gracie Fields in the Touchstones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The day was finished off with a refreshing drink in the cafe at the Touchstones, although we didn’t approve of the misplaced apostrophe in the sign about “Tip’s”.