The council has officially withdrawn the proposal to close and sell the Red House Museum. We are currently reviewing the terms of the site's continued operation to ensure the facility remains protected from future divestment attempts.
August 15, 2016
Final supporters
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Reached 250 supporters
July 15, 2016
February 2, 2012
The petition has reached 100 signatures. I am documenting these names to include in my formal request for a meeting with the Kirklees Council leadership.
Reached 100 supporters
February 1, 2012
30 Comments
Selling off our local history is unforgivable. Once its gone it's gone. We already pay one of the highest rates of council tax in the country and the council still can't manage to make ends meet. The proceeds from the sale of Red House would soon be squandered and then they would have nothing. A far better idea would be to bring in people who can do a better job of managing the council funds.
I understand the economic problems being faced by Kirklees council, but it would be a great shame to see this important historical link to our region and the Bronte family lost. We would be losing a part of our heritage, to bolster up a national government introduced financial system which is punitive and unworkable. Please think again.
Even putting aside the 'Shirley' connection, I am appalled that closure should even be considered - a complete 17th century house furnished as it was nearly 200 years ago. Absolutely disgraceful.
Wonderful place to visit,used to take our grandchildren there.we all loved it ,it shows how people lived in times past.Needed just as much today,only sorry that we live too far away to visit now.
This is a wonderful building run by knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers, and an important part of social and literary history.
History must be saved
It would be an irreparable loss. The value of places like these in terms of a nation's history, literature, and culture should not be underestimated.
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The council has officially withdrawn the proposal to close and sell the Red House Museum. We are currently reviewing the terms of the site's continued operation to ensure the facility remains protected from future divestment attempts.
August 15, 2016
Final supporters
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
July 15, 2016
February 2, 2012
The petition has reached 100 signatures. I am documenting these names to include in my formal request for a meeting with the Kirklees Council leadership.
Reached 100 supporters
February 1, 2012
30 Comments
I think the sale of Red House is outrageous. Red House has significant historical connections and also Charlotte Bronte history. was born in Gomersal and Red House is very important to me and I am Sure many other Gomersal born people. It must not be sold!
Selling off our local history is unforgivable. Once its gone it's gone. We already pay one of the highest rates of council tax in the country and the council still can't manage to make ends meet. The proceeds from the sale of Red House would soon be squandered and then they would have nothing. A far better idea would be to bring in people who can do a better job of managing the council funds.
I understand the economic problems being faced by Kirklees council, but it would be a great shame to see this important historical link to our region and the Bronte family lost. We would be losing a part of our heritage, to bolster up a national government introduced financial system which is punitive and unworkable. Please think again.
Even putting aside the 'Shirley' connection, I am appalled that closure should even be considered - a complete 17th century house furnished as it was nearly 200 years ago. Absolutely disgraceful.
Wonderful place to visit,used to take our grandchildren there.we all loved it ,it shows how people lived in times past.Needed just as much today,only sorry that we live too far away to visit now.
This is a wonderful building run by knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers, and an important part of social and literary history.
History must be saved
It would be an irreparable loss. The value of places like these in terms of a nation's history, literature, and culture should not be underestimated.
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I think the sale of Red House is outrageous. Red House has significant historical connections and also Charlotte Bronte history. was born in Gomersal and Red House is very important to me and I am Sure many other Gomersal born people. It must not be sold!