About Red House
Built in 1660, Red House was home to the Taylor family of cloth merchants and manufacturers. Mary Taylor, who lived in the house in the 19th century, is considered to be an early champion of women's rights and was a close friend of Charlotte Bronte.
Kirklees Council has said that the possible closure of Red House at the end of September 2012 would mean a saving of £116,000 a year.
Considering the Council's overall budget, this is a paltry sum, and the loss of the museum would mean that a vital part of local history would be lost forever.
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February 4, 2012
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people care about the history of Red House. This momentum is entirely due to your kindness and I am just so lucky that you decided to join this effort.
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This is a beautiful building of historical importance. It should be kept for the people of Kirklees and for future generations. If it is sold it will be lost forever.
I've known this place since being a child living in Gomersal, it holds fond memories & to have it taken away would be a gross case of misconduct not only to myself but to the millions of Bronte followers world wide, Come on Kirklees use your 'noggin'!!!!!.
Kirklees Council should hang their heads in shame on this decision. It is part of our heritage that is going to be lost forever if nothing is done.
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About Red House
Built in 1660, Red House was home to the Taylor family of cloth merchants and manufacturers. Mary Taylor, who lived in the house in the 19th century, is considered to be an early champion of women's rights and was a close friend of Charlotte Bronte.
Kirklees Council has said that the possible closure of Red House at the end of September 2012 would mean a saving of £116,000 a year.
Considering the Council's overall budget, this is a paltry sum, and the loss of the museum would mean that a vital part of local history would be lost forever.
Add your name to this petition NOW to make your voice heard!
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February 4, 2012
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people care about the history of Red House. This momentum is entirely due to your kindness and I am just so lucky that you decided to join this effort.
4 Comments
This building is of vital importance to the history of the Spen Valley and the life of the Taylor Family who lived there and their role in the life of Charlotte Bronte.
This is a beautiful building of historical importance. It should be kept for the people of Kirklees and for future generations. If it is sold it will be lost forever.
I've known this place since being a child living in Gomersal, it holds fond memories & to have it taken away would be a gross case of misconduct not only to myself but to the millions of Bronte followers world wide, Come on Kirklees use your 'noggin'!!!!!.
Kirklees Council should hang their heads in shame on this decision. It is part of our heritage that is going to be lost forever if nothing is done.
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This building is of vital importance to the history of the Spen Valley and the life of the Taylor Family who lived there and their role in the life of Charlotte Bronte.