Anne Lister’s Halifax: Mock Marriages and Effigy-Burning

In 1834 Ann Walker moved into Shibden. For the 1835 Election, Anne and Ann door-stepped their tenants. The ‘Blue’ candidate won Halifax by a single vote. Riots erupted – plus a malicious public jibe at the Shibden couple. Alongside, coal-mining rivalry continued. And in 1836, lurid tales reached Shibden of Anne and Ann being burnt in effigy down in Halifax. So who was behind these malicious personal jibes – and why?

A 2-hour circular walk organized by Calderdale Heritage Walks; ending at the Three Pigeons pub for refreshments plus Q&A session.

2pm: meet Jill Liddington & Steve Crabtree in the Piece Hall by the Book Corner, HX1 1RE. Booking (£5) from TicketSource.