2011年4月21日星期四

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Nightclubs are a bit thin on the ground with just 2 catering for different age ranges and they arent that good. However there are plenty of good clubs within traveling distance in Bradford, Leeds and even further afield at Wakefield.TourismKeighley is part of Bronte Country, only a couple of miles from Haworth where the famous Bronte literature family lived. Apart from traditional means, you can travel to Oxenhope via Haworth on the Keighley and Worth Valley Line from the Keighley station on a steam train in the summer. It is a heritage line and has been used for Rosetta Stone
several film locations that include the Railway Children, Yanks and the film of Pink Floyds The Wall musical.At the first stop 300 yards from where I live in Ingrow there is a Museum of Rail Travel. It is also the starting place for Thomas the Tank Engine days out. I took my grandchildren last summer and they could clamber on board Thomas and pull the whistle. There was a show performed several times during the day for the children and several stalls. After the show we were able to travel on steam trains all day for one low cost fee. At each stop there were more shows and stalls making it a very good day out. Towards Christmas there is a Santa Special steam train day.Haworth attracts a lot of American and Japanese tourists who want to steep themselves in the history of the Brontes. There is a Bronte museum up a steep cobbled street, the Bronte Waterfall and of course the moors where the fictional Cathy and Heathcliffe roamed. There are lots of antique shops and tea rooms and some good hotels.Skipton, The Gateway To The Dales is 10 miles away. A good starting point for hiking holidays for those who want to enjoy the beautiful countryside. Rosetta Stone German
Skipton also has one of the most complete medieval castles in the country and is over 900 years old. Historical re-enactment events, archery and jousting are often hosted at Skipton Castle. 10 miles in the other direction is the city of Bradford where you will find the National Media Museum, which is the most visited museum outside London. Bradford hosts several festivals, including the Bradford Festival in June and the Bradford Mela which is the largest festival of its type outside Asia. There are 4 theatres in Bradford and for those who enjoy plays it isnt difficult to get to Harrogate and their playhouse.Living In KeighleyAlthough Keighley has often been knocked in the press and by some inhabitants I do not think that it is a bad place to live. I feel safe in my home and walking around the streets and I have easy access to everything that I want. Housing is inexpensive compared to many other places in the UK. In 2008 you can still Rosetta Stone Indian
get a 2 bedroom terrace for less than 100,000 or any other type of dwelling at comparatively low prices.I have never found it difficult to get employment in or around Keighley and the employment opportunities are diverse. The inhabitants are friendly and very much down to earth. We speak with a Yorkshire accent that is not as broad as some of the surrounding rural areas, I certainly do not say ee bah gum on a regular basis!The area in and around Keighley offers much more than I have mentioned but hopefully this article gives you a good idea of my hometown.

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