Keighley, England
Keighley-on-Nobody's-Radar
"Gateway to Haworth, Destination in Its Own Right (Allegedly)"
Official Coat of Arms
A shield bearing the Worth Valley Railway steam engine puffing valiantly uphill, flanked by two disused mill chimneys rampant, beneath a banner reading 'At Least We're Not Bradford's Bus Station'. The whole thing is slightly damp from Pennine drizzle.
TripAdvisor Review
★★★☆☆ 3/5
"Came for the Worth Valley Railway, stayed because I got confused by the one-way system near the bus station. The Cavendish Street shops have a certain resilience to them, like they've survived every retail apocalypse going. Genuinely lovely if you like steam trains and moorland views, less lovely if you were hoping for anywhere to eat after 8pm. Three stars because the Airedale views on the way out of town are honestly stunning."— BarryFromBingley_Rambler
Property Listing
Nestled in the stunning Aire Valley with the world-famous Brontë Parsonage a mere hop away, this characterful market town offers a superb springboard for exploring Haworth's cobbled charm without the Haworth price tag! Excellent transport links whisk you away to Leeds and Bradford in no time, which, let's be honest, is exactly what most people use them for.
Twinned With
Scranton — Both are proud, hardworking former industrial towns permanently living in the shadow of somewhere more famous nearby.
Supporting Evidence
Keighley was a major centre of the textile and engineering industries, and its grand Victorian architecture, like Cliffe Castle, is a leftover reminder of just how rich the town once was from wool.