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The birthplace of Sir John Carr (the great Yorkshire architect), the Calder Valley, and a West Yorkshire town between Wakefield and Ossett
A little history
Horbury was the birthplace of John Carr in 1723 — the most prolific and influential architect of Georgian Yorkshire, who designed Harewood House, Cannon Hall and dozens of Yorkshire's finest buildings. The town sits in the Calder Valley with good access to the wider West Riding.
John Carr's architectural legacy is found throughout Yorkshire — Harewood House is his greatest work. The Calder Valley walking nearby. The town centre for local West Yorkshire character.
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Horbury is a place in West Yorkshire known for the birthplace of Sir John Carr (the great Yorkshire architect), the Calder Valley, and a West Yorkshire town between Wakefield and Ossett. Horbury was the birthplace of John Carr in 1723 — the most prolific and influential architect of Georgian Yorkshire, who designed Harewood House, Cannon Hall and dozens of Yorkshire's finest buildings. The population is around 14,000.
The town has local cafes and independent food. Wakefield nearby has a good independent food scene. Local Yorkshire produce throughout.
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Roam covers Horbury and the surrounding area in West Yorkshire, including Ossett, Wakefield, Middlestown, Crigglestone, Netherton, Durkar, Sandal and Alverthorpe.
