HORBURY & OSSETT

The name of the railway station which purported to serve both towns sums up where we're going in this post. Don't forget, there's a map of the route and it can be found here. We've left South Yorkshire behind and find ourselves back in West Yorkshire. Our first stop is Horbury Junction, where the Barnsley branch left the L&YR main line. 

The LMS built a two platform wooden station here.

The River Calder is close by.

Further to the west, at the other end of the triangle of lines, was Horbury & Ossett station.

It was an important place on the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway.

As we enter the town of Horbury, we find the rather fine Cricketers Arms, a bit of a real ale paradise.

Horbury is dominated by its church.

Here's the High Street, with a West Riding tram.

Boon's is a free house these days, but was once tied to Clarks of Wakefield.

The Kings Arms was a Marston's pub when photographed back in 2000.

Down, now, to Horbury Bridge, over the River Calder.

The Bingley Arms is at Horbury Bridge, but it's a bit more modern than seen here. It still serves cask beer.

To the northwest was Healey Mills marshalling yard and associated diesel depot.

Back in 1905, there was a foot ferry across the Calder.

The Brewers Pride at Healey (since changed its name, but still in business) was once home to Ossett Brewery, which has since moved elsewhere.

Let's head along Station Road towards Ossett town centre.

The Great Northern Railway had its own station in central Ossett.

Ossett Market Place was served by West Riding trams.

Today, the major bus operator into Ossett bus station is Arriva.

Station Coaches run a service to Wakefield.

Close to the bus station, the Bier Huis, an off-license really, but one can drink inside. A great selection to choose from.

Just around the corner, the Horse & Jockey, a good example of a Samuel Smith's house.

The Red Lion is, I'm told, still worth visiting.

On the edge of the town centre, The Tap, effectively the showpiece outlet for Ossett Brewery.

The area was once riddled with coal mines and it's appropriate that we conclude this post at one - Roundwood Colliery, near Ossett (not to be confused with Roundwood near Rotherham).

Next time, onwards to Dewsbury.