From The U.K.-Visitors flock in their thousands to the parsonage museum every year to learn more about the lives of the famous literary siblings.
But some 70 years before their father Patrick became curate in the village, another colourful character held the post and was making his own impression on parishioners.
William Grimshaw was a fiery man renowned for some strange behaviour, yet was also a hugely popular preacher who packed out churches.
A glimpse into his fascinating life is provided in a new, illustrated book,
William Grimshaw: The Perpetual Curate of Haworth.
More here-
https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/17643813.mad-preacher-made-his-mark-in-haworth/
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