On the edge of civilization

THURSDAY

Ventured out today to Holme village. The weather in Huddersfield was relatively calm, but by the time I had reached this rural village it was 5 degrees colder, blowing a gale and with the occasional blast of sleet and snow. Snow can be seen lying on the tops of the Pennines in the background.

Holme lies on the boundary of the Peak District National Park, close to the border with Derbyshire. Near the village is the Holme Moss radio transmitter that is 526 metres (1,726 ft) above sea level and 200 metres (660 ft) tall.

The picture is of the "Holme Board School" (1880). The original schoolroom was built in 1694, rebuilt in 1820 and again in 1838 when a schoolmaster's house was added at a cost of £680. The original schoolroom of this charity was closed in 1880 which is the date of the present school building.

Until the date of the Elementary Education Act 1891, the school fees of certain children attending the Board School in Holme were paid, but this was discontinued when education was made free.

The school roof was a victim of Wednesday night's storms.