Cultural events are to take place celebrating the life of the West Yorkshire landowner.
A festival to celebrate the life of one of West Yorkshire's most famous residents is to start later.
More than 70 events are set to take place from 27 March until 3 April in and around Shibden Hall, which has seen an increase in visitors since Ms Lister's story was turned into a drama. "The incredible success of Sally Wainwright's Gentleman Jack brought Anne's story to a wider audience and we're expecting visitors from across the world to festival events and Calderdale's cultural venues."Suranne Jones, right, played Anne Lister in the hit BBC show Gentleman Jack, based on Ms Lister's life
Fellow councillor Jane Scullion said Calderdale had benefited from screen tourism, with Happy Valley also being filmed in nearby towns.
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