Farnley, North Yorkshire

The name "Farnley" indicates that the village was first established in an area heavy with ferns.To the south of the village lies Farnley Hall, a stately home built by John Carr.The house has a rich history, being associated with names such as Fairfax, Cromwell, and Turner.[2] A selection of Turner's works from the Farnley Hall collection were sold in 1890 for £25,000.[3] The primary school in Farnley is occasionally used as a location for filming the soap opera Emmerdale.
Part of the Farnley Estate
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