Last of the Summer Wine Exhibition

30 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth,
West Yorkshire HD9 2JS

Tel: 01484 681408

website: www.wrinkledstocking.co.uk/exhibition

Back in the early 1970s, the sleepy Pennine town of Holmfirth was turned head over heels by the introduction of three rascally men, joined over the years by a mix of equally amusing and varied characters. Last of the Summer Wine was the longest-running comedy series on television, with fans all over the Globe, particularly the United States, where they have fallen in love with the gentle charm, Yorkshire humour and rolling countryside.

The dramatic beauty of the Pennine moorlands, featuring quaint villages, dry stone walls and beautiful cottages, is an added bonus to the mischievous antics TV viewers have come to expect from the Summer Wine characters. The late Bill Owen, who played the lovable and famous rogue Compo, described himself as an adopted "Holmfirther", for a time living in the town, and lending his name and support to many local worthy and charitable causes.

He was also heavily involved in the creation and design of the Summer Wine Exhibition in conjunction with local Summer Wine photographer Malcolm Howarth. The BBC supported the venture with props and equipment, and Bill was keen to make sure the Exhibition faithfully represented the programme, and provided an interesting and memorable feature for visitors.

The exhibition was officially opened by Compo on Easter Saturday, 1996, the 25th anniversary of the programme.