A new book relates Haworth's history from prehistoric times to its modern-day tourist fame.

A History of Haworth: from Earliest Times has been written by local historian Michael Baumber.

He focuses on both Haworth and the hamlets of Near and Far Oxenhope and Stanbury.

The £20 hardback has 352 pages and pictures more the 150 illustrations including rare old photographs.

It is released today (December 10) by Carnegie Publishing Ltd of Lancaster.

A Carnegie spokesman said the "highly readable" book showed that Haworth's history stretched back millennia.

He said the village was about more than just the Bronte family.

He said: "The book offers intriguing new insights into the village, its famous literary residents, and it's less well-known older past.

"There has never been a more comprehensive history of Haworth and this excellent book is certain to be a classic for many years to come.

"Bronte fans will naturally find much of interest but the strength of Haworth: a History lies in the author's lively narrative that compares and contrasts Haworth's development with that of its neighbours.

The book is available from 0845 370 0067 or customerservices@booksource.net.