Clayton is an area of Bradford, West Yorkshire situated to the west of the town center. It is listed in the Doomsday Book, meaning it dates back to at least the 11th Century. It was noted for it's clay.

Though no longer a village, as it has now been absorbed into the West Yorkshire conurbation of Bradford, the area maintains a village feel, and is often refferrd to as such. The main street of the village - Clayton Lane - which runs alongside the park, includes several traditional pubs, a popular crawl route for many residents. Starting at the top of the lane is "The Fleece", moving down to "The Royal Hotel", "The Albion" and "The Black Bull" - the oldest pub in the area. Other pubs include "The Fiddlers Three", "The Quarry Arms". There are also several shops, churches, and a nearby golf club and reservoir at Clayton Heights with views of the city of Bradford and the village of Thornton across the valley.

Although not directly associated with the Brontes, the long distance Bronte Way footpath passes close by, and - with the nearby village of Thornton (where the Bronte sisters were born) being within walking distance - Clayton must have been well known to the Brontes rebellious brother Patrick when he lived in the area.

The local football team is Royal Clayton FC .

Perhaps Clayton's greatest claim to fame is as the birthplace and home of Albert Pierrepoint, often considered to be the United Kingdom's last state executioner.

A more tedious claim to fame is that Peter Sellers' aunt lived there. As his only living reletive (other than his wife and children) he could often be seen visiting during his lifetime.

External Links

The Fleece Website

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

The Fiddlers Three

Clayton CE Primary

Royal Clayton FC

Clayton Golf Club

The Black Bull