Darts legend Bobby George had his sights set on a different target during a visit to the area.

He and his wife Marie headed for the Bronte Parsonage Museum at Haworth, one-time home to the famous literary sisters.

And afterwards they enjoyed a pub lunch – where else but at the Black Bull!

Bobby – one of the darts circuit’s most colourful and popular characters, and a TV regular – said: “ We were visiting Bingley and noted that the Bronte museum was nearby. My wife is a fan of 1800s life and the Jane Eyre film so we went along.

“I haven't read the books but I’ve seen the old black and white films. I’m not familiar with the writers, but my wife is.”

Bobby said he was impressed with what he saw and learned about the sisters, whose classic works included Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre.

“I was very interested in their short lives and what they achieved but to me they seemed like they didn't have much freedom – we felt for the family,” he said.

“The house was good to see and we were fascinated by their work – tiny books and tiny writing!

“We would definitely return.”

Julie Akhurst, for the parsonage, said: “We were delighted that Bobby enjoyed his visit – a legend of the oche meets legends of the literary world! He is welcome to return anytime.”