1 Aspinall Street, birthplace of Ted Hughes has been transformed into a writer's retreat and holiday home. The house was officially opened and the plaque outside the house unveiled at 10.30am today by fellow poet Simon Armitage, patron of The Elmet Trust.

Eric Alston, Chair of Royd Regeneration spoke of all the hard work done getting this project off the ground and thanked everyone concerned.

Simon Armitage

Simon Armitage, Sheila McAnulty (Elmet Trust) and Carol Hughes prepare to unveil the plaque.

The Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr. Conrad Winterburn and Carol Hughes officially open the front door.

Relatives of Ted Hughes talk to Simon Armitage. Left to right - Simon Armitage, Rob Crossley, John Farrar, Claire Farrar, Ellen Crossley

Derek Robertshaw and Donald Crossley, childhood friends of Ted Hughes

The attic bedroom Ted Hughes slept in and the view from the skylight window.

The bathroom and master bedroom

The living room and kitchen.