Postman releases book showing stunning landscapes on his route
A Halifax postman has had a book published showing off his photos of stunning Calderdale landscapes.
Toby Dawtrey, 32, from Elland, works at the Halifax delivery office on Gaol Lane and started an Instagram account just over a year ago. It features photos of his route and champions getting outdoors to improve physical and mental health.
The response to his Instagram posts has resulted in Toby publishing a book with his 51 favourite photos.
"When you get up first thing some days and you hear the wind and rain, I’m not going to lie, you know what you're in for," Toby said. "But I would take it any day in return for when the sun is out, it makes the job an absolute pleasure.
"I could not think of anywhere else in the country I would rather do this job than in Calderdale.
"My usual round is called Manor Drive, this encompasses from Free School Lane, Saville Moor, all of Manor Drive and its many terraces that dart off left and right, Manor Heath Road including
Manor Heath Park, Linden and Clifton Roads, Skircoat Green Road, and finishing off on Heathfield Place, Heathfield Terrace leading on to Huddersfield Road."
Toby says the feedback on his book has been nothing but positive.
"It has been so nice to have people tell me what they think of my photos especially on social media," Toby said. "People from Europe and as far away as Canada saying how nice our area looks. Anything that puts us rightfully on the map.”
Toby hopes the book showcases what Halifax's scenery has to offer and the benefits of outdoor exercise.
"The primary reason for me making this book is in memory of my close friend Paolo Capone, who had a long battle with cancer and sadly passed away in October 2021," Toby said.
"For every book sold £5 will go to Yorkshire Cancer Research and hopefully I will do him proud."
The Yorkshire Postie book is available via a link on Toby's bio on @theyorkshirepostie on Instagram and in the bio of his Facebook page ‘Yorkshire Postie’. It is also available in the Book Corner shop in the Piece Hall and The Book Case shop on Market Street, Hebden Bridge.