VILLAGERS in Meltham turned back the clock to enjoy a Victorian Christmas.

Santa Claus paid an early visit as the village’s Christmas lights were switched on on Friday and his grotto opened in the village centre for youngsters to put in their Christmas wishes.

Stalls lined the Church Hall on Saturday with many stallholders in Victorian costume tending to visitors needs.

A children’s choir featuring Meltham CE Primary School and Helme School performed on Saturday after traditional festive music from Meltham and Meltham Mills Brass Band.