A document has been signed, formally twinning Haworth with a tourist hotspot high in the Peruvian Andes.

Council leaders signed the agreement to mark the link with Machu Picchu at a special night last Friday.

A series of events took place during the day to herald the historic occasion.

Rita Verity, who came up with the idea of twinning the two places, said: "It was just a great day. We are all thrilled with how things went.

"We had a great deal of support from everybody. People now have a much better understanding for the future."

The celebrations in West Lane Baptist Church kicked off with a presentation to Keighley MP Ann Cryer and a visit by children from Haworth Primary School and Parkside School.

Rita added: "The primary school children came along because they have shown huge interest in the project from the beginning.

"They have already been learning about Peru and had assemblies in the run up to last week's event.

"They are looking forward to developing links and making friends."

Many of the students who came from Parkside School are doing Spanish as part of their studies.

The church was also open during the day for visitors to look at the project and watch a 12-minute video -- which Rita herself shot during her trip to Machu Picchu earlier this year.

In the evening, the official agreement was signed by lord mayor Cllr Valerie Binney and Haworth, Cross Roads and Stanbury Parish Council chairman Cllr Peter Hill.

A message of support was also received by the Peruvian minister and support group.

Peruvian beer, brewed just a stone's throw from the mystical city Cusquena, was served at the event.

There were also performances by Apu, a Newcastle-based traditional Peruvian band, and the video was shown to guests.

Other places in the village are also promoting the link. The Bront Parsonage Museum has for a limited time put on a display of ancient Peruvian artefacts.

The display is on loan from Burnley's Towneley Hall Museum.