Life in the real village which Emmerdale was modelled on has been “hit hard” by the pandemic and lack of tourism.
The village of Esholt, near Guiseley, is now a shadow of its former self, according to the people who live there.
The village was used to film the ITV soap’s external shots from 1976 until 1996. A model replica of the village was then built in the Harewood House estate which has been used ever since.
