Anti-Aircraft, Bunker or POW Camp?
Even in the internet age, a time of instant access to information, the famous town of Huddersfield has numerous historic
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History Corner
Welcome to the Huddersfield Times History Corner!
Here you will find all sorts of historical information and articles, written by the people of Huddersfield.
If you have an interest in local history and would like to contribute, contact us!
The Hands of Longwood Tower
A walk through the village of Longwood is never complete without a venture up to Nab End. Like many of
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Black Dick of the North
Born in 1574 to parents hailing from two of Huddersfield’s most prominent families the Beaumonts and the Ramsdens, Richard Beaumont
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The Four Faces of Lindley
The name ‘Lindley’ is argued to be derived from either the Saxon word for a ‘meadow of flax’, or, the
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A super-short history of the Huddersfield Times
Hello and a Merry Christmas to all. I hope you are all ready for the festive season to fully activate.
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Remembrance: Norman Park Memorial Centenary
All wars that have occurred throughout history tell tales of individuals who deserve remembrance. Every year, on the Sunday that
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The Hill and the Tower
(at the very bottom of the page you’ll find a small selection of incredible images of Castle Hill from Fran
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Emley Moor’s Big Post
Prior to 1971, the good people of West Yorkshire had dreadful luck picking up those wireless signals. What with the
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Newsome [Mill] Clocktower
It was in 1827 when the first woollen mill was built on the site of Hart Street, Newsome. If you
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The woman whose work kept the villas of Edgerton running smoothly
Huddersfield Local History Society is pleased to announce that its Edward Law History Prize has been awarded to Beverley Norris
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