West Yorkshire Archive Service Kirklees and Kirklees Local Studies Library will be hosting an open day in Huddersfield. The event on Saturday, May 25, from 10am to 3pm will be at the service’s premises on Victoria Lane to mark Local History Month. Original documents relating to Kirklees’ rich and diverse heritage will be on display…
Huddersfield Civic Society treasurer Michael Barron and secretary Martin Kilburn have retired from their roles. HCS President Bernard Ainsworth presented Michael and Martin with tokens of appreciation for their input into the work and initiatives undertaken on behalf of HCS members. The presentation was at this year’s AGM and Design Awards on March 26, 2024….
Huddersfield’s new A&E department at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary has been announced as the winner of Huddersfield Civic Society’s annual Design Awards. Presented by the Mayor of Kirklees, Clr Cahal Burke at a ceremony at the Brian Jackson Centre, the A&E was one of five winners who each received a trophy. Full details of the winning…
General Huddersfield Civic Society generally supports proposals to enhance historic architecture and listed buildings, improve streetscape, urban greening and focus on the canal corridor, pedestrianisation and development of quality walking and cycling corridors to and from adjoining areas. It welcomes current investment, particularly the National Health Innovation Campus and the opportunities now afforded by the…