Massive work will soon start on railway bridges in Huddersfield as part of the £10 billion project to upgrade and transform the railway line between York and Manchester. Details of the upcoming Transpennine Route Upgrade work and how complex it will be was revealed by Network Rail’s Paul Sumner to a meeting of Huddersfield Civic…
Thursday, February 29, 2024 Twenty-five people attended the HCS social evening at the Head of Steam in St George’s Square, the first held since Covid disrupted the annual programme. The evening proved an enjoyable chance for a get-together for members and friends and an informal chat with committee colleagues, all helped by a pie and…
A history day focusing on St George’s Square is to be held in Huddersfield. It’s hosted by Huddersfield Local History Society and will be held at Brian Jackson House on New North Parade on Saturday, November 4 from 9.30am to 4.15pm. The packed programme features talks and a book launch full of stories from the…
The University of Huddersfield is an example of modernist architecture Thursday, October 19, 2023 More than 50 members of Huddersfield Civic Society, Huddersfield Modernists and guests came to New North Road Baptist Church to enjoy an evening celebrating Modernist architecture in and around Huddersfield. From the bold colours and geometries of art deco and style…