HUDDERSFIELD CIVIC SOCIETY MEMBERS’ NEWS

Upcoming Events Turnbridge Mills visit, 3pm Thursday 2 October 2025 (still a few places left) A reminder to those who have registered about the upcoming visit to Turnbridge Mills (main picture for this Members’ Update). John L Brierley started his own company and began making yarn in 1893, purchasing the ‘JLB’ mill in 1895 to accommodate his successful and expanding business. We will see some of the production in action (twisting, winding, beaming, section warping and sizing) as we explore the history of this well-known building and find out what the future holds as plans are drawn up to develop … Read more

HCS Events REMINDER: Talk “Mills Transformed” at 7pm on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at the Brian Jackson Centre, 2 New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP. As part of the 2025 Heritage Open Days festival and following a successful exhibition at Bradford Industrial Museum, HCS and Huddersfield Local History Society have invited photographer Neil Horsley to give a presentation based on the exhibition but with additional local examples of successful conversion projects. This will be introduced by John Lambe, Historic Places Advisor for Historic England who has a focus on mills. This event is free to attend as part of Heritage … Read more

Since the Society’s AGM on March 26, 2025 the role of Chair of the Society continues to be split between members of the Society’s committee. Members’ newsletters are currently being edited by HCS committee members on a rotating basis, this month’s being edited by Adrian Pitts and Howard Smith with contributions from committee members. Memberships As noted in the last Newsletter a review of membership information has been carried out with final reminders issued and with those not responding being removed from the normal circulation. If you have not paid this year’s subscriptions or wish to join/rejoin please visit https://huddersfieldcivicsociety.org.uk/join- … Read more

Since the Society’s AGM on March 26, 2025 the role of Chair of the Society is being split between members of the Society’s committee. Members’ newsletters are currently being edited by HCS committee members on a rotating basis, this month’s being edited by Geoff Hughes, HCS Secretary, with contributions from committee members. This issue is longer than usual in order to incorporate additional items and photographs. Membership news Following a review of membership information final reminders will be issued in the next few days to members who have not yet remitted their 2025 subscription. If you would like to pay … Read more

There are several events coming up and here are all the details Discover Huddersfield Walks Programme 2025 During May there are three walks which will provide a diverse understanding of our area’s historic and social history. On May 4 David Griffiths will lead a walk around Greenhead Park explaining how the park was created and evolved. The places associated with the development and cultural associations of Huddersfield’s African Caribbean community will be revealed by Natalie Pinnock-Hamilton and Heather Norris Nicholson on May 18. Then on May 29 is the first evening walk of the season, exploring Marsden and the growth … Read more

If you didn’t make it to our AGM you may not know that I formally stood down as chairman after seven years in the post. It will be a few weeks before committee colleagues take up some of my work tasks so I’ve agreed to make this my final Update before passing the baton on. HCS AGM and Presentation by Historic England, March 26, 2025 Our AGM, details of which will be published on the website shortly, was followed by a fascinating insight by Charles Smith, Policy Director at Historic England, called Heritage – Looking To The future’. Charles, who … Read more

Another busy period ahead, especially in terms of activities and events which I hope you will be able to attend. Forthcoming Events HCS AGM and Speaker Event, Wednesday, March 26 at 6.30pm, Brian Jackson House, 2 New North Parade, Huddersfield HD1 5JP 6.15 -6.30pm Arrival 6.30-7pm HCS AGM 7-7.30pm Coffee/tea served. Non HCS guests arrive 7.30pm Presentation by Charles Smith. Our AGM will include a revue of the past year’s activities, challenges and opportunities at a critical time for our town. To help with catering it would help if attendance could be confirmed by contacting Geoff Hughes by email:   … Read more

Here are a few key events and updates about the town’s current developments that I hope will shed a light on issues of fundamental interest to the society, some of which are not covered by other media in their reports.   Forthcoming Events HCS AGM and Speaker Event. Wednesday, March 26 at 6.30pm. Brian Jackson House, 2 New North Parade, Huddersfield HD1 5JP 6.15 -6.30pm Arrival 6.30-7pm HCS AGM 7pm-7.30 Coffee/tea served. Non HCS guests arrive The evening’s presentation will be of particular interest to many of our members and friends. Here are the details: Heritage: Looking to the Future: … Read more

Town Centre Masterplan – Huddersfield Open Market Following the announcement in my last update regarding public consultation about proposals for Huddersfield Open Market improvements I have now submitted comments on behalf of the society. These have been posted on the HCS News section and will feature in a news story on Huddersfield Hub. Forthcoming Events: HCS Christmas/New Year Social Event, January 15, 2025, Westin Drives, St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield HD1 6NA A last call for anyone who wishes to attend our New Year Social. Food and drink will be available as well as the chance to win a prize by taking … Read more

HCS Christmas/New Year Social Event, January 15, 2025 Westin Drives, St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield HD1 6NA Due to the popularity of previous events, we are again planning a social event on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, arriving between 6.30pm and 7pm. We are very grateful to our Deputy Chairman John Eastwood who has kindly offered to host the event in the magnificence and splendour of his beautifully renovated private function room in Westins Mill off St Andrew’s Road. Food and drink will be provided as well as the chance to win a prize by taking part in our chairman’s famously challenging annual … Read more

How the Castle Hill development will look next to Victoria Tower in Huddersfield. Credit One 17 Architects and Interior-Designers.

Our walk around Penistone had to be cancelled at the last minute due to heavy rain but we’ll be re-organising the walk for next Spring. In the meanwhile there’s plenty to report. St Peter’s Parish Church Event Space This new area was formally opened just over a week ago. The quality of the work is to a very high standard and I particularly like the position of the re-sited Joseph Kaye memorial. We remain concerned about the size of this area, eating into the gardens, resulting in the loss of valuable green space, especially when there are, and will be, … Read more