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Built in 1819 by Joseph Kaye, this was once the largest Wesleylan Chapel in the world.
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Huddersfield’s “Stately home for trains”. The station was built between 1846-50 and is one of the finest classical stations outside of London.
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This magnificent edifice in iron and glass, originally housed the town's wholesale market. Currently it accommodates 'open' markets on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.
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This unusual vertical lift bridge dates from 1865 when it replaced an earlier swing bridge. A combination of wheels, chains and counter-weights were used to lift the deck of the bridge out of the way of passing barges. It is now electrically powered.
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Completed in 1914
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This traditional station hotel was designed by William Wallen and Charles Child rather like an Italian “Palazzo”. It is the birth place of Rugby League which was founded in 1895.
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Steps leading to Huddersfield Art Gallery and Library which was built in 1937 on the site of Ramsden Street Congregational Chapel built in 1825.
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The Art Deco entrance to Huddersfields Library
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