Heritage Open Days in Huddersfield 2015
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FREE Heritage Open Days in Huddersfield 2015 Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 September About Heritage Open Days Heritage Open Days celebrate England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to places that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors. It is a once-a-year chance to discover architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities that bring local history and culture to life. Once again this year, Huddersfield Local History Society and Huddersfield Civic Society have taken the initiative to coordinate a vibrant programme of activities for Huddersfield Town centre, supported by Kirklees Council. The two societies are members of Discover Huddersfield, a community-led partnership offering new ways to experience the town’s buildings, businesses and social history. The result is a programme that brings exciting opportunities to visit important local buildings – some of which are opening their doors to the public for the very first time. There are also walks and talks, exhibitions and events to enjoy. Events organised by other local groups are also included in this brochure. The steering group would like to thank all of the property owners who are taking part this year and the groups and individuals who have contributed to the programme. On a national level, the programme is managed by Heritage Open Days which is supported by the National Trust, with funding from Players of People’s Postcode Lottery. See more at www.heritageopendays.org.uk Your heritage on show Images from this brochure are copyright of Kirklees Council and many can be seen on-line at www.kirkleesimages.org.uk. Launch night and Pecha Kucha Thursday 10 September Heritage Open Days launch and Pecha Kucha Night 7pm, Café Ollo, The Media Centre, 7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RL Originating in Japan and now in 840 cities worldwide including Huddersfield, PechaKucha Nights are informal and fun gatherings where people get together and share their ideas, works, personal stories, holiday snaps - just about anything, using a simple presentation format where they show 20 images, each for Pecha Kucha x Creative Scene, Sept 2014. Photo: Elspeth Moore 20 seconds. This special edition for Heritage Open Days is curated by the Huddersfield Civic Society and Huddersfield Local History Society. Leading lights in Huddersfield’s Heritage will be taking to the floor to share their insights, wit and wisdom. Anything from the latest research into the town’s history, quirky stories about overlooked and forgotten heritage as well as personal passions and obsessions will all have their moment. Café Ollo, Huddersfield Media Centre Booking is recommended online at http://pknhudds15.eventbrite.co.uk or call 01484 483000 for information. Sites open in Huddersfield Thurs 10 & Fri 11 Sept 8am-8pm, Sat 12 Sept 9am-5pm, Sun 13 Sept 10am-4pm Heritage Quay – Huddersfield Gems Exhibition Central Services Building, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate Huddersfield HD1 3DH Tel: 01484 473168 Explore the secrets and histories of some of Huddersfield’s most important buildings in this special exhibition, featuring Lindley Clocktower, Queensgate Market, Storthes Hall and more. Booking not required. Thurs 10th – Sat 12th Sept 10am-4pm Huddersfield Library & Art Gallery Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield HD1 2SU The library was designed by architect Edward H Ashburner and opened in 1940. The Art Gallery on the top floor of the building hosts Perspectives: Aspects of the Kirklees Collection with major works from the Kirklees Collection together with a programme of changing exhibitions. Thurs 10th – Sun 13th Sept 12noon-5pm Tolson Museum Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield HD5 8DJ A treasure trove of the fascinating, the curious and the amazing! The house was gifted to Huddersfield Corporation as a memorial to the Tolson brothers who were killed on active service in the First World War. Fri 11 Sept 11am-2pm, Sat 12 Sept 11am-4pm Huddersfield Town Hall Ramsden Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA Tel: 01484 221900 The Town Hall was designed by John H Abbey and was built in two stages between 1875 and 1881. It will be open during the above hours, offering tours, film, music, a cafe and the opportunity to meet the Mayor or Deputy Mayor. See each day in the listings for specific events. Fri 11 & Sat 12 Sept 10am-12noon & 2pm-4pm, Sun 13 Sept 2-4pm 100 years celebration of Outlane Methodist Church New Hey Road, Outlane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3FH Our guides will offer a tour of the building sharing some of the history and changes that have been made over the years. There will be a display of photos and memorabilia as well as an Art exhibition showing pictures of Outlane Methodist Church and the local village. A quiz/ children’s trail activity will be available for both children and adults to have a go at. Sat 12 Sept 12noon-3pm Cre8 Barn at Stirley Community Farm Stirley Community Farm , Off Ashes Lane, Berry Brow, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6RP The Cre8 Barn is a pioneering low energy retrofit of a derelict cow byre into an eco exemplar educational centre and space. Drop in for a guided tour of this unique award-winning project and get a taste of how old and new can be combined to create buildings for the future. Stirley Community Farm is set in 240 acres of urban fringe farmland, where the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are at the beginning of a long term restoration of grazing land to create a landscape rich in wildlife. Visitors are welcome to stroll around the fruit and veg gardens, orchard and visit the herd of Beef Shorthorns in the fields. Event not suitable for children under the age of 10 Sat 12 10am-4pm, Sun 13 1.30pm-4.30pm St Stephen’s Church, Lindley Lidget St, Huddersfield HD3 3JB St Stephen’s is a Grade II listed building designed by the renowned local architect, John Oates and built in 1829 by Joseph Kaye, known as the ‘Builder of Huddersfield’. Open as part of the ‘Step into Lindley’s Story’ event – see the event listings for more details. Sat 12 Sept 10am-12noon St Mark’s Church Longwood Huddersfield St Marks Road, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4SZ The church was built during the 19th century with the bell tower being added exactly 100 years ago. The War Window was dedicated in 1922 to the dead of World War One and other windows relate to Mary Sumner and Richard Oastler. Oak furniture includes a screen, a Thompson lectern and decorated pews. Sat 12 Sept 11am-3pm & Sun 13 Sept 11am-3pm Huddersfield Grammar School, Marsh Royds Mount, Luck Lane, Huddersfield, HD1 4QX The Grade II listed Royds Mount Building was constructed as the home of the Crowther family in 1862 and became the site of St David’s School, founded in the 1930s as a boarding school. The Gothic Revival style building is now home to Huddersfield Grammar School. The new St David’s Building was selected as the ‘Best New Development’ in Huddersfield 2015 by the Civic Society. Enjoy refreshments in the Headmaster’s Study. Sat 12th & Sun 13th Sept 12noon-4.30pm Victoria Tower, Castle Hill Victoria Tower was built to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign and sits on a former Iron Age hill fort. Panels show the visitor the history of farming, the Iron Age, the wildlife of the site and its geology. There are spectacular views from the Tower and around the former fort. Castle Hill is also a nature reserve with rare birds and a mosaic of habitats supporting a wide range of wildlife. Enjoy free entry to Victoria Tower over the weekend. Sun 13 Sept 10am-4pm Huddersfield Water Tower The Old Water Tower, Huddersfield Railway Station, St George’s Square, Huddersfield, HD1 1JF Visitors can see the 1870s Water Tower that used to supply steam locomotives with water at Huddersfield Station. Displays show how the building has been brought back into use following an award winning conversion. Directions: Leaving Huddersfield Railway Station turn left towards the car park to see the Water Tower. Events and bookable visits Thursday 10 September Behind the Scenes at the Library & Art Gallery Thurs 10 Sept 11am & 3pm at Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU A tour of the Library and Art Gallery, including West Yorkshire Archive Service and areas normally closed to the public. Booking required - please call Huddersfield Visitor Information on 01484 223200 Northumberland St Post Office Thurs 10 Sept 11am at the Post Office, Northumberland St, Huddersfield, HD1 1AA Since opening in 1914 the building has undergone many changes; no longer a telephone exchange, telephone workshop or telegram office, no longer servicing hundreds of coin-operated telephone boxes. Now you can see how the modern Royal Mail runs its business, with reminders of old systems and technologies. The building was designed by the architect CP Wilkinson, his first major Post Office building. Tours will be led by a Royal Mail manager and Huddersfield Civic Society officer. Booking required - please call Huddersfield Visitor Information on 01484 223200 The Lawrence Batley Theatre Thurs 10 Sept at 2pm & 3pm at The Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP An engaging 45 minute backstage guided tour of the Grade II listed LBT, offered an intriguing insight into the workings of a busy theatre and its history from Methodist chapel through night club, restaurant and squash club to theatre! Booking required - please call Huddersfield Visitor Information on 01484 223200. At the time of booking please specify any mobility or access requirements so that we are able to accommodate everyone comfortably.