FREE Heritage Open Days in 2015

Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 September About Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days celebrate ’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 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 Ravensknowle Park, 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, , 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 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. If you have any questions regarding accessibility, please call the LBT’s box office on 01484 430528. Friday 11 September The Media Centre 9.30am, 10.30am, 1.30pm at 7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RL From the Grade II Listed Creative Lofts to the ultra- modern Friendly St Building, the four buildings of The Media Centre are home to over 80 businesses that contribute to Kirklees’ vibrant creative industries. Get an inside look at the world of design and technology with short visits to acclaimed agencies The Engine Room, Common Agency and SplitPixel. Booking is required online at http://hod-at-themediacentre.eventbrite.co.uk or call 01484 483000 for information. Northumberland St Post Office Fri 11 11am at the Post Office, Northumberland St, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 1AA See Thursday for details; booking required. Huddersfield Town Hall Fri 11 11am-2pm with tours at 11am, 12 noon & 1pm at the Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA (01484 221900) Hour-long tours of the building will include the world famous Father Willis Organ, where you will be able to hear some organ music and learn about the history of the Hall. Meet the Mayor and gain an insight into the Mayor’s role. We are also hosting a 30 minute film made by the Huddersfield Film Makers, which encompasses a range of interesting events dating back to 1947 - come and have a look, and see if you recognise anyone from the Miss Kirklees 1978 competition! The Town Hall will also have a vintage café open throughout. Please book for the tours by ringing Huddersfield Visitor Information on 01484 223200, or book on line at www.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk Explore the History of Greenhead Park Fri 11 6pm at Trinity Street gates, Huddersfield HD1 4DN Greenhead Park is an attractive Grade II listed Victorian town park recently restored to its former glory thanks to a multi-million pound Heritage Lottery funded project. Historic features include a bandstand, Italian Gardens & fountain, conservatory, and two war memorials. This guided walk (60 to 90 mins) will visit the main features of the park and reveal its history. The walk will be led by local historian David Griffiths, author of Secured for the Town: The Story of Huddersfield’s Greenhead Park. Booking not required...... Saturday 12 September Step into Lindley’s Story Sat 12 10am-4pm at St Stephen’s Church, Lidget Street, Lindley, HD3 3JB Discover the fascinating history of Lindley and its parish church including the recent repair of the church’s 185 year old tower (with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund). Highlights include an exhibition by the Edgar Wood Heritage Group (Yorkshire) and another chance to see Lindley History Research Group’s exhibition ‘Lindley Then and Now 1915-2015’. The church is also the starting point for the ‘Arts and Crafts houses in Huddersfield’ walk (see below). Refreshments provided and children’s activities available. Booking not required for the Church but essential for the walk. Arts and Crafts houses in Huddersfield Sat 12 11am from St Stephen’s Church, Lidget Street, Lindley, HD3 3JB A walk around Lindley and Birkby, to look at some of the houses built in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in the Arts and Crafts style. This is a personal view, led by John Rumsby of the Edgar Wood Heritage Group (Yorkshire), of the informal craftsmen-built style of architecture made famous by such designers as Voysey, Mackintosh and Baillie Scott. Some of the buildings examined (such as Briarcourt) are by prominent architect Edgar Wood, but others are by lesser-known local architects and builders, some of whom were influenced by Wood’s work. The walk will last approximately one hour. It will be along pavements and paths, and will view houses from the outside only. Booking required - please call Huddersfield Visitor Information on 01484 223200 Queensgate Market Sat 12 11am & 1pm. Meet outside Huddersfield library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield HD1 2SU. Experience one of the best modernist spaces in the UK. An expert guide will provide a detailed history and special access throughout architect Seymour Harris’ design, where you will gain rarely seen views of spectacular umbrella roof sections which oversail Fritz Steller’s timeless ceramic frieze. If you cherish our twentieth century heritage this beautiful late 1960s composition of art, engineering, space and light in the urban realm will be a real treat. Each tour will last 1½ hours. Booking required - please call Huddersfield Visitor Information on 01484 223200 Huddersfield Town Hall Sat 12 11am-4pm with tours at 11am, 12 noon, 2pm & 3pm at Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA (01484 221900) In the Main Hall we will be hosting a number of performances throughout the day, including Huddersfield Choral Society; Kirklees Youth Brass band; Slaithwaite Light Orchestra; Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra; Honley Male Voice Choir, Colne Valley Male Voice choir; Virsa (traditional Bhangra music and dance); Borough Organist Gordon Stewart; Mrs Sunderland Music festival and Tower Brass. Hour- long tours of the building, in addition you will have the opportunity to meet the Deputy Mayor and 30 minute film made by the Huddersfield Film Makers as Friday The Town Hall will also have a vintage café open. Tickets are available for the tours in advance or on the day. Event not suitable for children under the age of 5.

Please book for the tours by ringing Huddersfield Visitor Information on 01484 223200, or book on line at www.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk Holocaust Heritage & Learning Centre consultation Sat 12 12noon-3 pm at Heritage Quay, Central Services Building, University of Huddersfield Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH The University of Huddersfield is working in partnership with the Holocaust Survivors’ Friendship Association to raise funds for a new Learning Centre at Heritage Quay. It will be the first Holocaust centre in the north of England and the first in the UK in a university setting. Find out about current plans for the new centre and give your views on how it could work for the people of Kirklees. Booking not required Sunday 13 September Edgerton Cemetery: a story book of Huddersfield’s Great War Sun 13 11am at Cemetery gates, Cemetery Road, Huddersfield HD1 5NF A Discover Huddersfield walk, led by military historian Dr John Rumsby, around Huddersfield’s Edgerton Cemetery. The walk will explore what the monuments in the Cemetery can reveal of the town’s experience of the First World War. It will last approximately an hour and a half and includes some slopes, paths, and grass, so please wear appropriate footwear. Booking required - please call Huddersfield Visitor Information on 01484 223200 Model boating display Sun 13 11am-3pm at the paddling pool, Greenhead Park Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT A model boating display on the lower lake, now a paddling pool, plus displays in the conservatory by Friends of Greenhead Park and Huddersfield Society of Model Engineers. No booking required. Huddersfield Brick-by-brick Sun 13 11am-3pm at Heritage Quay, Central Services Building, University of Huddersfield Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH Have a go at building your own slice of Huddersfield in this special workshop using LEGO bricks, run by the University in collaboration with Bricks 4 Kidz. Inspired by the Huddersfield Gems exhibition (see above). See if you can recreate a Kirklees classic – or why not dream up a building of the future? Step into Lindley’s Story Sun 13 1.30-4.30pm at St Stephen’s Church, Lidget Street, Lindley, HD3 3JB See Saturday for details – but there is no Arts & Crafts walk on Sunday. Ramsden Heritage Trail Sun 13 2 pm at Market Place, Huddersfield, HD1 2AA This Discover Huddersfield walk will be led by local historian David Griffiths. Over 2 hours and 1½ miles, it will visit and describe key sites illustrating the dominant role of the Ramsden family, lords of the manor from 1599 to 1920, in the development of Huddersfield. The route includes some steps and a stretch of canal towpath. Booking not required. Motorbike Show Sun 13 11am - 4pm Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield HD5 8DJ A wonderful opportunity to see a range of new and classic bikes with refreshments and a variety of stalls. Organised by the Friends of Tolson and Ravensknowle Park. Free entry ...... Other Sites in Kirklees open over Heritage Open Days 2015 For further details visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk All Saints Parish Church Stocks Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8PA Creative Arts Hub 1st Floor, 51-53 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8AB Minster Tower Tours Rishworth Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8DD Dewsbury Town Hall Wakefield Old Rd, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG Moravian Church Quarry Road, Gomersal, BD19 4JB Oakwell Hall & Country Park, Nova Lane, Birstall, Batley WF17 9LG Red House Museum Oxford Road, Gomersal, BD19 4JP St Bartholomew’s Church, Marsden Church Lane, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6DJ St Mary’s Church Church Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9HX St Saviour’s Church, Brownhill, Batley Brookroyd Lane, Batley, WF17 OBU Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre 6 Queen Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DU Thornhill Parish Church Church Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0JZ

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