According to the kayes own early records, their major concern was to develop the potential water power of the river. Treasurer election electorate ernest february followed formed former france littlewood fred george garside golcar grayson haigh hall harry held herbert bastow hirst holme holmfirth honley house huddersfield important. Slaithwaite community centre is a community resource in the centre of slaithwaite, huddersfield, run by a volunteer committee, slaithwaite community association sca. History of slaithwaite hall my involvement began about ten years ago when my parents were looking for a smaller retirement home, they went to the hamlet named after the hall to look at a converted barn. Slaithwaite is a village and former township in the colne valley. Slaithwaite, west riding of yorkshire genealogy heraldry. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Slaithwaites history since the 1400s has been shaped by its remaining in the hands of the kaye dartmouth family.
The village stands on the river colne, the huddersfield canal, and the leeds and manchester railway, 4. The story of slaithwaite hall goes back a long way, though noone seems to know exactly how long. William simpson in 1858, john sheard in 1866 and joseph freeman who was there in 1881. Slaithwaite viaduct, kirklees 1224049 historic england. Slaithwaite, a village, a township, a chapelry, and a subdistrict, in huddersfield district, w. When they became lords of the manor of slaithwaite, there. Huddersfield, a borough, markettown, and parish, and the head of a union, in the upper division of the wapentake of agbrigg, w. You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you. A extraordinary collection of historic photos and maps of slaithwaite, the slaithwaite area and west yorkshire. Please note that this book can also be read online for free.
Slaithwaite railway station serves the village of slaithwaite near huddersfield, west yorkshire, england. Slaithwaite is a village within the metropolitan borough of kirklees, in west yorkshire. Slaithwaite civic hall, 15 new street, huddersfield. Slaithwaite cemetery in slaithwaite, west yorkshire find. Things to do in slaithwaite list of tourist attractions in. This place is situated in kirklees, yorkshire and humberside, england, united kingdom, its geographical coordinates are 53 37 0 north, 1 53 0 west and its original name with diacritics is slaithwaite. Slaithwaite photos, maps, books, memories of slaithwaite. Slaithwaite library kirklees library opening times. The club was founded at the olive branch inn situated in slaithwaite by a group of people interested in social motoring. All books are available as pdfs contact us by email for more information.
Information and guide for slaithwaite town hall,carr lane huddersfield including location and map with contact details. The station is situated between the centre of the village and the hill top residential area. Linfit fold slaithwaite nos 23, 25, 27a, 27 and 29 linthwaite hall formerly listed as nos 23, 25, 27a, 17 and 29 linthwaite hall gv ii circa 1600 slightly later extension to ne. The above map is for quick reference purposes only and may not be to scale. Slaithwaite community centre is a community resource in the centre of slaithwaite, huddersfield, run by a volunteer committee, slaithwaite. The station is 4 miles 6 km west of huddersfield railway station on the huddersfield line between huddersfield and manchester victoria. It was founded at a time when motor cars were still regarded as luxury items and. Once a humming centre of passenger services and commercial freight, it is now reduced to the bare essentials but no less useful or valued than in its former more glorious days. Timberfell clearing, is a village within the metropolitan borough of kirklees, in west yorkshire, england.
The township comprises 2,320 acres, and is in huddersfield. Before describing this old hall, it may be advisable to deal with the history of the manor of slaithwaite. Slaithwaite civic hall huddersfield community center. Slaithwaite, a village, a township, and an ecclesiastical parish in the w. Volume 5 is now completed with over 50 chapters volume 5 beaumonts of netherthong forefathers.
History of slaithwaite, in kirklees and west riding map. Historically part of the west riding of yorkshire, it lies in the colne valley, lying across the river colne and the huddersfield narrow canal, approximately 5 miles 8 km southwest of huddersfield. Our established activities include monthly talks from september to may. For a copy of the full scale map, please see the attached pdf 1224049. Slaithwaite motor tourist club was founded in 1959. It was founded at a time when motor cars were still regarded as luxury items and leisure motoring was in its infancy. For small corrections to the list entry please see our minor amendments procedure the information and images below are the opinion of the contributor, are not part of the official entry and do not. Slaithwaite pronounced slawit or slathwaite by locals is a true yorkshire grit mill town straddled by the viaduct and bisected by the canal. It is one of a number of cruck framed buildings clustered in this area of west yorkshire. A downloadable pdf version of john sugdens 1905 book slaithwaite notes.
Slaithwaite retains its essential character, despite being used as the setting for the television series, where the heart is and for some of last of the summer wine. Huddersfield local history society is a membership organisation for anybody and everybody interested in the history of the town. Full of history, the village retains several buildings from the mid 15th century, including slaithwaite hall, one of the few surviving cruck frame structures in yorkshire. Slaithwaite hall, slaithwaite huddersfield exposed. Search for a memorial or contributor by id include the name of a spouse, parent child or sibling. After many years divided into cottages, the building has been extensively restored and is now a single dwelling. Slaithwaite civic hall opening hours 2020 the time now. Slaithwaite library kirklees town hall cross street slaithwaite, hd7 5af email. It has a station on the railway, and a post, money order, and telegraph office under huddersfield.
Slaithwaite is a smaller but beautiful upcoming tourist destination that is worth a visit. Historically part of the west riding of yorkshire, it lies in the colne valley, lying across the river colne and the huddersfield narrow canal, approximately 5 miles 8. Slaithwaite, yorkshire genealogy familysearch wiki. Slaithwaite community centre, slaithwaite, england.
Continuous drip mouldings between floors to all elevations except southwest. Check out the venue details and see the events and whats happening at slaithwaite town hall. The pdf was prepared from the second edition of the book and the text can be searched. Slaithwaite, a chapelry, in the parishes of huddersfield and almondbury, union of huddersfield, upper division of the wapentake of agbrigg, w. You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden destination.
Nov 20, 2018 slaithwaite library kirklees town hall cross street slaithwaite, hd7 5af email. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of slaithwaite. Slaithwaite has a younger mean population than the rest of england, with a mean age of 38. Slaithwaite civiv hall please check with the organiser of any event to ensure it has not been cancelled due to the coronavirus, thank you. By 1900 it had grown to four platforms, a large goods shed, stables for the delivery horses, a signal box, and coal drops to feed coal to the mill boilerhouses in slaithwaite. Facilities include disabled toilets, kitchen, wifi, projector and lift. Lodges in hudderfield area meet in five different buildings at huddersfield 7, lindley 3, milnsbridge 2, kirkburton 2, uppermill 2, slaithwaite 1, meltham 1, holmfirth 1. Things to do in slaithwaite list of tourist attractions. No publisher has the right to sell or resell our books. Farnley tyas is so called to distinguish it from farnley, near leeds. Slaithwaite hall, an ancient mansion, situated on a hill which has indications of having been a fortified station, is now divided into cottages. Huddersfield, yorkshire genealogy familysearch wiki. History of slaithwaite, in kirklees and west riding map and.
A history of the working class beaumonts of west riding, yorkshire, inquires are welcome. Linthwaite hall, kirklees 1216775 historic england. Slaithwaite photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Scroll down to see all the upcoming events, or click the category below, thank you. It is placed alongside the colne river age distribution. Acknowledgements the walk exploring old slaithwaite the. The station is 4 miles 6 km west of huddersfield railway station on the huddersfield line between huddersfield and manchester victoria the station is situated between the centre of the village and the hill top residential area. Greystones at newgate slaithwaite bradshaw yorkshire. Slaithwaite is a large village in the colne valley in kirklees, west yorkshire, england. Welcome to old slaithwaite, the group devoted to the towns bygone times.
Slaithwaite hall, thought to date from the mid15th century, is located on a nearby hillside. Historically it comprised the the two hamlets of sun side and holme side, and was part of the parish of huddersfield and the honour of pontefract. The sca was formed in 1983 and is still working hard to make the community centre the hub of community life in slaithwaite. Historically part of the west riding of yorkshire, it lies in the colne valley, lying across the river colne and the huddersfield narrow canal, approximately 5 miles 8 km southwest of. Slaithwaite may not be as popular as other cities in united kingdom, but dont let that fool you. Slaithwaite community centre, slaithwaite, england is suitable for business meetings, family parties, fitness classes and lunch clubs. A topographical dictionary of england 1848 edited by samuel lewis. The following information has been contributed by users volunteering for our enriching the list project. Find halls near slaithwaite, and view many more wedding party and events suppliers near you. The traditional west riding village of slaithwaite is set in the colne valley in the south pennines, just six miles from the picturesque market town of holmfirth. Slaithwaite simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.