Talk 8, Almondbury church & Huddersfield Parish Church & Old London Road

This material is held atHeritage Quay, University of Huddersfield

  • Reference
    • GB 1103 MNT/8
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1980s-1990s
  • Physical Description
    • Manuscript

Scope and Content

3 different subjects, all with slides. Almondbury Church (17 slides in 1 small green slide box). History of Almondbury Church, it's development and alterations. Looks at the church clock, stone carvings, windows, porch etc. Huddersfield Parish Church (13 slides in 1 small green slide box). History of Huddersfield Parish Church, it's development, alterations and various incumbants. The Old London Road (111 slides in 3 small green slide boxes) Talks about the history of the road, mentions it's route - Elland to Kirkburton via Cowcliffe, Fixby Hall, Fartown, Oldgate, Shorehead, Aspley, Almondbury Bank, Almondbury, St Helen's Gate, Dark Lane, Woodsome Mill, Dogley, Hillside to Kirkburon. The first Branch Road to Brighouse,

Access Information

Original available for consultation by appointment

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Handwritten loose pages with slides