Kirklees Collection

Call of the wild... pupils of Stile Common Junior School performed a musical extravaganza at Newsome High School to raise money for the World Wildlife Fund

Interviewer Anne Mountfield with youngsters destined to appear on TV. A BBC film crew spent two days at Moor End High School, Crosland Moor

Honley Show. A bird in the hand... Margaret Mottram, of the Thurlstone Owl Sanctuary, shows a young tawny owl to Adam and Ben Whitehead, of Golcar. 11th June 1988

Nina Hossain is pictured in conference with her team of pupils and staff from Newsome High School who turned journalist for the day to publish their own newspaper

Champagne-style shopping - Mrs Winifred Haigh and her husband Jack (left) were the first of 50 customers presented with free bottles of champagne after spending £ 200 or more at Huddersfields

Wembley, here we come! On parade outside Deighton Sports Centre are members of Outlane Marching Ambassadors, one of three youth bands from Yorkshire who have won their way to the British

Publicans of the Hare and Hounds, Marsden, Brian and Jean Tillotson (centre), help the children and parents celebrate the Duke and Duchess of Yorks marriage. 23rd July 1986

Residents of Fenay Lea Drive, Waterloo, enjoy themselves in spite of the weather, to celebrate the Duke and Duchess of Yorks marriage. 23rd July 1986

Even the rain couldn t dampen the royal wedding fever as people took to the streets to celebrate the Duke and Duchess of Yorks marriage

Food, glorious food helps the street party at Browning Road, Sheepridge, go with a swing. Celebrations for the wedding of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah Ferguson. 23rd July 1986

Essex joined the Yorkshire-Lancashire waterway at Marsden yesterday. Pop star, actor and patron of Huddersfield Canal Society David Essex was at Tunnel End Canal

Some 200 Sea Cadets from all over West Yorkshire paraded through Huddersfield as part of the celebrations for Trafalgar Day, Some 25 Huddersfield cadets took part in the event

Competitors for the great Lawn Mower Grand Prix line-up on the Sands Hatch starting grid, waiting for Holmfirth Round Table chairman Mr Trevor Coldwell to drop the chequered flag

The retiring president of Huddersfield Womens Luncheon Club, Mrs Jean Gee (left), hands over the badge of office to successor Mrs Eileen Broadbent

Piles of paper, these pupils from Almondbury High School have been helping to collect six tons of paper for recycling as part of a major scheme

Kirkburton Karate Club had success at the Northern Championships in Sheffield with second and third places in individual competition and a second place in a team event

Paddocks Limelight Majorette Show Troupe scooped two top prizes at the recent 6th Universal Carnival Championships, at Bridlington

Brown Owl Mrs Kathleen Charlesworth has said goodbye to the 3rd (Kirkburton West) Lepton Methodist Brownies after 16 years

Zoe Cook (left) and Sarah Bull were star performers when six pupils of the Pam Strickland and Adele Taylor school of dancing went on a weeks holiday to Kent to brush up on their ballet, tap

Holly Bank School headteacher Mr Trevor Hodkinson accepts this £; 70 cheque from children in Norristhorpe Avenue, Liversedge

Retiring music teacher Miss Janet Beaumont takes the baton for the last time at the third annual music festival St Davids School, Marsh

A venture involving several hundred children has produced a multicoloured display of work. Pupils from state schools - Rawthorpe High, Moldgreen Junior and Infants, Dalton Infants, Dalton Juniors

Shine on... These cheeky Brownies couldn t resist waylaying Peter Boswell, of Moldgreen, to give his shoes a quick brush up on the first day of Brownie smile week

A fitness challenge day Kirkburton Karate Club raised over £; 1000 for Huddersfield Royal Infirmarys special care baby unit

Musicians in Honley High Schools senior orchestra came home the victorious from the National Festival of Music for Youth - after beating their own colleagues in the orchestra final

The Variety Club of Great Britain - the celebrities charity organization - has presented a minibus to Nortonthorpe Hall School, Scissett

Caring for the environment... Three schools in Rawthorpe combined together to spend a day on " litter alert" Rawthorpe Infant

Pond dipping... pupils of Sheepridges Ashbrow Junior School (from left) Marcus Bennett, Jason Swales, Sabrina Barrett and Matthew Crowther discover life at the bottom of Meltham Mills dam

Honley High School won two top awards at the National festival of Music for Youth in London. Assistant music teacher Miss Felicity Storer is pictured with some of the youngsters who took part

Headmaster Mr Peter Middleton (pictured), of Meltham CofE Primary School, presented Gold Arrows - the top awards for Cubs - to these youngsters from the area

Dining in style... retiring dinner lady Mrs Edna Maloney gets the VIP treatment during her last lunch hour at Berry Brow Infants and Nursery School

Working with Welephant... West Yorkshire Fire Services safety conscious friend visited Rowley Hill playgroup. The visit was arranged by care trainee Clair Hannam

Kirklees WF17 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kirklees WF17 0

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Postcode Sector Map of Kirklees HD1 6

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Postcode Sector Map of Kirklees HD1 3

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Postcode Sector Map of Kirklees HD8 8

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The Death of Robin Hood, c1835, (1912). Artist: Thales Fielding
The Death of Robin Hood, c1835, (1912). From Bibbys Annual 1912, [ J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

John Smith's Going to the Match - Huddersfield Town FC
Kirklees Stadium (currently known due to sponsorship as the John Smith's Stadium) is a multi-use stadium in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England

Singing fireman Graham Walker, gave hundreds of schoolchildren fire prevention instruction of a different kind at Huddersfield Town Hall today

Nicholas is rigged out by singing fireman Graham Walker, who gave hundreds of schoolchildren fire prevention instruction of a different kind at Huddersfield Town Hall today

Sisters Joanne (left) and Deborah Clark were two of many youngsters who tried their hand at screen printing at Huddersfield Art Gallery

It was a day full of noise, action, music and fun. Kirklees traditional summer entertainments came to a colourful conclusion with the Gala Day in Greenhead Park

This cheerful group of toddlers from Quarry Hill playgroup found a new friend in Mr George Sykes, a resident of The Homestead, Almondbury

Any Questions? team including Menzies Campbell, Enoch Powell, Edwina Curry, Gerald Kaufman and Jonathan Dimbleby. Slaithwaite, 13th December 1991

Novelist Stan Barstow visited Old Bank First School, Mirfield, to talk about his work. The visit was organised by local childrens writer Bill Forde

Rag time... Huddersfield Polytechnic students at the start of a town centre bath and bed push for charity. Various modes of transport wound their way from St Georges Square down to the Queensgate

This giant tuna weighing more than 700lb, landed at Huddersfields Market Hall. Mr Richard Gafney, a manager of Winn s, shows the king-sized catch

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"Kirklees: A Tapestry of Vibrant Stories and Adventures" In the heart of Kirklees, amidst the call of the wild, young pupils from Stile Common Junior School showcased their immense talent through a mesmerizing musical extravaganza. Their voices echoed through the air, leaving everyone in awe. Anne Mountfield, an interviewer with a keen eye for potential stars, had the privilege to sit down with these young prodigies who were destined to appear on television. Their dreams and aspirations filled the room as they shared their stories and hopes for a bright future. At Honley Show, Margaret Mottram from Thurlstone Owl Sanctuary held a majestic bird in her hands. The bond between them was evident as she passionately spoke about her dedication to protecting these magnificent creatures that grace our skies. John Smith's Going to the Match captured the spirit of Huddersfield Town FC within Kirklees. The roar of passionate fans reverberated throughout every corner as they cheered on their beloved team towards victory. Exploring Kirklees became effortless with detailed maps guiding us through its diverse landscapes. From WF17 0 to HD1 6 and HD1 3 all the way to HD8 8 and HD8 9 - each location offered unique experiences waiting to be discovered. The Death of Robin Hood by Thales Fielding transported us back in time, capturing this legendary tale that has stood the test of centuries. It reminded us how folklore can shape our understanding of history while igniting our imagination. Amidst all this excitement, Mrs Winifred Haigh and her husband Jack embarked on champagne-style shopping adventures within Kirklees. They reveled in discovering hidden gems while creating cherished memories together. Brian and Jean Tillotson welcomed locals into their warm embrace at Hare and Hounds pub in Marsden. Their hospitality created an inviting atmosphere where laughter flowed freely among friends old and new.