Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dean Clough
In or near Norwood Green.
Dean Clough — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Steve Jaikens — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Halifax · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dean Clough is a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Duke of Wellington's Regiment Museum showcases the history of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment from its formation in 1702 to its integration into the Yorkshire Regiment in 2006. Visitors can explore displays that tell the stories of soldiers who served in the regiment, using their own words.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dean Clough is a museum located in Yorkshire. It is known for its extensive collection and exhibitions, housed within a former textile mill, reflecting the region's industrial heritage.
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Background
History
John Crossley, with his brother, Thomas, and James Travis first leased Dean Clough Mills in 1802. When this lease expired after twenty years John Crossley took on a new lease in his own name. After his death in 1837, at which time three hundred people were employed, his three sons, John, Joseph and Francis, continued the business as John Crossley and Sons. They formed a joint stock company in 1864, becoming one of the first limited liability companies in Britain. It was this company that built the very large mills on the site between 1841 and 1869, together with large sheds which have now been demolished. Around 1855 the alphabetical naming system was introduced for the mills. There were…
Description
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Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.7280, -1.8620
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HX3 5WP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Halifax
- Phone
- 01422 352334
- Nearest railway station
- Halifax — 1 km
- Official site
- museums.calderdale.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Dean Clough (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dean Clough?
- Dean Clough is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX3 5WP), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- What is Dean Clough?
- Dean Clough — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dean Clough?
- The nearest railway station is Halifax, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX3 5WP.
- Is Dean Clough a protected site?
- Yes — Dean Clough is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Dean Clough?
- The nearest railway station is Halifax, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX3 5WP.