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Milnsbridge
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Milnsbridge is a district of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, situated 2 miles (3 km) west of the town centre, and in the Colne Valley. The name is said to have derived from the water-powered mi
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Lockwood · 1.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Milnsbridge museum, the nearest railway station is Lockwood, located 1.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is HD3 4HT. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Milnsbridge is a district of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, situated 2 miles (3 km) west of the town centre, and in the Colne Valley. The name is said to have derived from the water-powered mill and the bridge that stood alongside it in the 13th century. The Huddersfield Narrow Canal runs through Milnsbridge close to the River Colne. A viaduct carries the trans-Pennine Huddersfield Line railway that runs through Milnsbridge, and links Leeds and Manchester via Huddersfield. The Huddersfield to Manchester road route A62 passes Milnsbridge along the south side of the valley.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Milnsbridge is a district of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, situated 2 miles (3 km) west of the town centre, and in the Colne Valley. The name is said to have derived from the water-powered mill and the bridge that stood alongside it in the 13th century. The Huddersfield Narrow Canal runs through Milnsbridge close to the River Colne. A viaduct carries the trans-Pennine Huddersfield Line railway that runs through Milnsbridge, and links Leeds and Manchester via Huddersfield. The Huddersfield to Manchester road route A62 passes Milnsbridge along the south side of the valley.
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Background
History
Until recent times Milnsbridge was mostly centred on the woollen and worsted yarn textile industry, with mills situated along the riverside. These formerly relied on the river and the canal. In the late 19th century Joseph Stoner Crowther and two of his sons moved from Marsden, West Yorkshire down the Colne Valley to Milnsbridge after purchasing two mills, where they began the successful production of woollen cloth. On Wednesday, 24th June 1931 Joseph Crowther and Sons broke the world record (then six hours and four minutes) for making a suit from sheep to wearer. The event was held in partnership with Leeds' tailors Prices Ltd. The task was completed in two hours and ten minutes, setting a…
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- Coordinates
- 53.6413, -1.8262
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD3 4HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colne Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Lockwood — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Milnsbridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milnsbridge?
- Milnsbridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD3 4HT), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Milnsbridge?
- Milnsbridge is a district of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, situated 2 miles (3 km) west of the town centre, and in the Colne Valley. The name is said to have derived from the water-powered mi
- How do I get to Milnsbridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lockwood, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD3 4HT.
- Is Milnsbridge a protected site?
- Yes — Milnsbridge is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Milnsbridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lockwood, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD3 4HT.