Huddersfield is a large town in the district of Kirlees in West Yorkshire, located near the confluence of the Rivers Colne and Holme. Close to the Pennines and with superb rail and motorway links, Huddersfield has historically been an important industrial town with dye making, coal mining, chemical works and textiles mills all being major forms of employment in the area throughout the past. Modern Huddersfield is a cosmopolitan mix of cultures and industries with a university, a rich mix of traditional and contemporary arts and performance and a proud sporting heritage. Its town centre boasts some stunning architecture and first rate shopping facilites as well as night life and entertainment that offers something for everyone.
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