Luddites and League in Heritage Strategy

Published date08 April 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
Entitled 'We Are Making History', the new strategy will be discussed at the council's Cabinet, who will be asked to approve it

A key aim is to raise the profile of Kirklees' rich and diverse heritage in all its forms, from its renowned role in the Industrial Revolution to protest movements such as The Luddites and Women's Suffrage and the formation of the Rugby League.

The Heritage Strategy was created with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund through their Resilient Heritage funding programme, following a public consultation in 2023.

It will sit alongside new Tourism and Cultural Strategies which are currently being developed.

Richard Parry, strategic director for adults and health at Kirklees Council, said: "This April sees Kirklees celebrating our 50th anniversary, so the new Heritage Strategy couldn't be better timed. Kirklees continues to make history as it always has done, but we also want our diverse heritage to inspire the future of the district.

"Heritage in Kirklees is amazing in breadth and quality and this strategy...

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