Colne Valley Museum, Huddersfield

Name: Colne Valley Museum
Address: Cliffe Ash, Huddersfield, HD7 4PY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1484 659762

#11 among attractions in Huddersfield

Top attraction, Museum, Specialty museum

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The Colne Valley Museum is located within the Colne Valley at Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. The museum consists of four converted 19th century weavers' cottages. The museum provides an insight into what life was like for a weaver in the early 1850s. The museum includes a clog maker's workshop, a handloom chamber, a spinning room, a cropping room, kitchen and living rooms. The museum is run entirely by voluntary members. ()

Established: 1887 (138 years ago)Coordinates: 53°38'19"N, 1°51'24"W

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Cliffe AshGolcarHuddersfield HD7 4PY United Kingdom

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+44 1484 659762

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Day trips

Colne Valley Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Huddersfield Art Gallery, Huddersfield Town Hall, George Hotel, St Patrick's Church.

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Museum, Art museum
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City hall
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Museum
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Gothic Revival architecture, Church
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Church
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Bridge
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Gothic Revival architecture, Church
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