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   Dewsbury is a market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees in West Yorkshire, England. It lies on the River Calder and on an arm of the Calder and Hebble Navigation waterway. It is to the west of Wakefield, east of Huddersfield and south of Leeds.

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   Apr 14, 2024 · Last Updated: Apr 14, 2024 • Article History. Dewsbury. The town centre of Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, Eng. Dewsbury, town in Kirklees metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of West Yorkshire, historic county of Yorkshire, northern England. It lies along the River Calder 9 miles (14 km) south-southwest of Leeds.

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   Dewsbury, cradled in West Yorkshire, weaves a compelling story of heritage and community, presenting a fusion of architectural splendour and enduring traditions. Dewsbury in a Nutshell. At Dewsbury’s core, set within West Yorkshire’s landscape, lies a town steeped in historical depth and communal vibrancy.

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   Dewsbury is a market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees in West Yorkshire, England. It lies on the River Calder and on an arm of the Calder and Hebble Navigation waterway. It is to the west of Wakefield, east of Huddersfield and south of Leeds.

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   Where is Dewsbury?

   • Dewsbury is situated between Leeds and Bradford 8 miles (13 km) to the north, Huddersfield a similar distance to the south west, and Wakefield 6 mi (10 km) east. Its proximity to these major urban centres, the M1 and M62 motorways and its position on the Huddersfield Line, served by the TransPennine Express, have contributed to its growth.

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   What makes Dewsbury unique?

   • Dewsbury, cradled in West Yorkshire, weaves a compelling story of heritage and community, presenting a fusion of architectural splendour and enduring traditions. At Dewsbury’s core, set within West Yorkshire’s landscape, lies a town steeped in historical depth and communal vibrancy.

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   Where is Dewsbury Minster?

   • Dewsbury Minster is near the River Calder. Some of it was built in the 13th century. The market was set up in the 14th century. In 1770, a short branch of the Calder and Hebble Navigation reached the town. That helped the mills because the boats could get to to Manchester and Hull. The town now has a large Muslim community.

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   What is Dewsbury famous for?

   • Pioneer House: An early 20th-century example of neoclassical architecture, originally built for the Co-operative movement and now a focal point for regeneration in the town. Betty Boothroyd, the first female Speaker of the House of Commons, was born in Dewsbury, breaking new ground in British politics.

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   Dewsbury is a market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees in West Yorkshire. It is on the River Calder. A bit of the Calder and Hebble Navigation waterway goes there. It is to the west of Wakefield, east of Huddersfield and south of Leeds. It was an important centre for wool milling.