The movement to end the transatlantic slave trade is well documented but few people may know that during the nineteenth century, Black abolitionists campaigned in what is today known as Kirklees.
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Huddersfield Library will begin operations to move to a temporary new space this month as part of Kirklees Council’s exciting plans to redevelop the town centre.
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Warms Spaces are friendly and comfortable places where residents can keep warm and be with other people. We have 24 libraries across Kirklees that will be used as Warm Spaces.
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Kirklees Libraries become the first public library service in the UK to be recognised for work to champion health and wellbeing in communities.
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A unique partnership between Kirklees Libraries and Lawrence Batley Theatre aims to improve health and tackle isolation by taking art to the people.
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Kirklees Libraries staff receive New Year’s Honours recognition three years in a row with a British Empire Medal in the 2022 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee New Year’s Honours list.
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Kirklees Libraries add to their tally of awards with a nod for their work to create a safe space to talk about death and dying.
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Cosmia Festival is a multi-arts event based in Huddersfield which features storytelling by award winning authors and fun activities for everyone to take part in.
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