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| How To Get To Kirklees |
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| Kirklees covers 254 square miles and stretches from the high moorlands of the Pennines (including part of the Peak National Park) around Marsden and Holmfirth in the west to the edge of Bradford, Leeds and Wakefield in the east. The M62 motorway traverses the northern edge of the borough. Being at the centre of the country with excellent transport links, Kirklees is easy to get to from all areas of the country. |
| The M62 crosses the north of the district and offers easy connections with the M1, M6, and A1 north/south routes. Good roads within the area enable easy touring |
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| By Rail |
| Network Rail: Information about the rail network. National Rail: Timetables, journey planner and useful information. |
| Whilst in Kirklees you can benefit from an excellent public transport system. Why not take a break from the driving and let someone else get you around. A range of tickets and passes cover buses and trains to help you explore the district. Further details are available from: Metro: 0113 2457676 Yorkshire Traction: 01484 531998 |
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| Local history is the story of your community. Whether you are wanting to trace the history of a local firm, undertaking a project for homework or discovering your ancestral roots, the Local Studies Library may be able to help. The main collection of local material is held in the Library in Huddersfield. There are smaller collections in Dewsbury, Batley and Cleckheaton. The Library holds a large collection of books relating to the Kirklees area. However, it is important to remember that you may have to consult a variety of sources when carrying out historical or family research. Some of the sources available include the following:- MAPS. There is a large collection of historical Ordnance Survey maps covering the Kirklees area from 1843 onwards. Copy Tithe maps are also available and some earlier printed maps, including Jeffrey's Yorkshire of 1778. |
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