Honley
Coordinates: 53°36′10″N 1°47′32″W / 53.6027°N 1.7921°W
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 Honley village centre |
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 Honley
Honley shown within West Yorkshire |
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| Population | 5,897 (2001 Census) |
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| OS grid reference | SE137118 |
| Civil parish | Holme Valley |
| Metropolitan borough | Kirklees |
| Metropolitan county | West Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HOLMFIRTH |
| Postcode district | HD9 |
| Dialling code | 01484 |
| Police | West Yorkshire |
| Fire | West Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| UK Parliament | Colne Valley |
| List of places: UK • England • Yorkshire | |
Honley is a large village in West Yorkshire, England near to Holmfirth and Huddersfield situated on the banks of the River Holme in the Holme Valley. In 2001 it had a population of 5,897 according to the census.
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[edit] Education
There are three schools in the village. Honley Infant and Nursery School for ages 3–7, Honley Junior School for ages 7–11, and Honley High School which after abolishing its sixth form college is now for ages 11–16.[1]
[edit] Churches
The Parish church is St Mary's,[2] a mostly Victorian church, constructed in 1873 on the remains of an earlier church, known as 'Old Peg' built in 1759. Though an earlier building was possibly constructed in 1503.[3] It is surrounded by a burial ground contain many interesting inscribed tomb-stones[4] together with the remnants of a set of village stocks. The inscriptions on the stones and presence of the stocks suggest an earlier date for the foundation of the church.
[edit] Public transport
[edit] Rail
Honley railway station opened on 1 July 1850, on the Penistone Line. It connects the village to Huddersfield and Sheffield with an hourly service.
[edit] Road
There are regular bus services to Huddersfield, Holmfirth and Meltham. Most bus services are operated by the First Group and K-Line (also known as Teamdeck) who are based in the village.
[edit] Cultural events
The annual Honley Agricultural Show[5] takes place on the second Saturday of June. This has used farmland between Honley and Meltham and more recently farmland in Farnley Tyas. This is an event where animal lovers can bring their dogs, horses, cattle, sheep and even mice to be judged "best in show". Craft and local produce stalls are also present around the showground.
Honley has a thriving musical tradition with both Ladies and Male Voice Choirs.
[edit] Local sports
[edit] Honley FC
Honley FC field junior teams in age groups beginning at under-6 level right through to under-17 level. All these teams play in the Huddersfield junior football league.[6] The teams play competitive seven-a-side matches from under seven's to under ten's and eleven-a-side matches from under eleven to under seventeen.[7] An adult side with three teams, is currently playing in the Huddersfield and District Association Football League. The 'A' team is in the second division, the 'B' team is in reserve division one and the 'C' team is in reserve division three.[8]
[edit] Notable people
- Biff Byford, singer with heavy metal band Saxon
- France Littlewood, (1863–1941) was a socialist activist.
- Captain Sydney Liversedge (1897–1979) first world war flying ace was born in Honley.
[edit] Gallery
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Village viewed from the rail line to Brockholes
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Honley viewed from Oldfield Road. Castle Hill is seen top Right, with Huddersfield in the Distance, Central to the picture is Berry Brow & Newsome
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[edit] References
- ^ Steven Tuck, June 2009. "Kirklees Council". Kirklees.gov.uk. http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/community/education-learning/education-learning.asp. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
- ^ St Mary's Church
- ^ Mary's Church guide
- ^ Honley cemetery inscriptions
- ^ "Honley Show Society Ltd / Honley Show, West Yorkshire". Honleyshow.co.uk. 2010-06-12. http://www.honleyshow.co.uk/. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
- ^ Huddersfield RCD Junior Football League
- ^ Honley Junior Football club
- ^ Huddersfield & District Association Football League
[edit] External links
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