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Joseph Kaye, 'Builder of Huddersfield'

Room G4 & G5, Brian Jackson House, 2 New North Parade, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5JP

  • 16 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Talk

Joseph Kaye (1778/9-1858) claimed to have built around a third of Huddersfield's buildings in the first half of the 19th century.  But he had many other strings to his bow in a wide-ranging career.  This illustrated talk celebrates his local legacy.

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As a builder Joseph Kaye was responsible for some of the town's most notable Georgian and Victorian buildings, which shaped the town we still know today, including the Grade I listed Railway Station, George Hotel, old Infirmary, chapels, churches and more.  Born in humble circumstances, and an orphan by the age of seven, he was also a publican, brewer, quarryman and millowner, and was much involved in the public life of the fast-growing town.  This illustrated talk, by local historian David Griffiths, will trace all these aspects of Kaye's career and impact on the town. The event is jointly organised by Huddersfield Civic and Local History Societies.

Timings

Wednesday 16 September:
Talk from 19:00hrs to 20:00hrs

Location & directions

Room G4 & G5, Brian Jackson House, 2 New North Parade, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5JP

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is a public car park on New North Parade.

Additional information

Max number of people:
100
Estimated duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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