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Huddersfield, city (1991 pop. 147,825), Kirklees metropolitan district, N central England, on the Colne River. Its textile industry, including cotton, woolen, and rayon goods, is important. Other products are machinery, iron goods, chemicals, and dyed fabrics. Historically, the proximity of coal and transportation facilities by river, canal, and rail contributed greatly to Huddersfield's development. The history of the city dates back to Roman times. Huddersfield a town in N England, in Kirklees unitary authority, West Yorkshire, on the River Colne: former textile centre, now with varied manufacturing and services; university 1992. Pop.: 146 234 (2001) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Valerie Marshall, University of Huddersfield, School of Applied Sciences, Queensgate, HD1 3DH Huddersfield, England, U. As a result of this decision, the Company has closed its Seal Sands, England manufacturing location and will downsize manufacturing at its Huddersfield, England location. As a result of this decision, the Company will close its Seal Sands, England manufacturing location and downsize manufacturing at its Huddersfield, England location. |
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