Former infirmary. latterly a college, Huddersfield
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Former infirmary. latterly a college, Huddersfield
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 2 Nov 2017
This fine building in the classical style is now disused. The architect was John Oates and the infirmary on New North Road opened in 1831. It cost £7500 as built and had 20 beds initially. Like many building in Huddersfield it was built by the firm of Joseph Kaye. I believe I was born here and was certainly an inpatient once. It was replaced by a rather large and brutal building in Lindley that is visible from across the Colne Valley.
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Image Location
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53.648328
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-1.788927