West Yorkshire’s Dewsbury is surrounded by the larger settlements of Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford and Halifax, but with a population of nearly 55,000 it is a sizeable town in its own right, with a history in keeping. The town’s name is probably derived from Dew meaning stream, and burg, a fort. Dewsbury was of considerable ecclesiastical importance in Saxon times, St Paulinus having preached in the town in 627AD. Paulinus was the first Bishop of York. Dewsbury Minster is said to be sited on the spot by the Calder where he preached, and it was a foundation of some significance, receiving tithes from the surrounding district through the medieval era. In the industrial age Dewsbury was a textile town, its development helped by the link built in 1770 to the Calder and Hebble Navigation, and by the arrival of the railway in 1848. In earlier times woollen cloth was produced in Dewsbury. When the shoddy process was invented it became a centre for the uniform and blanket material made from the combination of recycled and new wool. In the post-industrial age Dewsbury is changing, the town centre being revived and refurbished to show the beauty of the old York-stone buildings, and old mills being converted into stylish apartments for commuters who work in Leeds or further afield in Sheffield and Manchester. With easy access via express-links to the M1 and the M62 Dewsbury is well placed for commuters. The town’s market benefits from the same links bringing people in, with upwards of 400 stalls every Wednesday and Saturday, and its revival was marked in 2007 by the award of the title of Britain’s Best Market.
Attraction
Classes
Dentist
Baker & Rigby Dental Surgery
Batley Carr Dental Surgery
Dewsbury Dental Care
Estate Agent
APS Estate Agents
Daisy Hill Estates
Holroyds
Local Properties
Yorkshire Property Lettings
Golf Club
Market
Dewsbury Market
Dewsbury Open Air Market
Dewsbury Rams Car Boot
Pub and Bar
Ale Taster
Alma Inn
Black Bull
Bulls Head
Flat Top
Gate
Imperial
Market House
Old Turk
Poacher Inn
Spinners Arm
West Riding Licensed Refreshment Rooms
Woolpack Country Inn
Restaurant
Pioneer Tandoori Restaurant
Piri Piri Grill
Regal
West Riding Licensed Refreshment Rooms
Yorkshire Fayre
Solicitor
Dewsbury Law Solicitors
Lawrence Chadwick
Nadat Solicitors
Taxi
A1 Taxis
Acme Radio Cars Ltd
Ariel Taxis
Crown Taxis
Rex Taxis
Royal Cars
Vet
Sports Clubs
Dewsbury Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Shops
Dawson Books
Dewsbury Books
Tiger Lilies
Sugar and Spice
Boots
Sykes Chemist
Date Opticians
Dewsbury Cobbler
Douglas Ltd
Wickes
Clever Cow Organics
H Samuel
B&Q
Specsavers
Respr's Blinds
Pets At Home
Antiques
Activities
Savile Bowmen(Archery)
Places to Stay near Dewsbury
Heath Cottage Hotel (0.96 miles)
Heath Cottage is a fine example of early Victorian architecture, offering superb facilities in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. A Yorkshire welcome awaits you in one of our excellent en-suite bedrooms. Heath Cottage is ... More | visit website
Alder House Hotel (1.73 miles)
Set in 2.5 acres of wooded gardens, just a short drive from Leeds and Bradford, this converted Georgian house provides a quiet and relaxed atmosphere for your break away.
Whether you are considering a romantic weekend, ... More | visit website
Healey House Hotel (1.73 miles)
Holiday Inn Leeds Wakefield M1, Junction 40 (2.07 miles)
A warm welcome awaits at the Holiday Inn Leeds Wakefield hotel where you will be greeted by our friendly and helpful staff. The Wakefield hotel is conveniently located by junction 40 of the M1 motorway, ... More | visit website
Mews Hotel (2.24 miles)
Set in delightful mews courtyard the hotel dates back to 1746 and was originally used as a warehouse for sorting rags. The fourteen room hotel is now furnished to a ... More | visit website
Dimple Well Lodge Hotel (2.40 miles)
Healds Hall Hotel (2.61 miles)
Healds Hall is a family-run hotel with a nationally acclaimed award-winning restaurant and bistro. Set peacefully in landscaped, picturesque gardens Healds Hall presents an ideal venue when planning a conference, meeting or visiting the area. ... More | visit website
Headlands House Hotel (2.84 miles)
Family run hotel conveniently located between Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Halifax and Wakefield. Located close to the major motorway networks. Extremely friendly and hospitable staff who are more than happy ... More
Days Inn Wakefield (3.45 miles)
Old Vicarage Hotel (3.47 miles)
The Old Vicarage built in 1893, formerly the home of the Vicars of Bruntcliffe, was purchased from the Church by the previous owners in 1977 and in 1986 the building ... More
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