The frontage of Huddersfield station presents an imposing and grand image for what is, after all, just a railway station! It was designed by the architect James Pigott Pritchett and built by the firm of Joseph Kaye between 1846 and 1850 to the neo-classical style. It is a Grade I listed structure and it dominates St. George's Square where it is situated. The London and North Western Railway opened the station in 1847 to serve the hugely important town and community of West Yorkshire. To the far right of the picture is Andy's Nissan Micra, somewhat dwarfed by the building it's parked in front of!
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