My
name is Nina I'm an undergraduate student studying journalism and I
aspire to be a journalist and an author. My blog is essentially
a portfolio for my journalistic writing which I aim to look back on
in several years and see how my writing has improved. As readers you
can expect a slightly wacky take on the world.
Task One
I started this blog as for part of my magazine journalism module we were asked to create a blog. Upon creating this blog we were told to find three unusual and interesting facts about Huddersfield. I've actually gone beyond this task and comprised a small list of facts about Huddersfield, some you may already know, some are based on history and others are simply odd.
1) Simon Armitage (the famous poet), Sir Lawrence Batley (a famous entrepreneur and philanthropist) and Sir Patrick Stewart (primarily known for his acting) are all related to Huddersfield and all were either born in, studied in or worked in Huddersfield.
2) There are several large (and beautiful) churches in Huddersfield alongside a large population yet it is still classed as a town rather than a city simply due to the fact that it doesn't have a cathedral.
3) The Parish (A pub which plays rock and heavy metal music) is ironically named. When we think of stereotypes most people assume that everyone who dresses alternatively (emo/goth etc) are either members of a cult or are devil worshipers. The fact that the word 'Parish' relates to Christianity breaks these stereotypes.
4) Queensgate Market is incredibly warm however despite complaints from stall-owners, there is no air conditioning due to the fact that the market building is historical and there are worries that air conditioning may damage the roof.
5) There is a plaque in Huddersfield Market which was unveiled on the 6th April 2010 by the Mayor of Kirklees, Councillor Julie Stewart-Turner to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the official opening of Queensgate Market.
6) The Lincoln Florists in Queensgate Market is actually the oldest florists in Huddersfield.
7) Actor James Neville Mason (Julius Caesar, The Desert Fox, North by Northwest) was born in Huddersfield, drank in The Marsh pub and even had a road named after him.
8) The majority of Huddersfield was built and supported by the Ramsden family who owned the manor of Huddersfield in 1599 which is why several parts of Huddersfield such as the Ramsden building of Huddersfield University, Ramsden Street and Sir John Ramsden's Canal all include the family name.
Task One
I started this blog as for part of my magazine journalism module we were asked to create a blog. Upon creating this blog we were told to find three unusual and interesting facts about Huddersfield. I've actually gone beyond this task and comprised a small list of facts about Huddersfield, some you may already know, some are based on history and others are simply odd.
1) Simon Armitage (the famous poet), Sir Lawrence Batley (a famous entrepreneur and philanthropist) and Sir Patrick Stewart (primarily known for his acting) are all related to Huddersfield and all were either born in, studied in or worked in Huddersfield.
2) There are several large (and beautiful) churches in Huddersfield alongside a large population yet it is still classed as a town rather than a city simply due to the fact that it doesn't have a cathedral.
3) The Parish (A pub which plays rock and heavy metal music) is ironically named. When we think of stereotypes most people assume that everyone who dresses alternatively (emo/goth etc) are either members of a cult or are devil worshipers. The fact that the word 'Parish' relates to Christianity breaks these stereotypes.
4) Queensgate Market is incredibly warm however despite complaints from stall-owners, there is no air conditioning due to the fact that the market building is historical and there are worries that air conditioning may damage the roof.
5) There is a plaque in Huddersfield Market which was unveiled on the 6th April 2010 by the Mayor of Kirklees, Councillor Julie Stewart-Turner to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the official opening of Queensgate Market.
6) The Lincoln Florists in Queensgate Market is actually the oldest florists in Huddersfield.
7) Actor James Neville Mason (Julius Caesar, The Desert Fox, North by Northwest) was born in Huddersfield, drank in The Marsh pub and even had a road named after him.
8) The majority of Huddersfield was built and supported by the Ramsden family who owned the manor of Huddersfield in 1599 which is why several parts of Huddersfield such as the Ramsden building of Huddersfield University, Ramsden Street and Sir John Ramsden's Canal all include the family name.
Hi Nina, I really enjoyed reading this, and have discovered a few new things about Huddersfield. Well done. Ruth
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