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Dudley Hill history
There are a few mentions of the name Dudley Hill prior to the industrial revolution. Dudley Hill was a name of a man who lived in the town of Dudley Hill in 17th century.
Religious history
Wesleyan Sunday School opened in 1816, Wesleyan Chapel in 1823 and Ebenezer Primitive Methodists Chapel opened in 1833 and in 1861 Salem Chapel opened on Sticker Lane. John Wesley visited Dudley Hill in 1744.
Industrial history
Bowling Iron Works was founded in 1788. Terry’s Mill opened in 1823. Industry Mill was destroyed in a fire in 1890 but rebuilt in brick. In 1935 Jubilee Mills opened.
Transport history
Dudley Hill was at the junction of three turnpikes: the Cutler Heights to Bradford turnpike (1740) down Rooley Lane. The station was opened in 1856 with a new larger station in 1875. The passenger service ended in 1952 and it was closed to freight in 1979. In 1903 electric trams came to Dudley Hill.
Commercial history
The 600 seat Picture Palace cinema on Tong Street was designed for Walter Goodall (1868–1933) by architects Howorth & Howorth of Cleckheaton. The UK headquarters of Hallmark Cards is in Dudley Hill having moved from Bingley.
Educational history
The Bierley National School was built in 1870 and Lorne Street School in 1874. Dudley Hill School was also built in 1878.
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