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'''Linthwaite''' (known as ''Linfit'' in the local community)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Taylor |first1=Arthur |title=The Sair Inn, W Yorks, pub review |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/pubs-and-bars/the-sair-inn-w-yorks-pub-review/ |accessdate=11 January 2020 |work=The Telegraph |date=20 February 2016}}</ref> is a village in [[Kirklees]], [[West Yorkshire]], England. [[Historic counties of England|Historically]] part of the [[West Riding of Yorkshire]], it is situated {{convert|4|mi}} west of [[Huddersfield]], on the [[A62 road|A62]] in the [[Colne Valley]]. The village together with '''Blackmoorfoot''' had a population of 3,835 according to the 2001 census.
'''Linthwaite''' (known as ''Linfit'' in the local community)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Taylor |first1=Arthur |title=The Sair Inn, W Yorks, pub review |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/pubs-and-bars/the-sair-inn-w-yorks-pub-review/ |accessdate=11 January 2020 |work=The Telegraph |date=20 February 2016}}</ref> is a village in the [[Kirklees]] district, in [[West Yorkshire]], England. [[Historic counties of England|Historically]] part of the [[West Riding of Yorkshire]], it is situated {{convert|4|mi}} west of [[Huddersfield]], on the [[A62 road|A62]] in the [[Colne Valley]]. The village together with '''Blackmoorfoot''' had a population of 3,835 according to the 2001 census.


The [[River Colne, West Yorkshire|River Colne]], [[Huddersfield Narrow Canal]], the [[Huddersfield Line|Huddersfield to Manchester railway line]] and [[A62 road|A62]] main road all pass near to the village. After they were constructed, textile mills were then built to produce cloth making use of the river. This led to the growth of the village. Linthwaite Hall on Linfit Fold was built around 1600.
The [[River Colne, West Yorkshire|River Colne]], [[Huddersfield Narrow Canal]], the [[Huddersfield Line|Huddersfield to Manchester railway line]] and [[A62 road|A62]] main road all pass near to the village. After they were constructed, textile mills were then built to produce cloth making use of the river. This led to the growth of the village. Linthwaite Hall on Linfit Fold was built around 1600.


Currently, it is a busy village with five pubs, including the Sair Inn, a traditional pub, formerly known as the 'New Inn' and now one of the few 'own brew' pubs still in the country. It won the [[Campaign for Real Ale|CAMRA]] National Pub of the Year Award in 1997.
Currently, it is a busy village with five pubs. Blackmoorfoot Reservoir, at the top of Gilroyd Lane, is a wintering site for migrating [[Anatidae|wildfowl]] and wading birds.
Linthwaite is believed to be given where the surname Dyson started in 1316.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1309867/Why-the-Dysons-keep-faith-in-their-genes.html|title=Why the Dysons keep faith in their genes|last=|first=|date=10 June 2001|work=Daily Telegraph|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=9 September 2007}}</ref>


== History ==
Blackmoorfoot Reservoir, at the top of Gilroyd Lane, is a wintering site for migrating [[Anatidae|wildfowl]] and wading birds.
Linthwaite is believed to be given where the surname Dyson started in 1316.<ref>{{cite web |last= |first= |date=10 June 2001 |title=Why the Dysons keep faith in their genes |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1309867/Why-the-Dysons-keep-faith-in-their-genes.html |archive-url= |archive-date= |accessdate=9 September 2007 |work=Daily Telegraph}}</ref>

Linthwaite was formerly a [[Township (England)|township]] and [[chapelry]] in the parish of [[Almondbury]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://visionofbritain.org.uk/place/742|title=History of Linthwaite, in Kirklees and West Riding|publisher=[[A Vision of Britain through Time]]|accessdate=11 October 2024}}</ref> in 1866 Linthwaite became a separate [[civil parish]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10443921|title=Relationships and changes Linthwaite CP/Ch through time|publisher=A Vision of Britain through Time|accessdate=11 October 2024}}</ref> in 1894 Linthwaite became an [[Urban district (England and Wales)|urban district]], on 1 April 1937 the district was abolished to form [[Colne Valley Urban District]], part also went to the [[County Borough of Huddersfield]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10136052|title=Relationships and changes Linthwaite UD through time|publisher=A Vision of Britain through Time|accessdate=11 October 2024}}</ref> On 1 April 1937 the parish was abolished to form Colne Valley, part also went to Huddersfield.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ukbmd.org.uk/reg/districts/huddersfield.html|title=Huddersfield Registration District|publisher=UKBMD|accessdate=11 October 2024}}</ref> In 1931 the parish had a population of 9688.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10443921/cube/TOT_POP|title=Population statistics Linthwaite CP/Ch through time|publisher=A Vision of Britain through Time|accessdate=11 October 2024}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
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==Sport==
==Sport==
In sport the village has two teams in the [[Huddersfield Cricket League|Huddersfield District Cricket League]]: Broad Oak (on the top road) and Linthwaite (in the valley).
In sport the village has two teams in the [[Huddersfield Cricket League|Huddersfield District Cricket League]]: Broad Oak (near the church) won the 2023 Sykes Cup and Linthwaite (in the valley).

Linthwaite have 3 senior football teams playing in the [[Huddersfield and District Association Football League|Huddersfield District League]]. They won the Division One & Barlow Cup double in 2018/19.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fulltime.thefa.com/table.html?selectedSeason=202671918&selectedDivision=255409116&ftsTablePageContent.fixtureAnalysisForm.standingsTableDay=3&ftsTablePageContent.fixtureAnalysisForm.standingsTableMonth=0&ftsTablePageContent.fixtureAnalysisForm.standingsTableYear=2024&activeTab=1 |title=Huddersfield and District Association Football League: 2018–19: Division 1 |publisher=The FA |access-date=3 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/examiner-community-awards-2020-sports-18431185 |title=Examiner Community Awards 2020 – Sports Team of the Year |website=Yorkshire Live |date=16 June 2020 |access-date=3 January 2024}}</ref>


Linthwaite also has football teams playing in the RCD Junior Football League from under-8s right up to under-18s. They also have a football group of 5-to-7 year olds.
Linthwaite also has football teams playing in the RCD Junior Football League from under-8s right up to under-18s. They also have a football group of 5-to-7 year olds.
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Linthwaite}}
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* [https://www.prideinlinthwaite.com Pride in Linthwaite]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070609055023/http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/visitorportal/whattodo/folklore.asp Linthwaite Leadboilers]
* [https://www.leadboilers.com Linthwaite Leadboilers]



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53°37′35″N 1°50′46″W / 53.6264°N 1.8461°W / 53.6264; -1.8461

Linthwaite (known as Linfit in the local community)[1] is a village in the Kirklees district, in West Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is situated 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Huddersfield, on the A62 in the Colne Valley. The village together with Blackmoorfoot had a population of 3,835 according to the 2001 census.

The River Colne, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, the Huddersfield to Manchester railway line and A62 main road all pass near to the village. After they were constructed, textile mills were then built to produce cloth making use of the river. This led to the growth of the village. Linthwaite Hall on Linfit Fold was built around 1600.

Currently, it is a busy village with five pubs. Blackmoorfoot Reservoir, at the top of Gilroyd Lane, is a wintering site for migrating wildfowl and wading birds.

History

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Linthwaite is believed to be given where the surname Dyson started in 1316.[2]

Linthwaite was formerly a township and chapelry in the parish of Almondbury,[3] in 1866 Linthwaite became a separate civil parish,[4] in 1894 Linthwaite became an urban district, on 1 April 1937 the district was abolished to form Colne Valley Urban District, part also went to the County Borough of Huddersfield.[5] On 1 April 1937 the parish was abolished to form Colne Valley, part also went to Huddersfield.[6] In 1931 the parish had a population of 9688.[7]

Education

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There are two primary schools and a secondary in the village: Linthwaite Ardron Memorial Junior School and the Linthwaite Clough Junior Infant and Early Years School for local children; and Colne Valley High School, whose catchment area is described in the name.

Sport

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In sport the village has two teams in the Huddersfield District Cricket League: Broad Oak (near the church) won the 2023 Sykes Cup and Linthwaite (in the valley).

Linthwaite have 3 senior football teams playing in the Huddersfield District League. They won the Division One & Barlow Cup double in 2018/19.[8][9]

Linthwaite also has football teams playing in the RCD Junior Football League from under-8s right up to under-18s. They also have a football group of 5-to-7 year olds.

Industry

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The largest employer in the village is pharmaceutical drug manufacturer Thornton & Ross, the producer of Covonia cough medicine. The company, which was founded by Nathan Thornton and Phillip Ross in 1922, was acquired by STADA Arzneimittel in a £221 million deal in August 2013.[10][11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Taylor, Arthur (20 February 2016). "The Sair Inn, W Yorks, pub review". The Telegraph. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Why the Dysons keep faith in their genes". Daily Telegraph. 10 June 2001. Retrieved 9 September 2007.
  3. ^ "History of Linthwaite, in Kirklees and West Riding". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Relationships and changes Linthwaite CP/Ch through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Relationships and changes Linthwaite UD through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Huddersfield Registration District". UKBMD. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Population statistics Linthwaite CP/Ch through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Huddersfield and District Association Football League: 2018–19: Division 1". The FA. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Examiner Community Awards 2020 – Sports Team of the Year". Yorkshire Live. 16 June 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  10. ^ Henryk Zientek (17 August 2013). "Huddersfield firm Thornton & Ross sold to German group for £221m - Huddersfield Examiner". Huddersfield Examiner. Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
  11. ^ "Family shares £221m windfall after sale of Thornton & Ross". The Telegraph. 16 August 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
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