The archives offer a fascinating insight into social history from the late 19th century to the present day. At Heritage Quay you can explore the history and identity of the working classes, understand the importance of gender and regional identity in the sport, and discover the international reach of a sport born in Huddersfield.
Rugby Football League, England vs. Australia Test Match Programme, 1933
NON-CONFORMITY INDUSTRY MUSIC
SPORT
Smaller collections on cricket are also held, including a full set of Wisden.
WOMEN
The rugby league collections present an unmatched history of the sport through unique documents such as minute books, player registers and correspondence. There is also the opportunity to get close to rare match programmes, photographs, tickets and one-of-a-kind shirts, caps and balls.
ARTS
The Rugby Football League (RFL) was founded in Huddersfield in 1895, so it is fitting that the archives of the RFL, the Huddersfield Past Players Association, the Up and Under oral history project and the papers of MEP Terry Wynn can all be accessed in Heritage Quay.
EDUCATION
SPORT
POLITICS
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