A new Heritage Strategy for Kirklees: We Are Making History has been created with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund through their Resilient Heritage funding programme, following a public consultation which took place in 2023.
A key aim of the Heritage Strategy is to raise the profile of Kirklees' rich and diverse heritage in all its forms, which has made both a national and global impact over the centuries. From its renowned role in the Industrial Revolution with its thriving textile industry to protest movements such as The Luddites and Women's Suffrage and the formation of the Rugby League, Kirklees has a fascinating story to share.
The Heritage Strategy sets out a future approach to heritage which will create the conditions and confidence to attract investment into Kirklees. An associated Strategic Heritage Action Plan will ensure that a plan is in place to strengthen Kirklees' heritage offer through partnership development, innovation, co-ordination and community engagement over the next four years.
The strategy aims to support heritage and the programmes it can deliver within our communities to build stronger connections and experiences with one another and contribute to positive impacts for wellbeing, learning and skills development for the future. It will encourage inclusive opportunities for everyone to understand, enjoy and share our common heritage.
We are Making History will sit alongside new Tourism and Cultural Strategies which are currently being developed. Together these strategies aim to encourage collaboration and participation to promote Kirklees through its heritage and cultural offer and attract more investors and visitors to the district
Huge thanks to you for your support, which has helped us to get us this far, and for playing your part in shaping the start of this vital piece of work for the people and heritage of Kirklees.
If you would like any further information, please get in touch museum.development@kirklees.gov.uk
