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Marsden occurs as small town in the county of West Yorkshire, England, 7 miles west of Huddersfield. It has the people of 3,499 (2001 nosecount) & is administered by Kirklees council.
It lies on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, close to a Standedge Tunnel. It sits at a confluence of the Streams, lakes, and wells throughout Wessen and Colne. Marsden has the railroad station on the Manchester (Victoria) to Huddersfield railway line, over which work a Huddersfield Line services. These are likewise on the A62 main road. A Marsden Moor Estate is in the care of the National Trust. These are a at home of the Marsden Silver Prize Band, a top level brass band. It hosts a annual Marsden Jazz Festival each October. Marsden was a birthplace of Henrietta Thompson, the mother of General James Wolfe who took Quebec from the French in 1759. Every spring, Marsden celebrates Cuckoo Day, a day-all day long festival by owning clog dancing, music, the procession & a far-famed "cuckoo walk" inside memory of the local legend:
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Marsden Silver Prize Band History, photographs and information about the band and its members. Diary of engagements, reporting of recent events. Information about their recording, with MP3 samples. Marsden, Heart of the South Pennines History of the town, and a description of its attractions, events, tourist facilities, and local businesses. Toybugs Toyshop offering toys, games, puppets and jigsaw puzzles. Profile, illustrated catalogue with shopping cart and search. Marsden Moor Estate 5,585 acres of unenclosed moorland. Information about the property and the mmorland birds and plants, special events and volunteer opportunities. A National Trust property. The Marsden Jazz Festival Annual event with formal and informal sessions in the village of Marsden, West Yorkshire, in October. Programme, artist information and practical details. The Olive Branch Restaurant which is available for weddings and functions, offering menu and details of the rooms. Cubecure Designs, manufactures and sells innovative products in plaster, ceramic and cement. Includes picture and mirror frames, fire surrounds, supports, candlesticks, and tiles. Marsden Local History Group Group exploring local and family history of the village; includes background articles and resources. |
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