Marsh, Huddersfield
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Marsh is a suburb of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England that is situated 0.93 miles (1.5 km) west of the town centre.[1]
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At the 2001 census the population was recorded as 4,482. It is said that the area is so-called because it was wetland before it was reclaimed.[2] It used to be known as Paddock-with-Marsh. The A640 road between Huddersfield town centre and Junction 23 of the M62 motorway runs through Marsh.[1] This thoroughfare is known as Westbourne Road and is Marsh's main shopping area. One of Huddersfield's private schools, Huddersfield Grammar, is situated on Luck Lane.[3]
The Yorkshire and England cricketer Wilfred Rhodes and his family lived in Marsh for over 40 years.[4]
The actor James Mason originated from this area before going to Cambridge University and Hollywood.[5]
Holy Trinity Church lies in the eastern part of the suburb, just outside Huddersfield town centre, and was built between 1816 and 1819.[6]
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