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Mirfield occurs as town in West Yorkshire, England, near Dewsbury. These are on the highway between Huddersfield, Dewsbury and Wakefield. A 13th century St. Mary's Church was rebuilt by Sir George Gilbert Scott. These are a birthplace of Patrick Stewart, who plays Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and of cyclist Brian Robinson, the 1st Briton ever to win the stage of the Tour de France. Roger Moore of James Bond fame was once the resident of the village. Schools within Mirfield include: Mirfield Free Grammar, Castlehall, Battyeford & Crossley Fields (erst Wellhouse). A Mirfield Theological College was in which Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury lectured from 1976 for ii years. Archbishop Trevor Huddleston spent his last days within Mirfield at a Community of the Resurrection.
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Mirfield NET Directory with local history, pubs and restaurants, business directory and community information. Mirfield in Pictures An expat's pictorial guide to Mirfield. Mirfield - A Second Look A collection of photographs of Mirfield over the last century, with present day pictures for comparison. Includes historical information, maps and quizzes. Mirfield News and Views Local news, views and events diary. Includes information on the history of Mirfield, with photos. Mirfield Memories A collection of photos and articles on the community from the 1940s to the present. Mirfield Reporter News, sport, features, and classified advertising from the local newspaper. Mirfield Town Council Information on their activities, organisation, and contact details. |
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