29 September 2012 Last updated at 09:08

In pictures: Huddersfield's listed buildings

Harold Wilson statue outside Huddersfield railway station

Huddersfield has almost 3,000 listed buildings, according to Kirklees Council, one of the highest concentrations in England. The neo-classical railway station is Grade I listed and is one of 221 listed buildings in the town centre.

The George Hotel is next to the town's railway station. It was those good transport links that made it the venue for the meeting of club representatives forming the game of rugby league, in 1895

The Lion building in St George's square was designed for mixed commercial use, and was one of a number in the square aimed at impressing business visitors. The lion is now a fibreglass replica although the original was moulded in a ceramic material.

The former wholesale market was put up in 1887/8 and renovated in the 1980s to bring out the fine decoration of the functional building

Byram Arcade, a Victorian delight, allowed three levels of shops to be flooded with light through the glazing

The right to a market at Huddersfield was granted in 1671 and the market cross was erected about then, although the stonework has often been renewed. It is the symbolic centre of the town, according to the Huddersfield Heritage Trail.

Modern buildings are not forgotten. The 1970 Queensgate market is particularly noted for its roof made by 21 columns, which support its asymmetrical, hyperbolic, paraboloid shells

An old crane still stands alongside the listed warehouse on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. It played a vital role in the town's economy, carrying coal, textiles and other goods.

The view from nearby Castle Hill almost 900 ft (275m) provides a panoramic view across the town and its buildings. It is also home to the listed Victoria Tower.

Leeds & West Yorkshire

In pictures: Huddersfield's listed buildings

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