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Brighouse is a town in Yorkshire, in the West Riding. It is situated on the River Calder. The name Brighouse (or "Bridge House") originates from a building on the bridge over the River Calder. The river provided power for the flour milling industry and textile mills. Brighouse's industry received a boost through the construction of the Calder and Hebble Navigation from 1757. The town is internationally famous as the home of Brighouse and Rastrick Brass band. The town is within the council area of Calderdale.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.700082,-1.781095
Grid Reference: SE 1455 2264
Council Area: Calderdale CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID: 5710
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Brighouse,_Yorkshire_5710
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.700082,-1.781095
Grid Reference: SE 1455 2264
Council Area: Calderdale CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID: 5710
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Brighouse,_Yorkshire_5710
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