Paddock, Huddersfield Explained

Paddock is a district of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. It is situated 1miles to the south-west of the town centre.^{[1] [2]}

The Paddock Ward had a population of 14,875 according to the 2001 Census.

Paddock's secondary school, Royds Hall, was attended by the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Harold Wilson.^[3] A 2017 Ofsted report found that the school had over 1,100 students.^[4]

Notable people

• Robert Baldick, French literature scholar^[5]
• Willie Watson, English cricketer went to school in Paddock and played for the Paddock cricket team^[6]

See also

• Listed buildings in Huddersfield (Greenhead Ward)

References

53.643°N -1.809°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Genuki: In 1822, the following places were in the Parish of Huddersfield:, Yorkshire (West Riding) . www.genuki.org.uk . 9 May 2022.
2. Web site: Paddock, Kirklees . getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk . 9 May 2022.
3. News: Wainwright . Martin . Harold Wilson's white heat is rekindled . 9 May 2022 . The Guardian . 26 October 1999.
4. Web site: Royds Hall Community School CLOSED URN: 107755 . reports.ofsted.gov.uk . 9 May 2022 . 6 September 2019 . 2017 Report rated "Inadequate".
5. Michael. Tilby. Baldick, Robert André Édouard. 98382. 23 September 2004.
6. Gerald M. D.. Howat. Watson, Willie. 93519. 23 September 2004.