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The shoddy and mungo textile heritage (Ossett was a centre of reclaimed wool cloth), the Ossett Beer Festival, and a West Yorkshire town between Wakefield and Dewsbury
A little history
Ossett was a centre of the shoddy and mungo industries — recycled wool manufacturing that clothed much of the Victorian world. The town grew rapidly in the 19th century around these textile industries. The annual Ossett Beer Festival is one of West Yorkshire's most celebrated.
The Beer Festival in autumn is excellent. The town centre market for local produce. Wakefield is close for wider amenities. The Calder Valley walking nearby.
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The town has independent cafes and local food. The Beer Festival brings excellent local ale. Wakefield and Dewsbury are close for wider food choice.
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Ossett is a place in West Yorkshire known for the shoddy and mungo textile heritage (Ossett was a centre of reclaimed wool cloth), the Ossett Beer Festival, and a West Yorkshire town between Wakefield and Dewsbury. Ossett was a centre of the shoddy and mungo industries — recycled wool manufacturing that clothed much of the Victorian world. The population is around 20,000.
The town has independent cafes and local food. The Beer Festival brings excellent local ale. Wakefield and Dewsbury are close for wider food choice.
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Roam covers Ossett and the surrounding area in West Yorkshire, including Gawthorpe, Horbury, Chickenley, Healey, Earlsheaton, Overthorpe, Flushdyke and Southowram.
