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Rugby League Heritage Centre

Buildings and structures in HuddersfieldDefunct museums in EnglandHistory of rugby leagueMuseums established in 2005Museums in West Yorkshire
Rugby league in EnglandRugby league museums and halls of fameSport in HuddersfieldSports museums in EnglandTourist attractions in HuddersfieldUse British English from February 2023

The Rugby League Heritage Centre was formerly located in the basement of the George Hotel, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. It was the first rugby league heritage museum and was significantly influenced by Sky Sports presenter and former Great Britain international Mike Stephenson.

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Rugby League Heritage Centre
Station Street, Kirklees Highfields

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HD1 1LN Kirklees, Highfields
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