Our town has certainly has its ups and downs but it is these quirks that make it the home we know and love.
From wandering around wonderful Crow Nest Park to getting your dabbers out at the Mecca, there’s so much that sets the town apart from the rest of Yorkshire and beyond.
You’re not really from Dewsbury if you haven’t…

5. Hopping on a train for the Real Ale Trail
All aboard! The infamous Real Ale Trail has stops at Batley, Dewsbury and Mirfield before venturing out to Huddersfield, Slaithwaite, Marsden, Greenfield and Stalybridge. And back again! Photo: Bruce Fitzgerald

6. Dewsbury Market
You couldn't beat a Saturday looking around Dewsbury Market! Photo: JOHN CLIFTON

7. Heritage Walks
The Blue Plaque Trail, as part of the popular Dewsbury Heritage Walks, was initiated by the local history group Dewsbury Matters to celebrate interesting historic buildings in our town. Pictured is the blue plaque at The Fletcher Homes on Boothroyd Lane. The town has so many interesting features on the walks. Photo: Jake Oakley

8. Dewsbury Town Hall
There is always something going on at Dewsbury Town Hall. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe