Plan to transform historic mill into apartments
The club dates back to the General Strike of 1926. Before then there was a social side to the town’s Textile Union dating back to 1917. The union was based in Textile Hall, in Union Street.
Members formed a Pot and Bun club – a club without beer, which proved successful. In 1923/4, members wanted their independence and the union gave them permission to form a club and their own rooms followed – this time with beer for members. It was later named Dewsbury Branch National Union of Textile Workers’ Social Club. To view the application, visit www.kirklees.gov.uk