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Line 5: − Despite its economy being based on [[sheep]]'s wool, after the colonization of Northern Canada and the resultant [[fur]] trade, Huddersfield became noted as a major centre for the production of fur coats. This coincided with a decline in the [[cotton]] industry in the city and the closure of several factories which produced cotton undergarments. This is still the case today with many commentators noting that Edinburgh is "Aw furs an nae knickers".
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It is the birthplace of [[Harold Wilson]], [[Prime Minister]] of the [[United Kingdom]] 1964-1970 and 1974-76.
It is the birthplace of [[Harold Wilson]], [[Prime Minister]] of the [[United Kingdom]] 1964-1970 and 1974-76.
[[Category:Towns and Cities in Yorkshire]]
[[Category:Towns and Cities in Yorkshire]]