The History of Sex Work in Huddersfield

Helen Rika had a Jamaican mother and a Polish father, she was a twin. Her parents also had another set of twins, four kids in total, who were all eventually sent to foster homes. Helen remained with her twin sister Rita throughout the years. At the age of 18, Rita and Helen moved into a flat together in Huddersfield. Both started sex work around Hudderfield. On 31st January 1978, Helen and Rita were working near a toilet block on Great Northern Street. Two limousines approached them and the drivers negotiated a price. When they got back, Rita entered one limousine and Helen entered the other. But at 9.25pm