Dissent and nonconformity, which alongside the established church formed an essential feature of the social and cultural fabric of Calderdale from the 17th century, came to make its mark on an increasingly urbanised landscape during the late 18th…
Congregationalists had held regular meetings in Halifax since at least 1763 and the Square Chapel, named after the area although it is also square in shape, was opened in 1772 at a cost of over £2,000. The chapel was first preached in on 24th May…
Eureka carpark is in the centre, The Minster, formerly the Parish church is on the right, and Square Chapel and the spire of Square Church and the Piece Hall are on the left.