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The big building on the left is the White Swan Hotel. Ref 093252

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Ref 092251 The main part of the building was constructed in 1887 with an extension for a telephone exchange added in 1926.

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Ref 093253. Halifax Town Hall was built in 1863 and opened by the then Prince of Wales (later Edward VII).

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CMBC Ref 093252. The view along Princess Street towards Halifax Town Hall with the White Swan Hotel on the left Princess Buildings on the right.

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Many of the buildings have now gone but the Railway Hotel and the white building (still in use as a cafe) are still there. CMBC Ref 079273

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Opposite Park Farm, looking North East.

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Looking towards Staups Lane, Stumps Cross.

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Looking South East towards Staups Lane, Stump Cross

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Looking North near Rodridge Farm, Shibden.

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CMBC Ref 087252. The Gibbet was a means of execution used in Halifax in the 16th and 17th centuries. This non-working replica was constructed on the site of the original in 1974.

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Looking East beyond Lower High Sunderland. Salterlee Primary School is on the left with Kell Lane running down to Stump Cross on the right.

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The road in the foreground is Wood Lane, leading through the arch to Ovenden Wood Road. On the skyline are houses in Moor End Road, left is the Corporation Development, given planning permission in April 1949, centre, private development pre-war,…

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The building in the foreground has now gone but the building with Holt on it (which is on Chatham Street itself) is still in existence. The church building is St Mary's Catholic Church on Gibbet Street.

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Looking up Princess Street towards Halifax Town Hall. C 1980

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Looking up Princess Street towards Halifax Town Hall. C 1980

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Looking at the rate of fall from Halifax side.

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David Howe has attempted to date this photo. He has one showing the construction work associated with Burdock Way/New Bank taken in the summer of 1972, in which the power station and associated cooling towers were still present. Moreover his photo…

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On the left hand side can be seen the entrance to the Old Arcade which goes between Russell Street and Corn Market. This is the junction with Market Street.

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Top right is where this street crosses Southgate.
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