This building is now Crossley Heath School, before then it was Crossley and Porter Grammar School, it was built as the town's orphanage- albeit a very grand one. Postcard dated 1912.
These houses are on Savile Moor Road and were funded by the Mackintosh family of toffee fame. They are not as visible today because of all the trees which have grown up around the site today.
A view of the town from high up in Wainhouse Tower. There appears to be cleared areas and new development, although the date is unknown. St Jude's Church can be seen top right.
Thankfully this area of Halifax has not been developed and remains a popular location to this day for dog walkers, runners, sports activities and the annual agricultural show and carnival.
This scene today is very similar but there are very many more trees and no trams of course. The building top left is Crossley Heath School and the ever present Wainhouse Tower is in the centre of the shot. The smart lady in the trap is accompanied by…
The building seen in this photograph is now known as Crossley Heath School, formerly Crossley and Porter Grammar school. Seemingly a games session is in progress. Postcard dated 1950.
This handsome house no longer exists, the spot where it was is now a rose garden in Manor Heath Park. It was once the home of John Crossley, one of the Crossley family who made their fortune from their carpet factory at Dean Clough. They were…
The text on this card explains the purpose of this hospital. Two of the patients can be seen looking out of the window. Judging by their attire they are war wounded.
This hospital was in use until the end of the 20th century when there was a new hospital: the Calderdale Royal, built on the site of the old General Hospital. The many wards and departments were converted into housing. Postcard dated 1906.
This very grand building was one of two hospitals in the town and became the General Hospital. The wards in the round towers were interesting for staff and patients alike. Much of the site was redeveloped and a new hospital was built in the early…
This very grand building was one of two hospitals in the town and became the General Hospital. The wards in the round towers were interesting for staff and patients alike. Much of the site was redeveloped and a new hospital was built in the early…
The view along this road is little changed today apart from the type and amount, of traffic. The Stafford Arms was until recently still an inn. It is Indian restaurant today. Postcard dated 1938.
This was known as St Luke's Hospital when first built and became the General Hospital. It was one of two in the town, the other being the Royal Halifax Infirmary.
A marketing exercise for the short lived Halifax Zoo. The miserable looking elephant is being used as a sandwich board carrier. The view down this road is very similar today.
The view along this road is little changed today apart from the type and amount, of traffic. trams ran in the town and surrounding villages from 1898 until 1939.
This tram is heading back to Halifax from West Vale, terminating at the post office on Commercial Street. The Economic stores, of which there were branches all over Calderdale at one time, can be seen on the right. Wonder if the smart gentleman has…
This tram is heading back to Halifax from West Vale, terminating at the post office on Commercial Street. The Economic stores, of which there were branches all over Calderdale at one time, can be seen on the right.