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PH/25. The sketch and description are from The Calderdale Sketch Book by J. L. Berbiers, published in 1973 by The Halifax Courier Ltd.

Though a personification of Victorian solidity and respectability worthy of accommodating the most…

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The foundation stones were laid on 21st June 1887. The building was opened on 19th September 1888 by Sir John Savile.

The construction cost £7,000.

The clock-tower was a part of the original design. The clock was presented by Lewis Mackrell in…

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The event was the Mayor's Dinner, 23rd May, 1969.

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Rochdale Road, Todmorden - just before demolition. The Town Hall is to the left of the picture.

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Halifax Central Area from Haley Hill Flats 1978

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Halifax Town Hall is just to left of centre.

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Above the main entrance door way to Halifax Town Hall.

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Halifax Town Hall was constructed in the early 1860s and was formally opened in 1863 by the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII. It is now a Grade 2 listed building.
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