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  • Collection: Pennine Heritage Collection

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Hot air balloon over the Piece Hall.

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Bi-centenary Whit Sing, 1979

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Visit by the Duchess of Kent

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This photograph must be pre 24th March 1974, the date on which the cooling towers were demolished. For more information about the power station see http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/community/nostalgia/towers-that-refused-to-die-1-1922270

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In 1871 the Piece Hall adapted to the times and bcame a Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable market. This photograph may have been taken in the 1920s or 1930s.

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During the course of the 18th century Halifax came to occupy a prominent place in West Yorkshire as a cloth market, and the Piece Hall, opened in 1779, is a striking monument to the pre-factory age. ‘Pieces’ or lengths of cloth, handwoven in Pennine…

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The formal cermonial 'raising of the Cruck Barn' at the centre, on a dark and depressing 16th December 1985.

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Photograph was specially commended in Pennine Magazine photographic competition. Taken prior to its conversion to residential apartments.

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Before conversion to residential use
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