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Stafford Avenue, Halifax - DPC00369
This lovely tree lined avenue is near the hospital in the town and leads to Huddersfield Road. It was and still is, one of the many desirable residential areas in the town. Postcard dated 1907.
St Luke's Hospital, Halifax - DPC00619
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…
St Luke's Hospital, Halifax - DPC00617
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…
St Jude's Church, Halifax - DPC00475
This church is on Free School Lane which leads down to the former Royal Halifax Infirmary. The view is different today because of the large number of trees in the area. The houses on the right remaim and it is a sought after location for house buyers…
St Jude's Church, Halifax - DPC00439
This church is in the Savile Park area of the town, with Halifax Infirmary at the bottom of this road. The view is much the same today, though the trees have matured considerably.
St Hilda's Church, Halifax - DPC00451
This church is on Gibraltar Road at West End.
Square Church and School, Halifax - DPC00131
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…
Spring Hall Military Hospital - DPC00623
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.
Southgate, Halifax - DPC00285
Postcard dated October 1913.
South Halifax - DPC00641
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.
South African Memorial, Halifax - DPC00104
Situated in West View Park, Warley Road, Halifax. A proud soldier dressed in the uniform of an officer in the Boer War with binoculars in one hand and holding a rifle in the other. The bronze statue sculptured by Benjamin Shepherd of Chelsea tops the…
Skircoat Green, Halifax - DPC00214
Postcard dated December 1916.
Skircoat Green Road - DPC00607
The view along this road is little changed today apart from the type and amount, of traffic.
Silver Street, Halifax - DPC00552
This busy street in the town centre is largely unchanged today.
Silver Street, Halifax - DPC00477
This street is off Huddersfield Road and leads down to the town centre. The Victory Lounge on the right was a popular venue in the 1920s and 30s, probably when this image was captured. Most of the buldings remain today.