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Union Street, Halifax - DPC00419
The view along this street bears no resemblance to today's scene apart from the lower end of the Borough Market on the right. The only building that remained after the redevelopment in the 1980s is on the right with the two gable ends and is now a…
The Borough Market Halifax - DPC00415
This view is little changed today with the exception of the canopies and of course the carts and horses. And the stonework is considerably cleaner today. Postcard dated 1908.
Wards End, Halifax - DPC00413
The Ramsden's Brewery building on the left of the picture was demolished and replaced by the very modern Halifax Building Society opened in the early 1980s. The roundabout is no longer there, traffic is controlled by lights today. Postcard dated…
Bluecoat School, Halifax - DPC00409
Nathaniel Waterhouse (1585-1645) was born at The Hollins, Warley and lived at Wood Hall, Skircoat. He made a fortune in trading in oils, salt and dyestuffs. In 1636, he donated a large house in Halifax to be employed as a workhouse, so that the poor…
Halifax Parish Church, now The Minster - DPC00407
Postcard dated 1907.
Halifax Zoo and Amusement park - DPC00405
The zoo was situated at Exley and was open during the early part of the 20thC. The 'African Forest Bred Lions' look rather cramped in their tiny enclosure. Postcard dated September 1912.
Dean Clough Mills, Halifax - DPC00403
The huge complex of Dean Clough was started by the Crossley family in the early 19th and became one of the largest employers in the area. The manufacture of high quality carpets took place there until the 1980s and they were exported all over the…
Old Market, Halifax - DPC00401
This evocative view is largely unchanged today, though the buildings are significantly cleaner! Some well known names: Freeman Hardy Willis, Boots and the Union Hotel reputedly the oldest inn in Halifax. Some of the buildings at the top left were…
The Hospital Salterhebble, Halifax - DPC00399
The layout of this site, known as the General Hospital, is now where Calderdale Royal Hospital is today. It looks very different today.
The writing on the back of the postcard describes it as St Luke's War Hospital.
The writing on the back of the postcard describes it as St Luke's War Hospital.
Halifax Park, Library and Technical from the air - DPC00397
This interesting aerial view is of People's Park with the technical school on the left of the shot. This is now Calderdale College. Belle Vue Mansion is centre top. The growth of many trees in the park has changed the view today significantly.
Belle Vue, Halifax - DPC00395
Belle Vue, Hopwood Lane, was the home of Sir Francis Crossley. Built in 1848, it is believed that Joseph Paxton helped with its design. It later became a public library, and now, known as Crossley House it is a venue for weddings, parties etc.
Well Head, Halifax - DPC00393
This tree lined avenue is in a desirable part of the town. Postcard dated November 1905.
Halifax Friendly and Trade Societies Club - DPC00391
The club opened at the Oddfellows Hall in December 1905. This magnificent building with its classical Corinthian styled pillars, stood on St James's Road, Halifax. It opened in 1840 and was demolished in 1963.
The Site of Gibbet, Halifax - DPC00389
This rather forlorn looking mound is what remained of the infamous Gibbet in the town. The street where it is situated is called Gibbet Street and there is a modern incarnation there today.
The Halifax Gibbet was an early guillotine, or decapitating…
The Halifax Gibbet was an early guillotine, or decapitating…
Halifax Parish Church - DPC00387
There has certainly been a church at Halifax for about 900 years. The Minster, formerly a Parish Church until 23 November 2009, was completed by about 1438. It comprises a nave, chancel and full-length aisles, and is thought to be the third church on…
Bull Green, Halifax - DPC00385
One of the main gateways to the town, with the roundabout -although in a different form - still in existence today. The seating area is now occupied by a car park and to the right of the three storey buildings is now a new JD Wetherspoons. The area…
Parish Church, Halifax - DPC00381
There has been a church on this site for many centuries and it became a Minster in the 2000s. Postcard dated 1930.
Parish Church, Halifax - DPC00379
There has been a church on this site for many centuries and it became a Minster in the 2000s. On the left is Dispensary Walk. Postcard dated 1908.
West View Park, Halifax - DPC00377
The 3ha park lies immediately south-west of Warley Road and north of Trimmingham Road, north-west of Halifax town centre. The park occupies high ground looking south-west to the Pennines. Laid out on the site of a redundant quarry, the land falls…
West View Park, Halifax - DPC00375
The 3ha park lies immediately south-west of Warley Road and north of Trimmingham Road, north-west of Halifax town centre. The park occupies high ground looking south-west to the Pennines. Laid out on the site of a redundant quarry, the land falls…