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Lawrence Road, Halifax - DPC00609
This residential area of Halifax is as desirable today as when this picture was taken. Postcard dated 1920.
Lee Mount, Halifax - DPC00216
Postcard dated 1950.
Manor Heath, Halifax - DPC00629
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…
Manor Heath, Halifax - DPC00631
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.
Manor Heath, Halifax - DPC00633
This very pleasant park is a very popular location for local families, there are attractions such as a playground, a cafe and a tropical centre.
Multi view postcard of Halifax - DPC00365
Many of the notable buildings in the town on one card. The orphanage, which opened in 1864 and later became Crossley Porter School and then Crossley Heath School.
Multi-view Postcard of Elland - DPC00309
Postcard dated October 1920.
Municipal Technical College, Halifax - DPC00355
This aerial view of what became the Percival Whitley College shows People's Park at the top of the shot. The college has undergone many changes since this photograph was taken and the area itself on Francis Street is more built up today. The area…
New Police Offices, Halifax - DPC00351
This very imposing building was for many years the main police station in the town. Today the new station is close to the ring road on the route to Leeds and Bradford. It was off Harrison Road and the Magistrates Court was around the corner. It is…
North Bridge - DPC00479
The Grand Theatre on the right was one of several in Halifax at one time, it was demolished in the 1950s. North Bridge (unseen) is to the right and the road leads to Leeds and Bradford. The building in the centre remains today, but the street on the…
North Bridge End & Cross Hills, Halifax - DPC00172
The building in the centre remains but those to left and right have been demolished.
North Bridge, Halifax - DPC00568
This view looks towards the road out of Halifax towards Leeds and Bradford. The Grand Theatre was demolished in the 1950s, the buildings on the left remain today. The mills and chimneys at the far end of the bridge no longer exist.
North Bridge, Halifax - DPC00570
This view looks towards the road out of Halifax towards Leeds and Bradford. The Grand Theatre was demolished in the 1950s, the buildings on the left remain today. The mills and chimneys at the far end of the bridge no longer exist. All of the…
Odeon Cinema, Halifax - DPC00119
'West of Shanghai' is a 1937 film about a Chinese warlord, who holds a group of oilmen and missionaries hostage in a remote Chinese outpost.
'52nd Street' - 1937 film of how 52nd Street became New York City's "Nightclub Row" in the 1930s.
'52nd Street' - 1937 film of how 52nd Street became New York City's "Nightclub Row" in the 1930s.
Ogden Reservoir, Halifax - DPC00359
Postcard dated 1910.
