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Wainhouse tower, Halifax - JNB00535
Postcard dated 1993.
Wainhouse Tower, Halifax - DPC00357
The landmark tower in the town was built by the wealthy local industrialist John Wainhouse. allegedly to be able to look into his neighbours garden. The tower is open to the public on Bank Holidays and the views from the top of the tower are wide…
Wainhouse Tower Jubilee, Halifax - DPC00138
The Jubilee Illumination of Wainhouse Tower, May 1935
Wainhouse Tower and Rocks Road, Halifax - DPC00190
Postcard dated August 1906.
Wainhouse Tower and Calder Valley - JNB00536
Postcard dated 1991.
Wainhouse Tower - PNH00475
At 275 feet, it is believed to be the tallest folly in the world! Specially commended in Pennine Magazine photographic competition.
A number of myths have accumulated over the years around this unusual landmark which is often referred to as…
A number of myths have accumulated over the years around this unusual landmark which is often referred to as…
Wainhouse Tower - CBC06082
This is the tallest building in Calderdale and is named after John Wainhouse, the industrialist who funded it. Although originally planned as a chimney it was never used as one and remained as a folly, reputedly the tallest one in the world. …
Wainhouse Terrace, Halifax - HLS01405
PH15. 1969 calendar. Not widely known because it is out of general sight between Burnley and Rochdale Roads, past Kings Cross. The galleried houses take their name from J. E. Wainhouse, builder of more famous and certainly more visible Wainhouse…
Wade Street, Halifax c 1990s - CBC06141
The new bus station can be seen in the centre with the tower of the town Hall behind, and the retained frontage of the old chapel on the right.
Wade Street, Halifax (Possibly) - CBC06174
Possibly looking down Wade Street from Market Street, where it joined Northgate. probably early 1960s, prior to the whole area being demolished.
Views of Halifax - DPC00495
Much of the views in this image are largely unchanged today, although Commercial Street and Bull Green have lost the buildings on the left. These were replaced in the 1930s with a more contemporary architectural style. The view to the station is…
View over Halifax. - BIM00191
Eureka carpark is in the centre, The Minster, formerly the Parish church is on the right, and Square Chapel and the spire of Square Church and the Piece Hall are on the left.
View Over Halifax, Looking South - CBC06012
Bottom right is Horton Street. The Shay, football ground, is towards the top f the picture.
View from Turner Lane - CBC06099
Looking East beyond Lower High Sunderland. Salterlee Primary School is on the left with Kell Lane running down to Stump Cross on the right.
View from the fields above Claremont - CBC06102
Above Claremont looking East
View from Spa House Farm - CBC06096
Looking South East towards Staups Lane, Stump Cross
View from Shibden Hall Road, Looking North East - CBC06095
Opposite Park Farm looking North East
View from Shibden Hall Road - CBC06097
Looking North near Rodridge Farm, Shibden.
View from Shibden Hall Road - CBC06093
Opposite Park Farm, looking North East.
View from Longfield Farm, Looking East - CBC06094
Looking towards Staups Lane, Stumps Cross.
Victoria Hall, Halifax - DPC00343
Opened in February 1901, this fine building has had a number of names since that time. Its fortunes have varied over the decades, and was purchased by Halifax Borough Council in 1960. Amongst other things, it hosted pop groups in the 1960s, wrestling…