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Broadley Hall, Halifax - HLS01258
This sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.
“One of the beautiful halls of Ovenden Wood, overlooking the Wheatley Valley from the Mount Tabor side. It derives its name from the Broadley or…
“One of the beautiful halls of Ovenden Wood, overlooking the Wheatley Valley from the Mount Tabor side. It derives its name from the Broadley or…
Backhall, Siddal - HLS01257
The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.
The house was built in 1668 by Thomas Hanson upon the site of an ancient homestead that existed in the 13th century. The structure is in excellent…
The house was built in 1668 by Thomas Hanson upon the site of an ancient homestead that existed in the 13th century. The structure is in excellent…
Woodhall, Skircoat - HLS01256
The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.
Said to occupy the site of a much older building, Woodhall bears the date 1580 on the porch. The letters 'JW' are also to be found. There is little…
Said to occupy the site of a much older building, Woodhall bears the date 1580 on the porch. The letters 'JW' are also to be found. There is little…
Hope Hall, Halifax - HLS01255
The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.
Hope Hall (Hope House originally) is thought to have been built some 160 years ago by David Stansfield (1719-1769). In its earlier days it was a…
Hope Hall (Hope House originally) is thought to have been built some 160 years ago by David Stansfield (1719-1769). In its earlier days it was a…
Piece Hall, Halifax - HLS01254
The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.
The Halifax manufacturers’ Hall was opened on Jan 2, 1779 for the use of the textile manufacturers of the district. It has been declared that as a…
The Halifax manufacturers’ Hall was opened on Jan 2, 1779 for the use of the textile manufacturers of the district. It has been declared that as a…
Sunnybank, Greetland - HLS01253
The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.
Sunnybank is one of the few remaining timber-built houses in the parish. It presents a quaint sight and a decaying one, especially on the north side. …
Sunnybank is one of the few remaining timber-built houses in the parish. It presents a quaint sight and a decaying one, especially on the north side. …
Crawstone Hall, Greetland - HLS01252
The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913. The sketch gives the north view of the hall.
With its old-fashioned gateway and courtyard it has still on this side much the same appearance it had when…
With its old-fashioned gateway and courtyard it has still on this side much the same appearance it had when…
Clay House, Greetland - HLS01251
The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913. There is uncertainty as to the date of this picturesque hall
There is uncertainty as to the date of this picturesque hall – now divided into two…
There is uncertainty as to the date of this picturesque hall – now divided into two…
New Hall, Elland - HLS01250
The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.
The hall stands on the hillside between the Upper and Lower Edges. It is one of the domestic buildings of the 14th century and in all probability was…
The hall stands on the hillside between the Upper and Lower Edges. It is one of the domestic buildings of the 14th century and in all probability was…
Howroyde Hall, Barkisland - HLS01249
The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.
Howroyde, with its ivy-clad walls, rookery, fish pond and glorious prospect of hill and dale, is deeply impressed with old-world characteristics. It was…
Howroyde, with its ivy-clad walls, rookery, fish pond and glorious prospect of hill and dale, is deeply impressed with old-world characteristics. It was…
Barkisland Hall - HLS01248
Arthur Comfort, born in London in 1864, became a master wood engraver. He worked for some years on "The Graphic", the National illustrated journal, and exhibited his work at the Royal Academy and abroad. Around 1900 he moved north and began work as a…
Hollin Hey, Sowerby - HLS01246
Built 1572. Demolished 1896. PH2/3.
Westfield Mill, Mytholmroyd - HLS01243
Projected plans not fully carried out. PH6/2.
Westfield Mill, Mytholmroyd - HLS01242
Projected plans not fully carried out. PH6/1.
Looking across Elland Bridge - HLS01241
Overgate Hospice calendar 2002. PH69.
Birchliffe Chapel, Hebden Bridge - HLS01182
From a booklet entitled 'Views of Hebden Bridge & District', undated but believed to be around 1900. This picture shows a very new looking Birchcliffe Baptist Chapel, it opened in 1898. PH86.
High Sunderland House, near Halifax - HLS01175
A manor house built around 1600 and demolished 1951. Believed to be the inspiration for Wuthering Heights.
High Sunderland House, near Halifax - HLS01174
A manor house built around 1600 and demolished 1951. Believed to be the inspiration for Wuthering Heights.
High Sunderland House, near Halifax - HLS01173
A manor house built around 1600 and demolished 1951. Believed to be the inspiration for Wuthering Heights.
High Sunderland House, near Halifax - HLS01172
A manor house built around 1600 and demolished 1951. Believed to be the inspiration for Wuthering Heights.
High Sunderland House, near Halifax - HLS01171
A manor house built around 1600 and demolished 1951. Believed to be the inspiration for Wuthering Heights.
High Sunderland House, near Halifax - HLS01170
A manor house built around 1600 and demolished 1951. Believed to be the inspiration for Wuthering Heights.
Rear of High Sunderland House, near Halifax - HLS01169
A manor house built around 1600 and demolished 1951. Believed to be the inspiration for Wuthering Heights.
High Sunderland House, near Halifax - HLS01168
A manor house built around 1600 and demolished 1951. Believed to be the inspiration for Wuthering Heights.