This work was carried out on the site of the Barclays Bank branch, opposite the town hall, which was demolished. The White Hart pub (now Wetherspoons) can be seen on the top right of the shot.
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…
The mill chimneys and factories of Halifax can be seen in the background of this photograph. The former home of Colonel Akroyd (after whom the park is named), Bankfield House is now owned by Calderdale Council and houses a library, a museum and the…
Titus Bancroft was born 13th February 1778, probably in Sowerby Bridge. He was baptised on 15th March 1778 at the Northgate End Presbyterian Chapel in Halifax. He died in Halifax on 17th May 1839 and is buried at St John’s…
Titus Bancroft was born 13th February 1778, probably in Sowerby Bridge. He was baptised on 15th March 1778 at the Northgate End Presbyterian Chapel in Halifax. He died in Halifax on 17th May 1839 and is buried at St John’s…