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During the course of the 18th century Halifax came to occupy a prominent place in West Yorkshire as a cloth market, and the Piece Hall, opened in 1779, is a striking monument to the pre-factory age. ‘Pieces’ or lengths of cloth, handwoven in Pennine…

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In the foreground is Victoria Mill, now demolished. F & T Lumb's hatchery can be seen on the other side of the railway.

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The outlets from the dam, flowing back into Hebden Water

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The Talbot dogs from Castle Carr in their new situation at Leeds.

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Commissioned in the 1850s by Captain Joseph Edwards, this fountain with its Talbot dogs was previously in the courtyard of his house at Castle Carr, Luddenden. After the house was demolished in 1961 the fountain was neglected, but was rediscovered…

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The tunnel was opened 18th July 1934, and this photo was taken the day before that.

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Interior of Brearley Chapel showing balcony being removed to facilitate conversion.

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Brearley Chapel at the start of conversion into 6 apartments. In July 2014, the complex was for sale at £1.25m.

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Beyond the cluster of cottages is the road to Old town and the old property to the right of that on the brow of the hill is Akroyd.

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Behind the Methodist Church can be seen Pecket Shed, one of the last fustian weaving mills, seems to crowd in on the Methodist Chapel.

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The back of the Old Grammar School, now a museum, is on the left.
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