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Halifax Zoo and Amusement park - DPC00405
The zoo was situated at Exley and was open during the early part of the 20thC. The 'African Forest Bred Lions' look rather cramped in their tiny enclosure. Postcard dated September 1912.
Dean Clough Mills, Halifax - DPC00403
The huge complex of Dean Clough was started by the Crossley family in the early 19th and became one of the largest employers in the area. The manufacture of high quality carpets took place there until the 1980s and they were exported all over the…
Old Market, Halifax - DPC00401
This evocative view is largely unchanged today, though the buildings are significantly cleaner! Some well known names: Freeman Hardy Willis, Boots and the Union Hotel reputedly the oldest inn in Halifax. Some of the buildings at the top left were…
The Hospital Salterhebble, Halifax - DPC00399
The layout of this site, known as the General Hospital, is now where Calderdale Royal Hospital is today. It looks very different today.
The writing on the back of the postcard describes it as St Luke's War Hospital.
The writing on the back of the postcard describes it as St Luke's War Hospital.
Halifax Park, Library and Technical from the air - DPC00397
This interesting aerial view is of People's Park with the technical school on the left of the shot. This is now Calderdale College. Belle Vue Mansion is centre top. The growth of many trees in the park has changed the view today significantly.
Belle Vue, Halifax - DPC00395
Belle Vue, Hopwood Lane, was the home of Sir Francis Crossley. Built in 1848, it is believed that Joseph Paxton helped with its design. It later became a public library, and now, known as Crossley House it is a venue for weddings, parties etc.
Well Head, Halifax - DPC00393
This tree lined avenue is in a desirable part of the town. Postcard dated November 1905.
Halifax Friendly and Trade Societies Club - DPC00391
The club opened at the Oddfellows Hall in December 1905. This magnificent building with its classical Corinthian styled pillars, stood on St James's Road, Halifax. It opened in 1840 and was demolished in 1963.
The Site of Gibbet, Halifax - DPC00389
This rather forlorn looking mound is what remained of the infamous Gibbet in the town. The street where it is situated is called Gibbet Street and there is a modern incarnation there today.
The Halifax Gibbet was an early guillotine, or decapitating…
The Halifax Gibbet was an early guillotine, or decapitating…
Halifax Parish Church - DPC00387
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…
Bull Green, Halifax - DPC00385
One of the main gateways to the town, with the roundabout -although in a different form - still in existence today. The seating area is now occupied by a car park and to the right of the three storey buildings is now a new JD Wetherspoons. The area…
Parish Church, Halifax - DPC00381
There has been a church on this site for many centuries and it became a Minster in the 2000s. Postcard dated 1930.
Parish Church, Halifax - DPC00379
There has been a church on this site for many centuries and it became a Minster in the 2000s. On the left is Dispensary Walk. Postcard dated 1908.
West View Park, Halifax - DPC00377
The 3ha park lies immediately south-west of Warley Road and north of Trimmingham Road, north-west of Halifax town centre. The park occupies high ground looking south-west to the Pennines. Laid out on the site of a redundant quarry, the land falls…
West View Park, Halifax - DPC00375
The 3ha park lies immediately south-west of Warley Road and north of Trimmingham Road, north-west of Halifax town centre. The park occupies high ground looking south-west to the Pennines. Laid out on the site of a redundant quarry, the land falls…
The Rocks, Halifax - DPC00373
Wainhouse Tower, one of the main landmarks of Halifax sits in the centre of this image. Below the wooded area at the foot of the hillside is Wakefield Road. This shot shows the large amount of housing in the surrounding area. Postcard dated 1904.
Halifax, Southgate - DPC00371
The right hand side of the street here is very little changed since this photograph was taken. The fine facade of the Borough market remains intact today, although the street is pedestrianised. The clock tower of the Town Hall can be seen mid shot…
Stafford Avenue, Halifax - DPC00369
This lovely tree lined avenue is near the hospital in the town and leads to Huddersfield Road. It was and still is, one of the many desirable residential areas in the town. Postcard dated 1907.
Bankfield Museum, Halifax - DPC00367
This ornate building was once the home of Colonel Akroyd and is now owned by Calderdale Council. As well as being a museum today, it houses a library and the regimental museum of the Duke of Wellington Regiment. Postcard dated 1916.
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.
Halifax Railway Station - DPC00363
This view is remarkably unchanged today apart from the overhead tramlines and the horse-drawn vehicles, although the station has a modern front. The Southowram hillside can be seen behind the station. At one time the Mackintosh's sweet factory was…
All Souls Church and Akroyd park , Halifax - DPC00361
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…
Ogden Reservoir, Halifax - DPC00359
Postcard dated 1910.
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…
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…