1979. This building was used as the towns main library from 1899 until the opening of the current library in 1983. It was also used as the natural history section of Halifax Museum.
This building was constructed in the 1850s as a home for Sir Francis Crossley (owner of the carpet manufacturers) and was converted into the towns main library in 1899. It served in this capacity until the current library was opened in 1983. By a…
This building was constructed in the 1850s as a home for Sir Francis Crossley (owner of the carpet manufacturers) and was converted into the towns main library in 1899. It served in this capacity until the current library was opened in 1983. By a…
This building was constructed in the 1850s as a home for Sir Francis Crossley (owner of the carpet manufacturers) and was converted into the towns main library in 1899. It served in this capacity until the current library was opened in 1983. By a…
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.
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.
Slide 11: Marske owes its splendid library of books to Mr John Hutton, who died in 1863, aged 84. A view of the room in which the books are stored is now shown. Over the mantle-piece hangs a portrait of Matthew Hutton, who formed the destinies of…
Todmorden Library was built by Todmorden Industrial and Co-operative Society and opened in 1897 and was handed over to Todmorden Borough Council. The library remains in the original building but now part of the Calderdale Council's branch library…
Todmorden Library was built by Todmorden Industrial and Co-operative Society and opened in 1897 and was handed over to Todmorden Borough Council. The library remains in the original building but is now part of the Calderdale Council's branch library…
A school and preaching room opened here in 1841 but they soon outgrew it and a new school and chapel opened in 1848 at Inchfield Bottom. This too proved too small and another chapel was built in 1861 as seen here.