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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.
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…
The Station, Sowerby Bridge - DPC00471
The frontage of this station was demolished and very little remains of this handsome structure. The building to the left is what is now the Jubilee Rooms refreshment venue. The station platforms were remodelled in the the mid 20th C and the goods…
The Stream, Triangle Clough - DPC00210
Between Sowerby Bridge and Ripponden
The Wagoners' Inn, northgate, 1840 - DPC00556
Postcard of a print from 1893, drawn by Joseph Rideal Smith and printed by Stott Brothers, lithographers of Halifax, from Smith's series of a dozen views, "Old Halifax", the set selling for 50 shillings. So commercially successful were Smith's…
Theatre Royal Halifax - DPC00279
Postcard dated April 1909.
Theatre Royal, Halifax - DPC00275
The first Theatre Royal was built in 1790 and was destroyed by fire in 1904. It was rebuilt at a cost of £40,000 and could seat 2,000. It opened on August 7th 1905 with a performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado.
Top of Woolshops & Market Street, Halifax, 1830 - DPC00558
Postcard of a print drawn by Joseph Rideal Smith and printed by Stott Brothers, lithographers of Halifax, from Smith's series of a dozen views, "Old Halifax", the set selling for 50 shillings. So commercially successful were Smith's drawings that he…
Town Hall, Crossley Street, Halifax - DPC00459
The magnificently grand Town Hall is a symbol of what was the town's wealth and importance as a large textile town in the 19thC. It was designed by Barry, who was also responsible for the Houses of Parliament. There are also many fine buildings in…
Town Hall, Halifax - DPC00469
This is view along Princess Street of the Town Hall clock tower. The buildings on the left remain, but the shops with the striped canopies were repaced by the Burton Building, named after Montague Burton the clothing manufacturer. The upper floor of…
Town Hall, Halifax - DPC00542
This magnificent building was the main seat of the local council until the 'new' offices were built in the late 1970s on Northgate. The buildings on the left remain and are now the Swan Hotel. Postcard dated 1909.
Town Hall, Halifax - DPC00544
This view is largely unchanged today, The building on the right was demolished and the Burton Tailor group was based there, with the Alexandra dance hall above. For many years it was known as Palin's. Pearl Palin held dance classes there and it was a…
Town Hall, Halifax - DPC00546
This view is largely unchanged today, The building on the right was demolished and the Burton Tailor group was based there, with the Alexandra dance hall above. For many years it was known as Palin's. Pearl Palin held dance classes there and it was a…
Town Hall, Halifax - DPC00548
This magnificent building was the main seat of the local council until the 'new' offices were built in the late 1970s on Northgate. The Town Hall was designed by the same architect who designed the Houses of Parliament, Charles Barry. The amount of…
Tram Accident at Halifax - DPC00595
This happened on the 1st of July 1906, on North Bridge. Tram number 94 went out of control as it travelled down New Bank and overturned on North Bridge. Two people were killed and 12 injured. The driver was dismissed and a strike ensued. By 31st…
Tram no 30 at West Vale - DPC00597
This tram is heading back to Halifax from West Vale, terminating at the post office on Commercial Street. The Economic stores, of which there were branches all over Calderdale at one time, can be seen on the right.
Tram no 30 at West Vale - DPC00599
This tram is heading back to Halifax from West Vale, terminating at the post office on Commercial Street. The Economic stores, of which there were branches all over Calderdale at one time, can be seen on the right. Wonder if the smart gentleman has…
Tram Terminus, Skircoat Green - DPC00604
The view along this road is little changed today apart from the type and amount, of traffic. Note the little dog in the road watching proceedings.
Union Street Tram Terminus, Halifax - DPC00429
This view is the lower end of Union Street with Westgate on the right (sign visible above the gent leaning on the lamp-post). The shop fronts on the left remain today, the date of the picture is probably the 1920s. The cobbles and tramlines have…
Union Street, Halifax - DPC00287
Unusually for old pictures, most of the buildings in this view are still there.
Union Street, Halifax - DPC00419
The view along this street bears no resemblance to today's scene apart from the lower end of the Borough Market on the right. The only building that remained after the redevelopment in the 1980s is on the right with the two gable ends and is now a…
VE Day June 18th 1945 - DPC00509
The massed crowds on this fantastic images are here for a presentation of the Freedom of the Borough. Presumably it was presented to Pte R Burton, the Duke of Wellington (whose regiment many of the local men who joined the army will have entered) is…