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VE Day, Halifax, June 18th 1945 - MCH00203
The scene at Bull Green when the Freedom of the Borough was granted to the Duke of Wellington's Regiment. inset: Ald L. Chambers handing over the deed of Gift to Col. C.J. Pickering
VE Day, Halifax, June 18th 1945 - MCH00204
A bird's eye view of the Freedom of the Borough Ceremony at Bull Green Halifax. Inset: Pte. R. Burton, V.C. and The Duke of Wellington
VE Day, Halifax, June 18th 1945 - MCH00205
Dancing in Southgate, Halifax at 10 p.m.
VE Day, Halifax, June 18th 1945 - MCH00206
The crowd at the town Hall listening to the declaration.
Shibden Hall, Halifax - MCH00208
Postcard dated March 1906.
Delivery Vehicle - MCH00210
What a splendid picture, G. Howarth Wholesalers, but can anybody supply any further information.
The rocks, Halifax - MCH00213
The tower to the left of centre is Wainhouse Tower and the building in the top right is Crossley and Porter "orphanage" and later a Grammar School.
Ogden Reservoir, Halifax - MCH00214
The reservoir, also known as Ogden Water, has a capacity of 35,000,000 cubic feet of water, and was completed in 1858 to supply fresh water to Halifax. It took four years to build, employed 500 men and supplies Halifax by gravity alone.
Scene of the Derby Delph Disaster, April 7th 1906 - MCH00216
On 7th April 1906, there was a fatal accident near the Derby Inn, Rishworth.
A horse pulling a trap down the hill past the Derby Inn, Rishworth was frightened when some sheep ran across the road. The horse backed into a wall which collapsed,…
A horse pulling a trap down the hill past the Derby Inn, Rishworth was frightened when some sheep ran across the road. The horse backed into a wall which collapsed,…
Public Hall & Parish Church, West Vale, Halifax - MCH00217
St John the Evangelist Church, Calder Street, West Vale was built in 1882 and last used fior worship in 1982.
Greetland and West Vale Mechanics' Hall was erected by the Greetland and West Vale Mechanics' Hall Company Limited and was intended to…
Greetland and West Vale Mechanics' Hall was erected by the Greetland and West Vale Mechanics' Hall Company Limited and was intended to…
Clay House and Gardens, West Vale, Halifax - MCH00218
Clay House is a Jacobean building that is a fine example of 17th century vernacular architecture. It was built for John Clay and the Clay family around 1650, although a house owned by Robert Clay on the site is mentioned before in 1296. The grounds…
Clay House, West Vale, Halifax - MCH00219
Clay House is a Jacobean building that is a fine example of 17th century vernacular architecture. It was built for John Clay and the Clay family around 1650, although a house owned by Robert Clay on the site is mentioned before in 1296. The grounds…
Clay House, Greetland, Halifax - MCH00221
Clay House is a Jacobean building that is a fine example of 17th century vernacular architecture. It was built for John Clay and the Clay family around 1650, although a house owned by Robert Clay on the site is mentioned before in 1296. The grounds…
Clay House and Gardens, West Vale, Halifax - MCH00222
Clay House is a Jacobean building that is a fine example of 17th century vernacular architecture. It was built for John Clay and the Clay family around 1650, although a house owned by Robert Clay on the site is mentioned before in 1296. The grounds…
The Rocks, Albert Promenade, Halifax. - MCH00223
Wainhouse Tower can be seen on the left.
The Crossley and Porter Orphanage, Halifax. - MCH00225
In 1857, Francis, John and Joseph Crossley, of the Halifax carpet empire set up an educational college. The building was started in 1857 on 8 acre site off Free School Lane, Halifax. It was named after Heath School founded in 1600. It was changed to…
Halifax Sunday School Centenary Second Celebration Whit Tuesday 1890 - MCH00226
Being held in the Piece Hall, Halifax. The Spire of Square Church can be seen in the middle ground.
Bermeerside Hall, Skircoat Green, Halifax - MCH00227
Away from the industrial grime, the school would provide a space for children to be able to address breathing problems.