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Bankfield was previously the home of noted industrialist Edward Akroyd.

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Once the home of Edward Akroyd (owner of the mill at Dean Clough and also MP for Halifax for 10 years) this building was later a library and is now a museum.

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Aerial view of Halifax. Left of centre is Halifax General Hospital.

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Aerial view if Elland in 1977

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Joseph Crossley's Almshouses were built in 1863. The dwellings at Arden Road were originally designed for retired Crossley employees, and, on appointment, residents were given a table, a chair, a bed, a Bible, and a small pension from Crossley funds.…

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Stone Dam Mill is now used (2015) as a furniture shop.

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The style of phone boxes pictured (known as K8) were introduced in 1968 so this picture can be no earlier than that.

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Although it is hard to be certain the sign on the building at the left of the picture appears to suggest that the building is the Grand Junction Hotel which was closed in 1968 and demolished in 1971. If this is correct then this will be the area…

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Clearly visible is the Dean Clough Mill (where the words Crossley Kosset are visible). The bus appears to be a 681, a service to Bradford that still runs today (2017).

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North Bridge Area from Crib Lane Flats 1978. Part of Dean Clough Mill can be seen on the left, as can All Soul's, Haley Hill.

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Post Office, Commercial St., Halifax 1978

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Lloyds Bank, Commercial Street, Halifax Ref 092251

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Bottom right is Horton Street. The Shay, football ground, is towards the top f the picture.

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The Piece Hall can be seen at the bottom of this photograph. The building in the centre is Halifax Market Hall.
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