Visitors to Bankfield Museum this week were treated to a curious collection of museum artefacts and entertaining speakers, as part of the Conference of the Curious. The Conference was held on Monday 21 September, and included fascinating presentations from curators, historians and other museum and heritage professionals on curious subjects including taxidermy, vampire slaying kits,… read more … about Last chance to see Bankfield’s curiosities>>
Visitors to Smith Art Gallery in Brighouse can now admire Calderdale’s beautiful scenery without setting a foot outside, as their current exhibition celebrates scenic artworks of the Calderdale region. The ‘Landscapes of the South Pennines’ exhibition offers visitors the chance to see a selection of artworks depicting views of Calderdale. Together, these works show how… read more … about Admiring the landscape of Calderdale>>
Art lovers in Calderdale have the chance to see a selection of work by local artists at the fifth annual Calderdale Open Art exhibition. Bankfield Museum in Halifax will host the exhibition from Saturday 10 October, which will feature a selection of drawings, paintings, prints, photographs and textiles by professional and amateur artists from across… read more … about Play your part in Open Art>>
If you have a passion for fashion, why not head down to Bankfield Museum in Halifax where you can take a stylish trip back in time as part of the new exhibition, 19th Century Dressmaking? This exhibition offers visitors the chance to see a selection of historic dresses and accessories from Calderdale’s collections, and explore… read more … about Dresses to impress at Bankfield Museum>>
Tourism in Calderdale generated over £271 million for the local economy in 2013, an increase of £23 million from 2010, according to a new report published by Calderdale Council. It’s just one of the findings within Calderdale Council’s new Visitor Economy Strategy 2015-2018, which will be discussed by the Cabinet on Monday 10 August 2015…. read more … about Visitors flock to Pretty Gritty Calderdale>>
What do you get if you mix 10 days, one Yorkshire town, a huge dose of hilarity and over 50 events in 14 amazing venues? The inaugural Halifax Comedy Festival of course! This major new festival for Halifax officially launches on Wednesday 15 July, building up to the main event over October half-term from Friday… read more … about Halifax gets seriously funny!>>
In the run-up to the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo on Thursday 18 June, people are being reminded that they can commemorate this defining historic moment in a variety of ways. Calderdale Council and the National Army Museum have teamed up to host a special exhibition at Bankfield Museum, which opened on Saturday 2… read more … about Calderdale commemorates Battle of Waterloo>>
Bankfield Museum and National Army Museum join forces to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo with a special exhibition. Exhibition commemorates the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment at the Battle of Waterloo Objects on display include Duke of Wellington’s own Waterloo medal and original ‘Wellington Boots’ The ‘Pop Up Pub’, The Duke of… read more … about Waterloo Lives at Bankfield Museum>>
Delivered by the team at Marketing Halifax and supported by Calderdale Council, Borough Market and The Woolshops, the eighth annual Halifax Food & Drink Festival has been announced to take place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June 2015. Saturday 20 June offers a live demonstration kitchen with chefs and local producers taking to the… read more … about Halifax Food & Drink Festival Announced>>
