Extra care has been taken with construction work at the Piece Hall and new Central Library and Archive to keep a pair of nesting kestrels safe during the major development project in Halifax. The birds of prey, which are protected by law, took roost in the spire of the former Square Church on the site… read more … about A heavenly place to roost>>
Over 260 people explored the gems of Todmorden Town Hall’s heritage last weekend. The Grade I listed Town Hall opened its doors during Heritage Open Days, where historic buildings across the country showcase themselves to the public. Visitors enjoyed their first glimpse of the new heritage centre, which officially opened last Friday and was created… read more … about Delving into Todmorden Town Hall’s rich history>>
Visitors to Todmorden Town Hall will catch their first glimpse of the building’s new heritage centre during Heritage Open Days this September. The exciting new addition opens officially on Friday 11 September, as part of a project to tell the fascinating story of the Grade I listed building. Through the project, trained volunteers are providing… read more … about Todmorden Town Hall – telling the story>>
It’s official – Halifax is a great town! Halifax is one of just three places in the UK to be in the shortlist for the prestigious Great Town Award run by the Academy of Urbanism. Over 40 towns were nominated by members of the Academy of Urbanism, who drew up a list of 10 leading… read more … about Halifax in the running for Great Town Award>>
The renovation of the historic Princess Buildings in Halifax is well underway. The work will see a modern office environment provided whilst preserving significant heritage features, and people will be able to see the new extension taking shape over the next few weeks. The Grade II* listed building is being refurbished as part of Calderdale… read more … about Princess Buildings on track for bright future>>
News from Marketing Halifax The second Halifax Heritage Festival is taking place between Thursday 10th September and Sunday 13th September 2015 across the town centre, local villages, and local market towns. Co-ordinated by Marketing Halifax, there will be 20 heritage sites hosting events and activities during the festival with over 60 walks, talks, tours, viewings,… read more … about Halifax Heritage Festival Announced>>
Mystery surrounds a number of objects found at the Piece Hall during its transformation into a 21st century heritage visitor attraction. The conservation of the Grade I listed Piece Hall is being undertaken by the Council’s contractors, GRAHAM Construction. The items were discovered as work continues to progress on site. Three photographs were revealed behind… read more … about Lost and found in the Piece Hall>>
Halifax schoolchildren enjoyed a visit to the historic Piece Hall to see how progress is being made on the major heritage regeneration project. Contractor GRAHAM Construction and Calderdale Council invited students from Ravenscliffe High School and Sports College as the first of six scheduled school visits. Nine youngsters and three staff from the school were… read more … about A Piece of history for Halifax students>>
A talk at the Central Library, Halifax will give insight into Calderdale’s conscientious objectors in the First World War. On Tuesday 19 May from 12.30-1.30pm, local historian John Rhodes will give the latest in the series of Central Library’s free talks on the First World War, on ‘Calderdale’s Conscientious Objectors, 1915-18’. John has done extensive… read more … about Conscientious Objectors in World War One: Talk at Central Library>>
