The historic roof statues and windows at Todmorden Town Hall are back to their former glory following a specialist restoration project. The work, managed by Calderdale Council and carried out by Bullen Conservation, saw three of the 16 high-level windows replaced and all 10 limestone statues cleaned at the iconic Grade I listed building. The… read more … about Historic features restored to former glory at Todmorden Town Hall>>
Visitors to Bankfield Museum in Halifax have the opportunity to see an innovative piece of unique and inspiring Indian dance on Saturday 7 March, as part of the commemorations of the centenary of the First World War. Indian dance may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the War, but… read more … about Remembering the forgotten army of the First World War>>
Ripponden Parish could become a Neighbourhood Area if an application which has been made to Calderdale Council is successful. The application, which was submitted by Ripponden Parish Council, will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 2 February 2015. The Localism Act 2011 introduced new powers to allow communities to take responsibility for local… read more … about Ripponden requests Neighbourhood Area status>>
Work has now started on the renovation of the beautiful, Grade II listed Princess Buildings in Halifax town centre. The work is taking place as part of the next phase of Calderdale Council’s scheme to reduce the number of buildings that staff work from – modernising and making better use of offices in Halifax town… read more … about A refurbishment fit for Princess>>
The King and Country exhibition at Bankfield Museum has now been open nearly 5 months and over 10,500 visitors have seen the fascinating collection of objects and artefacts on display to mark the centenary of the First World War. Of the 60 interesting and poignant stories that feature as part of the exhibition, one stands… read more … about The diary of the unknown sailor>>
Over 130 memorial stones are being moved from Square Chapel to Lister Lane Cemetery in Halifax as work on the Piece Hall and new Central Library and Archive gets underway. Calderdale Council’s Bereavement Services team removed the stones for safekeeping, as their current site undergoes re-development. Many of the Square Chapel congregation chose to be… read more … about Families united after 170 years>>
The potential of a 19th century Gaol in Illingworth, Halifax could be unlocked after its future is discussed at the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. On Monday 15 December, Members will discuss a proposal from the North Halifax Historic Buildings Preservation Trust (NHHBPT) to take responsibility for the Illingworth Gaol as part of an asset… read more … about Finding the key to future of former gaol>>
As the nights draw in, and temperatures plummet, the woolly jumpers and warm coats come back out of the wardrobe, but if you have a passion for winter fashion, why not head to Bankfield Museum’s latest exhibition. Bankfield Museum in Halifax is raiding Calderdale Museums’ extensive historical costume collection to display how fashionable folk in… read more … about Fashion for freezing forecasts>>
Hebden Royd and the Hill Top Parishes could become a Neighbourhood Area if an application which has been made to Calderdale Council is successful. The application, which was submitted by Hebden Royd Town Council, Blackshaw Parish Council, Erringden Parish Council, Heptonstall Parish Council and Wadsworth Parish Council will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on… read more … about Hebden Royd and Hill Top are planning ahead>>
