Last weekend over 1,500 people took a behind-the-scenes peek at Calderdale Council’s museums, Town Halls and other fascinating buildings, as they opened their doors during Heritage Open Days and the Halifax Festival. Feedback from visitors was brilliant as they explored buildings includingHalifax Town Hall, Heptonstall Museum, Todmorden Town Hall, Clay House, Bankfield Museum and Shibden… read more … about Visitors step back in time>>
There are dozens of war memorials all over Calderdale. Many are in the places you’d expect, such as in parks and Churchyards, but others are in more unusual places. One of the more intriguing memorials is the Butchers’ Roll of Honour, which is in Halifax Borough Market. This plaque is on the wall towards… read more … about Discovering Calderdale’s ‘hidden’ memorials>>
The First World War affected cities, towns and villages all over the country, and Calderdale is no exception. Many people who were not in active service found new ways to help the war effort, and many buildings were used for different purposes. There are sites all over Calderdale that played a key part in World… read more … about Spring Hall in the First World War>>
Calderdale Council is taking part in the RoyalBritish Legion’s Lights Out campaign to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. On Monday 4 August 2014 the Council is turning off the lights in Halifax Town Hall from 10pm to 11pm, and lighting a candle to illuminate the Book of Remembrance which… read more … about Lights Out – marking World War One>>
Calderdale has the highest number of Green Flag parks per head of any local authority in Yorkshire and Humber– and that’s official. Seven parks in Calderdale have been judged as being some of the very best in the UK, and are among a record-breaking 1,476 parks and green spaces that will today receive a prestigious… read more … about Calderdale parks are number one!>>
Art lovers in Calderdale have the chance to see a collection of stunning summer paintings, as part of a new exhibition in Brighouse. The Sum of Summer exhibition explores the beauty and happiness of summer through exquisite paintings from the Calderdale Museums’ collections. The exhibition can be seen at the Smith Art Gallery in Brighouse… read more … about Stunning summer of spectacular art>>
Work to revitalise Todmorden Town Hall is in full swing, with plans for volunteer-led heritage tours; specialist restoration work; and the upcoming arrival of a new lift. Calderdale Council is about to submit a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for £50,000 to support a new heritage programme. A team of trained… read more … about It’s all happening at Todmorden Town Hall>>
With just three months to go until the launch of the new exhibition at Bankfield Museum (Halifax) for the First World War centenary, we take a glimpse into the role of Angela Clare who is heading up the exciting project. Since July 2013, Angela and the museum team have been busy getting the exhibition ready… read more … about Angela uncovers wartime stories and hidden treasures for new exhibition>>
The planning application for Calderdale Council’s refurbishment of Princess Buildings, opposite Halifax Town Hall, has now been approved. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s planning committee on Tuesday 1 April 2014, plans were given the go ahead for the next phase of the Council’s scheme to reduce the number of buildings that staff work from… read more … about Princess Buildings plans approved for a smarter future>>
