The next free taster tour at Todmorden Town Hall will be on Sunday 3 June at 2pm and will focus on the industries by which Todmorden prospered. The 1896 Town Crest, which sits in Todmorden Town Hall, strongly shows the heritage of the town, declaring “By Industry we Prosper”. This free tour, led by the Todmorden… read more … about Discover the industrial heritage of Todmorden>>
Another week, another accolade for Halifax, as The Piece Hall and The Central Library and Archives scooped both the Regeneration and Yorkshire Project of the Year awards at the regional RICS Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors(external link) Awards 2018. The RICS Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction and… read more … about RICS recognition for The Piece Hall and Library>>
Calderdale Council is taking action to protect a Grade II listed building in Halifax town centre. On the night of Saturday 21 April, the gable and roof of a heritage building on King Cross Street, Halifax, collapsed due to storm damage. As soon as the damage was reported, Council officers immediately visited the site to… read more … about Protecting Calderdale’s heritage>>
The next free taster tour of Todmorden Town Hall will be on Sunday 6 May at 2pm and will focus on the radical side of the town. Todmorden is connected to many radical stories. Visitors will be able to find out more about the revolutionary history of the town, including the life and work of… read more … about Discover the radical side of Todmorden>>
Calderdale Council has pledged its commitment to continue with plans to transform Todmorden Town Hall. The Todmorden Development Board has already earmarked £121,000 to invest in the building and this will still go ahead, despite a recent bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund being turned down. A partnership of Calderdale Council, Todmorden Town Council, Todmorden… read more … about Investing in Todmorden Town Hall>>
The spotlight is on The Piece Hall in Halifax once again, as the world-class destination’s impressive lighting scheme has been shortlisted for a prestigious international award. As part of the transformation of the Grade I listed building which reopened last August, Calderdale Council was keen to introduce new lighting to showcase the building’s classical beauty… read more … about The Piece Hall shines bright with international award nomination>>
Visitors to Todmorden Town Hall can find out more about the many hidden stories and spaces of the Grade 1 listed building at the next Total Tour on Sunday 11 March. This fascinating tour offers visitors a look behind the scenes at the iconic building, including a visit to the former caretaker’s flat and holding… read more … about Take the Total Tour of Todmorden Town Hall>>
The success of the multi-million pound transformation of Halifax’s Piece Hall has been recognised in a national report on the conservation of historic buildings and monuments. ‘The Heritage Statement 2017’, published by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, outlines the Government’s vision and strategy for heritage and the historic environment. A case study on… read more … about Heritage report celebrates Piece Hall re-opening>>
This year’s Halifax Heritage Festival will look to the future as well as the past, with a series of high profile openings during the weekend. Around 20 heritage sites in Halifax will be opening their doors to visitors with planned events and activities from Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 September. The weekend coincides with the… read more … about Explore the past and celebrate the future at Halifax Heritage Festival>>
