Fascinating behind-the-scenes footage of the historic Piece Hall being transformed and the new Central Library and Archive being built will be available for generations to come, as budding young photographers and film makers embark on a new project to document the changes to the sites as conservation and construction work progresses. Local film and photography… read more … about Students snap a piece of history>>
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>>
Ferocious dragons have been lurking at Bankfield Museum in Halifax for months, but luckily St George is on his way to put an end to their fearsome stay. The Dragons exhibition has been on display since January, and hundreds of visitors have been to Bankfield Museum to explore the fearsome, fiery and friendly dragons and… read more … about St George is on his way to Bankfield>>
The new edition of Wildside – Calderdale Council’s walks and events programme is now available in local tourist information centres, libraries and sports centres. Kicking off this year’s programme is an Easter event in Clay House Park, West Vale on Wednesday 1 April at 10.30am and 1pm where families can choose from a variety of… read more … about Take a walk on the Wildside>>
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>>
Visitors to Bankfield Museum, Halifax are in for a ferociously good time, as a new family exhibition exploring fearsome, fiery and friendly dragons through the ages (in all their shapes and sizes) opens on Saturday 24 January. This free exhibition features original artworks by local illustrator and author Chris Mould. Following his successful ‘Pirates!’ exhibition… read more … about Dragons are coming!>>
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>>
A swashbuckling exhibition of pirates, treasure and adventure featuring original drawings from Pirates ‘n’ Pistols, the award winning children’s book by Chris Mould is now on display at Smith Art Gallery in Brighouse. A treasure chest full of Chris Mould’s fabulous and colourful, original drawings has arrived at the Brighouse gallery after a successful run… read more … about Pirates are coming to Brighouse>>
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>>
