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Two fine buildings show the connection between the past and present of Halifax. One is the opulent gleaming glass modern office block belonging to the Halifax Building Society, founded here in 1853 and the other is the Piece Hall which was initially built during the heady days of the "wool trade" and rebuilt in the 1770's. The Piece Hall, thus called because weavers took their pieces or lengths of cloth, to the hall to be sold, is the only surviving manufacturers hall in England, it is clearly identifiable from its domed roof topped with a dramatic weathervane in the shape of a sheep.
Halifax is an industrial city close to the famous Pennines and the route of the Pennine Way in what is known as Yorkshire's "Bronte" country. For such a built-up city, Halifax retains a surprising number of old historic buildings, these range from humble weavers cottages to the grandeur of the Piece Hall and the 15th century parish church dedicated to St.John. The church is a beautiful Perpendicular building which incorporates the remains of an earlier Norman church.
Although Halifax has no real association with the Bronte's, it has links through two nearby villages, these are Ludden Foot where Branwell Bronte was station master for a time, and Southowram, where Emily Bronte worked as a tutor at Law Hill House. It is believed that whilst here, in the sparse countryside, she gained her inspiration for her novel Wuthering Heights.
Of interest is Bankfield Museum, this houses a fine collection of textiles, Wainhouse's Tower - this is considered to be the best folly in the country, it was built by John Wainhouse (1817-1883) and Shibden Hall, a fascinating timber-frame building which houses a folk museum.
Halifax has all the usual large stores, plenty of pubs, lively markets, a wide choice of hotels both in the centre and the lovely surrounding countryside which is well worth exploring, especially the picturesque villages along the Pennine Way. Planning a visit to Halifax?
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Situated 2 minutes’ walk from Halifax town centre, Wool Merchant Hotel features free Wi-Fi, free on-site parking and an Italian restaurant....
More info and book online.. Price from £40.00 |  | The White Swan HotelHalifax, West Yorkshire, England (0.3 miles, 0.4 km)
The White Swan Hotel is situated in the heart of Halifax. We offer free Wi-Fi, free parking, a fitness suite and we are 5 minutes walk from the Lloyds office, and less than a 10 minute walk from the r...
More info and book online.. Price from £49.00 |  | Premier Inn Halifax Town CentreHalifax, West Yorkshire, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Located on a new leisure development in the centre of Halifax, Premier Inn Halifax Town Centre is moments away from a Vue cinema and a bowling alley, with shops and restaurants a 2-minute walk away....
More info and book online.. Price from £46.00 |  | The Imperial Crown HotelHalifax, West Yorkshire, England (0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Built as a Coach Inn during the early 1800's, this traditional Halifax hotel offers a warm welcome. It enjoys a central location and is directly opposite Halifax Railway Station and offers easy access...
More info and book online.. Price from £34.00 |  |  Halifax Hotel InnHalifax, West Yorkshire, England (0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
set in the heart of Halifax town centre, the Halifax Hotel Inn offers individually styled, en suite rooms, free Wi-Fi, and an Indian restaurant. Halifax Rail Station is only 500 metres away....
More info and book online.. Price from £19.00 |
All Accommodation in Halifax..Nearby travel help| Halifax Station | (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) | | Sowerby Bridge Station | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction SW) | | M62 Junction 24 | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction S) | | M62 Junction 23 | (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction S) | | Leeds Bradford International Airport | (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NE) | | Sheffield City Airport | (30.2 miles, 48.6 km, direction SE) | | Halifax to London | (169.8 miles, 273.2 km, direction SE) |
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