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Calling all creatives! Come and follow our Dean Clough Art Trail, a tour in and around the site of works in our permanent art collection. Items in the collection include

Learn about 200 years of history told through our self-guided tour leaflet. At your own pace, find out about the history of the site ranging from the architecture of the

Our new exhibition celebrates a rich history of invention, industry and innovation in Calderdale and features a range of inventions including the Arab printing press, the sewing machine, the pen,

A look at some of the fine local buildings.  Many were the work of local architects who also designed  public buildings and workers' housing. Meet John Brooke by the Old

6.30pm The Allan Fold – King Cross Police Station - St Paul’s Railway Station Baldwin & Walker’s Mill - vanished Pubs - three lost Chapels - new Aachen Way FUNDRAISER:

2pm The Cragg Vale Coiners came from up the Calder Valley,  but many significant events in their story took place in Halifax itself. We visit the location of ‘King’ David

Seventeenth century court cases of Elizabeth Baxter and the abduction of a young lady from Marsh Hall. With Landemere and the old Yewtree Inn too. Meet Mike Beecham at the

7.30pm A talk by Dr Stephen Caunce on the story of the Pennine Clothiers and the Domestic System of Cloth Making, 1500-1750. All are welcome. Tea/coffee/biscuits will be available for

8.15pm Strange tales of Deaths and Funerals in Calderdale, from early times down to about 1900.  Includes stories which are spooky, quirky, and even amusing. Learn who was buried alive

A stroll around the village of Bank Top in the ancient township of Southowram. This walk will take in some of the history of the village, including Law Hill School

6pm What dark and macabre secrets does Shibden Hall hold? What phantoms and beasts hide in the dark woods? Join us, your guides to the ghastly, as we walk through

7.30pm A talk by Chris Bateman on Leeds Fireclay, their precursors and associates. All are welcome. Tea/coffee/biscuits will be available for a small donation. Free entry to members of Calderdale