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Get the latest scoop on concerts and gigs, festivals, family events and everything else that’s happening in Calderdale. Browse our events guide to discover what’s on today, what’s on this weekend, and more things to do this month.
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Sat
28
Howard Priestley ‘Ghosts’ Exhibition
Saturday 28th January until Saturday 15th April Calderdale Industrial Museum is Open Saturdays 10am - 4pm and also Thursdays in the School Holidays An exhibition of paintings by Howard Priestley.
Wed
15
Wainstall Waifs – a Talk by Kim Pearson
7.30pm The mill girls from Liverpool, their journey from workhouse to independence. Refreshments available for a donation. Admission Calderdale Industrial Museum Association Members: FREE Non-Members £4 Enquire about becoming a
Thu
16
Theatre Tours with the Friends of the Victoria Theatre
Have you ever wondered what it is like to work in a theatre? Are you interested in the heritage of entertainment buildings? Or would you just like to have a
Tue
21
Halifax Antiquarian Society Lecture – John Smeaton & the Calder Navigation
7.30pm John Smeaton and the Calder Navigation - Lecture by Lesley Taylor & Shirley Levon, researchers and authors John Smeaton was employed by the Calder Navigation Commissioners based in Halifax
Wed
22
Historical Presentation by David Glover – August 1842, The People versus the Establishment
2.15pm For some days in August 1842, People Power brought the mills of Halifax to a total standstill - this was ‘The Great Strike.’ An inspiring story of a few
Tue
07
Halifax Antiquarian Society Lecture – The History of Calderdale’s Markets
7.30pm The history of Calderdale’s markets and the positive effect they have on our towns- Lecture by John Walker, Markets Manager, Calderdale Council In any language, the Market Place conjures
Wed
15
Water, Coal, Wood & Iron – a Talk by Dr Stephen Caunce
7.30pm The recipe for cooking up a ew economy in 1750. Refreshments available for a donation. Admission Calderdale Industrial Museum Association Members: FREE Non-Members £4 Enquire about becoming a member!
Thu
16
Theatre Tours with the Friends of the Victoria Theatre
Have you ever wondered what it is like to work in a theatre? Are you interested in the heritage of entertainment buildings? Or would you just like to have a
Wed
22
Historical Presentation by David Glover – The Earliest images of Halifax
2.15pm A kaleidoscope of grand old prints depicting our “good old town” long ago. Beginning with 17th Century images of the Gibbet, David will move on to a Halifax panorama
Mon
27
“Halifax Revealed” Walking Tour
Welcome to Halifax! Whether you have lived here all your life or it is your first time here and want to orientate yourself around town through the buildings and stories
Tue
28
Limited Edition “Halifax Town Hall Treasures and Welcome from the Mayor” Tour with tea and scones
Join us on our special guided tour of Halifax Town Hall, a building of immense architectural significance both inside and out, and be welcomed to Halifax Town Hall by the
Tue
28
“Halifax Revealed” Walking Tour
Welcome to Halifax! Whether you have lived here all your life or it is your first time here and want to orientate yourself around town through the buildings and stories