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Nostalgic memories of Halifax's local history

Share your own memories of Halifax and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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Displaying Memories 11 - 20 of 32 in total

My Lovely Halifax.
I remember going to Palins dance hall, I remember going to the cinema, but I do not remember the name of the cinema, it was near Bank Top, they used to play Telstar, as I said, my memories or skeche,
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Added 23 March 2014

New Bank
When I was a small child I was taken to my aunt and uncle's house at 59 New Bank, Halifax - this was a house over shops. The house was one up and down with gas lighting and a cellar and also an attic room (where visitors slept). I remember being very interested in the view from the "balcony" - we could see the OBJ from the brewery and at night the town was lit up. Despite the fact that my aunt and uncle's house was in a ...see more
Halifax, General View c1955
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Added 16 September 2013

Fountain Street
I left Crossley & Porter school in 1963 and went to work as a trainee dispensing optician at Rayner & Keeler, 20 Fountain Street, Halifax. Next door was a bespoke tailors named Tillets. Our shop was very small and when Tillets retired in about 1968, Rayners moved into their premises which were much larger. Next door was the Hebble Bus Co. booking office. A gents hairdresser, who was across the road (Jim ...see more
Halifax, Fountain Street c1965
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Added 25 August 2013

Old Days
Born Jumples in 1945 above where the flats are, before the houses where built. Went to Stanaly Green 1953 moved to Hunter Hill near the old mill.
Halifax, Wheatley Valley c1955
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Added 29 June 2013

Illingworth Remembered
I lived in Keighley Drive, opposite Crossleys sportsfield until I got married and moved to Bradford with my husband. I have so many lovely memories of Illingworth and Ovenden. My brother went to St. Thomas More school and I attended Clare - Hall. When we grew up we used to go to the pub across the road called the Queens Head, but all the locals called it the Hens Face because it was named after Queen Victoria. ...see more
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Added 10 June 2013

Union St
I remember, as a child, a herbalist shop that sold sasparela. We used to buy it in a pint glass and stand outside to drink it, pretending it was beer.
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Added 09 April 2013

I Was Born Here
I was born in Holmfield in 1934. I went to Moorside School and later Princess Mary High School in Parkinson Lane. I was married in St.Mary's Church, Illingworth in 1954 and lived for a short time back at the home of my birth in Holmfield. My husband and I and 2 of our children emigrated to Australia in 1959 and I have lived in Australia for 54 years. I have one Australian born child. My eldest daughter is taking a ...see more
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Added 04 April 2013

Brunswick Bowl
I saw Elsie Tanner open it in the sixties - cant remember the exact year, my grandma lived in the flats opposite and the Star pub was at the side.
Halifax, Broad Street Bowling Alley c1965
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Added 27 March 2013

Bowling Alley
I also went to Akey Place in the early sixties and vividly recall sneaking into the bowling alley by crouching down below the entrance desk. The loud music and bright lights were very American to we kids.
Halifax, Broad Street Bowling Alley c1965
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Added 11 August 2012

Halifax Borough Market
When I was a small child in the 1950's my father had a toy stall in Halifax Borough Market. It was a wondrous place for a child in those days, a family, a community, with all the market children growing up together. I remember a cafe run by the Sullivan family that sold the cold fish (Halifax Fish) which I can honestly say was the best I have ever tasted. The market was full of interesting characters selling ...see more
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Added 25 July 2012