Historic Halifax in 20 pictures - The town famed for wool manufacturing, chocolate and banking

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 15th May 2019, 09:55 GMT

Enjoy this trip down memory lane showcasing how Halifax has changed over the years.

This rarely seen photos from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive also feature neighbouring towns, suburbs and villages including Brighouse and Elland. READ MORE: The 34 never seen before photos of Leeds through the ages

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A grimy Halifax at the end of the 1950s.

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A night scene of Halifax from south east.

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Old woolshops.

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Winding Road and cooling towers.

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Piece Hall.

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Piece Hall.

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Old King Cross. A view from Edward Wainhouse's Octagon tower.

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A traffic jam on King Cross Street. This photo is taken from Horsfalls window.

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Thornton Square in Brighouse, looking towards the Anchor Bridge, along Briggate towards Rastrick.

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