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Museum outside the town centre that tells the story of Halifax & Calderdale through displays of costume, art, toys, jewellery & textiles. In the grounds of Akroyd Park which is part of Akroyd model village conservation area. Also incorporates the Duke of Wellington's Regimental museum.
Bankfield Museum is a grade II listed historic house museum, incorporating a regimental museum and textiles gallery in Boothtown, Halifax, England. It is notable for its past ownership and development by Colonel Edward Akroyd, MP, and its grand interior.
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Medieval parish church dedicated to St. John the Baptist, founded in 1438.
Four floors of exhibits relating to social history, historic industries.
Music, Comedy & Theatre in a historic building.
Traditional wool-trading centre of Halifax, dating from 1779, now housing three floors independent shops, bars & restaurants. The central feature is a large open square. There are several heritage displays throughout. Reopened in late 2017 after redevelopment.
Construction of the chapel started in 1772 and it was visited by John Wesley. The building was converted in 1992 to a modern arts centre. The arts centre closed in 2025 and future plans for the grade II* listed building are uncertain in 2026.