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  2. Halifax is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, in West Yorkshire, England. It is near the east Pennine foothills. In the 15th century, the town became an economic hub of the old West Riding of Yorkshire, primarily in woollen manufacture with the large Piece Hall square later built for

  3. Halifax is a historic market town in West Yorkshire, England, UK. The town’s name comes from the Old English words “halh” meaning “nook” or “remote valley” and “fax” meaning “fjord” or “stream”. Halifax is known for its role in the Industrial Revolution, particularly in the textile industry.

  4. Jun 3, 2024 · In the account books for 1473–75, Halifax parish had the largest cloth production in the West Riding (a division of the historic county of Yorkshire), a position it retained for three centuries. Built largely in the 19th century, modern Halifax is a development of the industrial era, though some older buildings remain.

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  5. Coordinates: 53.86°N 1.15°W. The West Riding of Yorkshire was one of three historic subdivisions of Yorkshire, England. From 1889 to 1974 the riding was an administrative county named County of York, West Riding.

  6. Place: Halifax West Riding. Click on the map for other historical maps of this place. In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Halifax like this:

  7. This charming market town exudes inimitable character and historical vitality and is home to some of Yorkshire’s most famous landmarks. From iconic buildings, independent live music venues, to the splendid Halifax Borough Market, this diverse town has much to offer.

  8. Halifax is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, in West Yorkshire, England. It is near the east Pennine foothills. In the 15th century, the town became an economic hub of the old West Riding of Yorkshire, primarily in woollen manufacture with the large Piece Hall square later built for trading wool in the town centre.