Here are 10 fascinating facts about Halifax that you may not have already known.
9. Speedway racing
Speedway racing existed in Halifax on and off between the 1920s and 1980s. There was a track at Thrum Hall between 1928 and 1930 and later there was once at The Shay Stadium.
10. Carpet factory
Dean Clough is a well known area of Halifax and was originally built in the 1840s to 1860s for Crossleys Carpets. At the time it was the worlds largest carpet factory at half a mile long with 1,250,000 square feet.