Each of these falls into the 'strange but true' category - how many of these are you aware of from the borough's rich heritage and history?
5. The Piece Hall
Another iconic Halifax landmark is The Piece Hall. Opened in 1779 it was built as a cloth hall for local handloom weavers to sell the woollen cloth 'pieces' they had produced.
6. Trouser Town
In the past Hebden Bridge was known for it's clothing manufacturing due to its many weaving mills. This gave it the nickname 'Trouser Town' as its reputation spread across the country.
7. From hamlet to town
The bustling town of Brighouse that we know now was once a hamlet of nearby Rastrick. Now the Brighouse ward has a population of 11,195 (taken from the 2011 Census).
8. Robin Hood's place of rest
Legend has it that English legend Robin Hood is said to have died at Kirklees Priory, three miles away from Brighouse town centre. It is said that he fired arrows and asked to be buried where they fell.