15 nostalgic pictures showing life in the 20th century in Elland, Stainland, Holywell Green and West Vale

By Abigail Kellett

Published 4th Nov 2026, 06:00 GMT

We’re taking a look into the archive at pictures of the streets of Calderdale over the years.

Take a look at these photos of life in Elland, Holywell Green, Stainland and West Vale in the 20th century.

M62 motorway construction at Ainley Top in 1971. Photo: Halifax Courier

M62 motorway construction at Ainley Top in 1971. Photo: Halifax Courier

M62 motorway construction at Ainley Top in 1971. Photo: Halifax Courier

View looking up Westgate in Elland in 1963. Photo: Halifax Courier

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