23 pictures of the forgotten shops and streets of Halifax from the 60s, 70s and 80s

By Abigail Kellett

Published 26th May 2024, 06:00 GMT

Updated 28th May 2024, 14:18 GMT

Here is a collection of pictures looking back at the history of Calderdale’s high streets and the styles of the time.

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Looking across North Bridge/New Bank from the Town Hall in 1961.

1. 1961

Looking across North Bridge/New Bank from the Town Hall in 1961. Photo: courier photo

Woolshops looking very different than it does today in this picture from 1973.

2. 1973

Woolshops looking very different than it does today in this picture from 1973. Photo: Halifax Courier

Walkers in Holmfield taking part in the Long March back in 1972.

3. 1972

Walkers in Holmfield taking part in the Long March back in 1972. Photo: Halifax Courier

Modelle fashion shop at Woolshops/Market Street in March 1973.

4. 1973

Modelle fashion shop at Woolshops/Market Street in March 1973. Photo: courier photo

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