24 pictures showing what life was like in Halifax and Calderdale in the 1980s

By Abigail Kellett

Published 23rd Oct 2023, 06:00 BST

Updated 30th Jul 2026, 13:47 BST

We are turning the clock back to look at life in Halifax and Calderdale in the 1980s.

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Halifax town centre back in 1981.

1. 1981

Halifax town centre back in 1981. Photo: Halifax Courier

J. H. Whiteley Secondary School back in 1982

2. 1982

J. H. Whiteley Secondary School back in 1982 Photo: Halifax Courier

Construction at the top of Woolshops in Halifax town centre back in 1980.

3. 1980

Construction at the top of Woolshops in Halifax town centre back in 1980. Photo: Halifax Courier

Horley Green and Claremount back in 1980.

4. 1980

Horley Green and Claremount back in 1980. Photo: courier photo

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