Growing up in Halifax: 24 pictures showing life in Halifax and Calderdale in the 1980s

By Abigail Kellett

Published 23rd Oct 2023, 06:00 BST

Updated 13th May 2025, 11:28 BST

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

Can you spot anyone you know?

1. 1982

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

Halifax town centre back in 1981. Photo: Halifax Courier

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

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