Now home to a leisure centre, from 1880 to 1974 there was a train station at North Bridge. It was served on the Halifax and Ovenden Junction Railway.placeholder image
Now home to a leisure centre, from 1880 to 1974 there was a train station at North Bridge. It was served on the Halifax and Ovenden Junction Railway.

Life in Halifax: 14 amazing photos of Halifax’s well-loved landmarks like you’ve never seen them before

By Abigail Kellett
Published 27th Dec 2025, 06:00 GMT

When we think of Halifax there are certain landmarks and places that spring to mind.

Looking through our archive offers a glimpse of these well known sights through a different lens, before the modern world transformed the town into what it is today.

How many can you recognise?

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Halifax Town Hall may have remained unchanged over the years but the area around it looks very different, as seen in this picture from the 19th century.

13. Halifax Town Hall

Halifax Town Hall may have remained unchanged over the years but the area around it looks very different, as seen in this picture from the 19th century. Photo: Halifax Courier

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This picture from 2003 shows Shibden Hall looking very different to what it does today when it underwent some work. The hall was given Grade II* listed status in 1954.

14. Shibden Hall

This picture from 2003 shows Shibden Hall looking very different to what it does today when it underwent some work. The hall was given Grade II* listed status in 1954. Photo: is

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