Life in Halifax: 9 nostalgic pictures showing life in the 20th century in Illingworth, Wainstalls, Holmfield and Shibden

By Abigail Kellett

Published 4th Feb 2025, 06:00 BST

Updated 28th Jan 2026, 11:47 BST

We have taken a deep dive into the archive to look at pictures of the streets of Calderdale over the years.

Here are some photos of life in Illingworth, Holmfield, Bradshaw, Wheatley, Wainstalls and Shibden in the 20th century.

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Local children on a visit to Illingworth jail in the 1960s when it was still possible to see inside the jail

1. Looking back

Local children on a visit to Illingworth jail in the 1960s when it was still possible to see inside the jail Photo: courier photo

Illingworth jail and stocks back in 1974

2. Looking back

Illingworth jail and stocks back in 1974 Photo: courier photo

Holmfield and Bradshaw from Queensbury Road back in the 1960s

3. Looking back

Holmfield and Bradshaw from Queensbury Road back in the 1960s Photo: Halifax Courier

Old cottages and white Swan Inn at Holmfield in 1970.

4. Looking back

Old cottages and white Swan Inn at Holmfield in 1970. Photo: Halifax Courier

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