West Yorkshire nostalgia: 41 photos that will take you back to 1960s in Halifax and Calderdale

By Abigail Kellett

Published 13th Nov 2023, 06:00 BST

Updated 20th Feb 2026, 12:00 BST

We are turning the clock back to look at life in Halifax in the 1960s.

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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

Victoria Hall, Halifax back in 1960

2. 1960

Victoria Hall, Halifax back in 1960 Photo: YPN

Percival Whitley Cottage in Halifax back in 1960

3. 1960

Percival Whitley Cottage in Halifax back in 1960 Photo: YPN

Snow drifts blocked many roads in near Baitings Reservoir.

4. 1960

Snow drifts blocked many roads in near Baitings Reservoir. Photo: YPN

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