Looking at the Lister family tree are Donald and Liliane Taylor, with volunteer Kirsty Davies, Heritage Open Day, Shibden Hall, Halifaxplaceholder image
Looking at the Lister family tree are Donald and Liliane Taylor, with volunteer Kirsty Davies, Heritage Open Day, Shibden Hall, Halifax

Halifax heritage buildings open their doors as part of annual Heritage Open Day festival

Take a look at these stunning pictures showcasing Halifax heritage as part of the ongoing festival.

The Heritage Open Day festival – England’s largest festival of history and culture – has returned, running from September 11 to 20.

It gives residents and visitors the perfect opportunity to explore historical buildings in their area for free, with several iconic venues across Halifax and Calderdale taking part.

On Saturday (September 12), Bankfield Museum, Shibden Hall, and Halifax Minster opened their doors so visitors could enjoy their stunning architecture and exhibits.

Take a look through the gallery which captures the beautiful buildings and some of their visitors from the weekend.

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