12 Best Halifax Pubs Before a Piece Hall Gig

Halifax buzzes in the afternoon before a Piece Hall gig. Here is our 12 Best Halifax Pubs list with a handy location map of a choice of pubs to visit before a Piece Hall Gig! Each of our Best Halifax Pubs is described, plus so you can plan your time in Halifax, we’ve included walking … Read more

Essential Guide to Anne Lister Gentleman Jack of Shibden Hall Halifax

Anne Lister (Gentleman Jack) of Shibden Hall, Halifax

Anne Lister Gentleman Jack wrote a 5 million word diary; 16% is encrypted combining Greek alphabet, zodiac, mathematical and punctuation symbols, covering her daily life, travels and lesbian romances. Anne Lister – Born in Halifax At the time Anne Lister was conceived in 1790, her parents were living in Ireland. Her father Captain Jeremy Lister was serving … Read more

The Piece Hall Halifax: Yorkshire’s Number 1 and Best Secular Building

The Piece Hall Halifax is one of England’s most elegant structures, the dramatic Italian Piazza-like beating heart of Yorkshire’s Calderdale, in Northern England. It’s a British architectural and cultural phenomenon and is a must to experience. From 2017 to 2022, The Piece Hall Halifax has attracted over 8 million visitors. Opened in 1779 in the … Read more