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Official Opening of New Central Library in Halifax
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Local Studies Welcome Day at the new Halifax Central Library!
Friday 8th September 9.30am to 6.30pm, free admission Start your visit to the newly opened library by picking up a Square Roots heritage leaflet and following a self-guided tour round the building and local sites of historical interest. The tour ends in the new Local Studies department on the lower ground floor. Take time to have … Continue reading Local Studies Welcome Day at the new Halifax Central Library!
Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival 2017 this weekend!
Rushbearing dates back several centuries to a time when rushes were simply a floor covering in churches. Each year, it was out with the old and in with the new. Over many years this tradition has gradually turned into a celebration and a holiday involving music, Morris dancing and revelry. There are many ways to … Continue reading Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival 2017 this weekend!