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In conversation with Anne Lister biographer Helena Whitbread

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On Friday 3 April writer and historian Helena Whitbread will be at Bankfield Museum in Halifax where she’ll be discussing her books on Anne Lister and over 30 years spent decoding Anne Lister's diaries and sharing the wonderful story of Halifax's famous lesbian diarist with the world. The event will be followed by a Q&A … Continue reading In conversation with Anne Lister biographer Helena Whitbread

Alipur Films present “No Fathers in Kashmir” a film by Ashvin Kumar

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Square Chapel Arts Centre are screening No Fathers in Kashmir by the Oscar nominated director Ashvin Kumar on Sunday 26 January at 3pm. The film tells the story of Noor (16),  a selfie-obsessed British teen who journeys to conflict torn Kashmir to visit grandparents she has never met. She is joined by Majid (16), a … Continue reading Alipur Films present “No Fathers in Kashmir” a film by Ashvin Kumar

Calderdale Industrial Museum – Hargreaves Iron Founders

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A special event at Calderdale Industrial Museum on Wednesday 15 January at 7.30pm Michael Hinchliffe the managing director of the long standing Hargreaves Foundry in Halifax will be giving an illustrated talk on the Foundry's history. This family-run business, which was founded in 1896, operates throughout the UK and Ireland as well as now having a … Continue reading Calderdale Industrial Museum – Hargreaves Iron Founders

Those Cragg Vale Coiners! – Illustrated Talk by David Glover

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Those Cragg Vale Coiners! An illustrated talk by David Glover on 14 January 2020 from 7.30 to 9.00pm; Admission £5. Counterfeiting gold coins would ultimately lead to the murder of Halifax exciseman William Deighton. Who sought justice for him, and how did bodies come to be hung in chains on Beacon Hill?   Tickets can be … Continue reading Those Cragg Vale Coiners! – Illustrated Talk by David Glover