Description
Over the centuries it has been the manufacturing of textiles and confectionery that has brought wealth to Halifax in West Yorkshire. The town's impressive Grade I listed Piece Hall, built in the eighteenth century, was the place where handloom weavers gathered to sell the woollen cloth they had produced. On a sweeter subject, Halifax was also home to the nineteenth-century confectionery firm Mackintosh's, famous for chocolates including Quality Street and Rolo. During the 1920s it became known as 'Toffee Town'.
In A-Z of Halifax local author Trish Colton takes the reader on an engaging tour of the town's history across the centuries. The book embraces a wide variety of subjects, which will be of interest to both residents and visitors. From the buildings and streets to the famous - and infamous - sons and daughters, this is a fascinating portrait of Halifax, revealing well-known and hidden aspects of its heritage. Discover the road safety invention that was the brainchild of a Halifax man, and learn more about the 900-year-old minster, the industrial heritage, urban regeneration, commerce and culture of this Yorkshire town. 100 Illustrations, unspecified
About the Author
Trish Colton lived and worked in Germany, Bahrain, Botswana, South Africa and all over England, before settling down in Yorkshire 32 years ago. After 20 years writing general interest articles and editing a wildlife magazine in Zimbabwe, she retired and began to write books mostly about local history. Trish lives just outside Halifax.
More Details
- Contributor: Trish Colton
- Imprint: Amberley Publishing
- ISBN13: 9781445679532
- Number of Pages: 96
- Packaged Dimensions: 165x234mm
- Packaged Weight: 300
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Amberley Publishing
- Release Date: 2020-02-15
- Series: A-Z
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: Trish Colton lived and worked in Germany, Bahrain, Botswana, South Africa and all over England, before settling down in Yorkshire 32 years ago. After 20 years writing general interest articles and editing a wildlife magazine in Zimbabwe, she retired and began to write books mostly about local history. Trish lives just outside Halifax.
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