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.
Titel
A-Z of Halifax
Untertitel
Places-People-History
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EAN
9781445679549
Format
E-Book (epub)
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Veröffentlichung
15.02.2020
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
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