You are here: Home: Leisure and culture: Local history and heritage

Local history and heritage

Calderdale has a fascinating history and is rich in architecture and industrial heritage. Find out more here.

Ancient monuments

The Regeneration section encourages conservation of built environment by providing specialist advice on the protection and enhancement of ancient monuments.

Family history research

Family history research has become a very popular pastime. More and more services are being made available over the Internet but a trip to your local Register Office can also be rewarding.

From Weaver to Web

Calderdale's history is available online. A wide range of photos, maps, census returns, parish registers, poll books, wills and newspapers have been digitised for easier access.

Glimpse of the past

A look at Calderdale's past through the Libraries' Local History Collections.

Listed buildings

The database holds details of all buildings in Calderdale currently registered as listed.

Local studies and family history resources

An index of local studies and family history resources in Calderdale Libraries.

The Piece Hall

Information on the services available at the Piece Hall, Halifax.