Halifax Courier - Nostalgia Feed

Old School Photo

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:51:32 GMT

The under-16 and under-15 netball teams of Holmfield High School, Halifax, won their respective Calderdale Schools Championships in 1992.

Vintage motors hit the road

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:46:32 GMT

These wonderful old machines were among the competitors in this year’s fifth Flying Scotsman London to Edinburgh vintage motor rally, pictured as they drove through Barkisland.

Remember this?

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:39:39 GMT

There were trophies – and mayors! – galore at Hebden Bridge Saints’ annual presentation evening in May 1994.

Lovers in tragic suicide pact

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:37:17 GMT

The tragic story of a housemaid called Annie Quick was front-page news in Halifax just over 100 years ago.

Fax’s Wembley cup heartbreak: Thrum Hallers triumphed in 1987 – but faced mighty Wigan in ‘88

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:17:29 GMT

Just 25 years ago Halifax Rugby League Football Club were at Wembley for the second year in a row to defend the Challenge Cup they had lifted in remarkable style against St Helens the year before.

10,000 sing for Prince of Wales: Massed ranks of children filled Piece Hall to welcome royal visitor

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:24:51 GMT

Historian John Hargreaves continues his tour of our town’s heritage.

Terror reign of Halifax ‘Slasher’

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:37:15 GMT

An extraordinary series of events occurred in Halifax and district in November 1938 when a number of attacks by an elusive razor-wielding assailant caused fear and terror in and around the town.

12th Halifax Boys’ Brigade celebrates centenary

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:32:48 GMT

A Halifax Boys’ Brigade company celebrated its centenary with a reunion that brought old boys back home from all over the country.

Old School

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:11:08 GMT

Two of the basketball teams of Holy Trinity Senior School, Halifax, won honours in 1991.

Remember This...?

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:06:05 GMT

Halifax League team RAFA – Royal Air Forces Association – won the RAFA Yorkshire Cup in 1966, beating Hull RAFA at Brighouse Cricket Club.

From the Courier Archives

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:56:18 GMT

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