The town's name was recorded in about 1091 as Halyfax, most likely from the Old English halh-gefeaxe, meaning "area of coarse grass in the nook of land". This explanation is generally preferred to derivations from the … See more

Topographically, Halifax is located in the south-eastern foothills of the moorland region called the South Pennines. Halifax is situated about 4 … See more

From New Year's Day 1779, manufacturers and mercers dealt internationally in such articles through its grandiose square, the Piece Hall. Halifax is known for See more

Public bus and train transportation in Halifax is managed and subsidised by West Yorkshire Metro. It was announced in January 2009 that … See more

Halifax is not mentioned in the Domesday Book, and evidence of the early settlement is unclear. By the 12th century the township had become the religious centre of the vast parish of … See more

The ancient parish of Halifax was divided into a large number of civil parishes in the 19th century. In Halifax, a body of improvement commissioners or town trustees was created … See more

In 2004 Calderdale had a population of 192,405, of which 82,500 live in the Halifax urban area. The main ethnic group in Halifax is White (87%), followed by British Pakistani (10%). … See more