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Halifax is to be found in Calderdale in West Yorkshire. Famed for its wool production. Many of the stone walled mills remain - some derelict, but others have been converted into appartments, restaurants, hotels (including The Wool Merchants) and Art Galleries etc.
If this town had a theme tune, it would be 'Jerusalem' played by a Brass Band, with a male voice choir singing of 'those dark satanic mills , clouded hills and Englands green and pleasant lands'
One of the reasons that I signed up for the VT 'Fish Chips and Mushy peas' was that my maternal Great Grandmother was born in Halifax, so it was a chance to 'go back to my roots' Since my return from the weekend, I was chatting with my Father, who's been doing our family tree, and it's been quite a surprise to find out about my Halifax connections. I'll share these with you- Some of the dates might be incorrect though.
My Grandfather (Aubrey Theodore Hufton)s parents were William Arthur Hufton, who married Lizzy May Turner in Kirkby, Nottinghamshire. Lizzy (who hated her first name!) was born 18.12.1884 at 43, Kings Cross Street, Halifax. Her parents ( so my Great Great Grandparents) were John Thomas Turner (born 15.11.1861) at 21, Spring Gardens North Owram and Adelia Tankard (born 09.06.1839, died 17.02.1903 in Kirkby). They married 17th September1882 at Halifax Parish Church - So he was a bit of a toy boy!!!! (if the dates are correct).
Adelia owned/ worked in a shop, possibly a sweet shop, and John was an overseer in one of the Mills
Adelias parents (my Great Great Great Grandparents!!) were Edward Tankard (born 30.09.1828 in Coley, Yorks) and Mary Mallinson Walton (who was baptised at Halifax Parish Church in 1834) They married 26.02.1855.
Edwards parents (So, my Great Great Great Great Grandparents - Pheeew!!) were Amos Tankard (born 28.07.1799 at Northowram - near Halifax) and Faith Jackson. They were married 18.11.1825 in Halifax.
Marys parents were Thomas Alfred Walton and Ellen Stewart (Stuart?) who married 31.08.1832 in Halifax.
Amos Tankards parents were Benjamin Tankard (born 26.06.1775) and Sarah Settle. They were married in Halifax - date unknown. (here we go ... My Great Great Great Great GREAT Grandparents!!!)
It was quite exciting (and a bit spooky!) to find out all about my ancestors, and my Halifax connection - no wonder I felt so much at home there.- my Father is hoping to find out more soon. He doesn't own a computer, so most of his research has been from perusing records in libraries etc. Will keep updating as soon as I find out more. |
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|  | 'Fish Chips and Mushy Peas' -and lots more besides When I came across this VT meet, which seems like ages ago - I put my name down straight away- It looked like a Brilliant programme, people who I'd corresponded with were going to be there. Little did I know what an absolutely Wonderful time I was going to have!!! My first VT meeting too!
I checked into The Wool Merchants Hotel, and spotted a white haired bearded gentleman, who looked familiar, although he wasn't toting a video camera! Yes it was Hansi-my first live encounter with a VTer!!!!He soon reappeared with his video camera - and me dripping with rain still!
Hansi told me there were a few of the crowd down in the bar - so it wasn't long before I was being introduced to Lori Pori, Mustertal and Gwynfiguy and Gillybob. Gradually the bar filled with new arrivals.
Ricky 52 arrived with Sheila and sorted transport to one of his favourite restaurants. to be continued... |
Things to do in and around Halifax Even on a wet Sunday afternoon there are things to see in Halifax. Angiebabe and I spent a short while exploring the towns attractions, which were closed, but had stuff of interest still, such as the Parish Church, Town Hall, Borough Market, Eureka, old pubs such as The Royal Oak.
Most of our time was spent looking up, and photographing the various stone carvings etc. I'm sure that the citizens of Halifax were a bit surprised to see 2 women snapping away at everything in sight.
I was a bit disappointed not to revisit The Piece Halls (Which for years I'd thought were The Peace Halls!!), but They'll still be there when I get around to another visit.
Near to Halifax we visited Hebden Bridge-well worth another visit, Sowerby Bridge-for the Rushbearing Festival , Keighley and Worth Valley Railway for a nostalgic steam train journey through Bronte and Railway Children Country, Norland for The Scarecrow Festival, Triangle for the end of the Rushbearing Festival.
Also Haworth, Bolton Abbey, Brimham Rocks and Knaresborough, plus a few places besides
Just realised that my 3 pics are of male heads-Hmmm!
Contestant Number 1, what is your name and where do you come from (said in a Cilla accent!)
* I've just started adding some of my videos from this weekend meet - Sorry that I can't work out how to rotate the one of Hansi at the Gibbet!
UPDATE Sunday June 14th 2009 - mini VT Meet.
MacedonianUK (Valentina) invited any VTers to join her for Sunday Lunch - so Ricky 52, Sheila, Mustertal, Gwynfiguy, Dao and the VT flag and myself all met up, and enjoyed a Sunday Lunch at the Moorlands Inn just outside Halifax. Plenty of chattering and photo taking. The weather was perfect too, so we enjoyed an Al Fresco meal. | | | Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival |
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mustertal Sun Jun 21, 2009 14:52 UTC
Lovey photos of last week end, I wish it was as nice as that today ! | diosh Thu Mar 19, 2009 01:11 UTC
I didn't realise you had such connections with Halifax. Love Amos Tankard!Was his middle name 'Pint'? LOL | Gillybob Mon Feb 23, 2009 16:43 UTC
Thought I'd pop by for some more memories - hope the shoulder doesn't have any residual injury! Great tips - as always! Gillybob greetings | jumpingnorman Tue Feb 17, 2009 23:04 UTC
Nice start to your halifax pages --- a guillotine, hehehe...I hate beheadings but this is a nice tip. Norman :) ---- what a nice invention - cat's eyes! |
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