We have an eclectic range of photo collections and images that are listed in the table below.
- All of the collections can be viewed in the Local Studies department at the Central Library, Halifax.
- Many of the images are published on: Weaver to Web: online visual archive of Calderdale history. You can use a keyword or search for the type of document in advanced search, for example 'postcard - colour'.
Details of many of the collections can be found in the library catalogue:
For the best search results on collections in the catalogue, enter the terms listed under 'Searching for the photographs'. In the quick search box then limit the selection using 'Refine set'.
Also, you can type the place/person's name in the quick search box to search the whole library catalogue.
| Collection name | Dates taken | Coverage | Searching for the photos | Viewing the photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial photographic | 1980s and 90s (some 60s and 70s) | Aerial photos of Halifax. | Search for Aerial photographics or the name of the place that you are looking for on the online catalogue. | Visit local studies to view the full collection. A number of aerial photos can be viewed on Weaver to Web, our online visual archive. |
| Brian Thomas Photo | 2007-2009 | Collection of over 4000 photos of Calderdale. | Search for Thomas B on the online catalogue. | Visit local studies to view this collection. |
| Cuttings | various | Large collection of cuttings envelopes covering themes, people, places and events. | Ask Reference staff. | Visit local studies to view this collection. |
| Halifax Photographic Society | 1960s - 70s | Buildings in Halifax that were due to be knocked down. | A printed index is available in local studies to view. | View in local studies. An Index of streets where photos were taken is available. |
| Halifax Photographic Society | 1980s - early 90s | Buildings in Halifax that were due to be knocked down. | A printed index is available in local studies to view. | View in local studies. An Index of streets where photos were taken is available. |
| Hugh Percy Kendall Photo | Undated, but earlier than 1937 | Halls and Manor Houses around Calderdale. | Search for HP Kendall or Kendall Hugh on the online catalogue. | Visit local studies or view the complete collection on Weaver to Web. |
| Millennium Archive Photo | 1999 -2000 | Calderdale places and people. Most of the photos cover the late 20th Century. | Search for Millennium Archive on the online library catalogue. | Visit local studies to view this collection. |
| Postcard | Undated | Places and buildings around Calderdale. | Search for Postcard collection on the online library catalogue. | Visit local studies to view the full collection. About half of the collection can be viewed on Weaver to Web. Use either the advanced search/document type if you want to browse or doing a keyword search. |
| Prints | 19th Century | Mainly Halifax and mostly the town centre. | A printed list is available to view in local studies. | The JR Smith prints that form part of the collection are available on Weaver to Web. Other prints are available from Weaver to Web by selecting 'print' as a document type. |
| Reference Portrait photo | Various dates | Collection of Calderdale residents (not all famous). | Search for Reference portrait on the online library catalogue. | Visit local studies to view this collection. |
| Photographic | Various dates | A miscellaneous collection of places. | Search for Photographic Collection or the place you are looking for on the online library catalogue. | Visit local studies to view this collection. |