Volunteer with Calderdale Industrial Museum!

Feb 13, 2023 / North Halifax Partnership / Leave a comment

Calderdale Industrial Museum are looking for more volunteers!

In the museum that showcases progress developments from our locality, you will find just about something for everyone!

Whatever your skills or your age we are always looking for new members to join our team of volunteers. There are plenty of tasks, including textiles, engineering, admin, local knowledge, conservation of our exhibits, even just cleaning and tidying, any offer for help will be welcome.

The museum’s cafe is always busy on Saturdays and help is always appreciated. Even if you just want to get out of the house and make new friends, you’ll always find a warm welcome down at the Industrial Museum.

Calderdale Industrial Museum is located between Halifax Central Library and Burger king on Square Road any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday and ask for a volunteer information form, or have a chat with one of our members who will be happy to help.

The Making of Calderdale Wednesday talks at the Industrial Museum

Feb 1, 2023Jan 31, 2023 / North Halifax Partnership / Leave a comment

Calderdale Industrial Museum has talks planned around the topic “The Making of Calderdale”.

Find out about what occurred in our region with regards to workforce, historic connections with the rest of England, industrial changes, resources, that helped build where we live.

Wednesday 15th February :
Wainstalls Waifs: their journey from workhouse to independence’ by Kim Pearson.~
An update on the girls from Liverpool who came to work at Calvert’s Mill in Wainstalls.

Wednesday 15th March : ‘Water, Coal, Wood and Iron: the recipe for a new economy in 1750’ by Dr Stephen Caunce.
Follow up talk on the early years of the Industrial Revolution in our area.

Future talks announced on 3D Printing (4th April) with demonstration during the talk and Edward Crossley’s Telescopes (10th May). More information on these will follow nearer the time.

The talks are by members of CIMA and experts in their subject.

All talks are open to members of the public as well as members of the museum, and start at 7.30pm. Non members are charged £4 on the door, so please bring your membership cards. Tea & coffee will be available from 7pm for a donation.

Calderdale Industrial Museum : Square Rd, Halifax HX1 1QG (Opposite Halifax Central Library, next to the Piece Hall entrance)

The Making of Calderdale talks at the Industrial Museum

Oct 13, 2022 / North Halifax Partnership / Leave a comment

Calderdale Industrial Museum has restarted the ‘Wednesday Talks’ on the overall theme of ‘The Making of Calderdale‘

Wednesday 19th October

Our next talk, on Wednesday 19th October will be Dr Stephen Caunce on the subject of ‘Men difficult to lead and impossible to drive‘: The Story of the Pennine Clothiers and the Domestic System of Cloth Making, 1500-1750.

Wednesday 23rd November

The talk on Wednesday 23rd November will be by a CIMA member Chris Bateman, who will be giving a new talk focusing specifically on the ‘Life & Times of two bricks’: Joseph Brookes and Sons: constituents of Leeds Fire Clay Company.

All talks start at 7.30pm, and cost £4 on the door for non members. Tea & coffee will be available from 7pm for a donation. Talks already lined up for the new year will include one on 3D printing by Dr Roger Clarke, and an update on the ‘Wainstall Waifs’ by Kim Pearson.

We look forward to welcoming you to our presentations,

Venue : Calderdale Industrial Museum, Square Road, Halifax, HX1 1QG
t : 01422 384 721
e : manager@calderdaleindustrial.co.uk

Illustrated talks at Calderdale Industrial Museum

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 / North Halifax Partnership / Leave a comment

The wire industry in Calderdale (from cradle to the grave) and Great uncle Percy – Inventor of the cat’s eye are just two of the illustrated talks taking place at Calderdale Industrial Museum over the coming weeks.

Paul Thompson will be giving a talk on the wire industry in Calderdale (from cradle to the grave) – Wednesday 15th May 2019 at 7.30pm

Glenda Shaw is back by popular demand to give a talk on The man, the business, the legend! Great uncle Percy – Inventor of Cats eyes – Wednesday 3rd July 2019 at 7.30pm.

CIMA members can go along for FREE and the cost for non members is just £3.

For further information visit www.calderdaleindustrial.co.uk or email info@calderdaleindustrial.co.uk

Illustrated talks at Calderdale Industrial Museum

May 10, 2019 / North Halifax Partnership / Leave a comment

The wire industry in Calderdale (from cradle to the grave) and Great uncle Percy – Inventor of the cat’s eye are just two of the illustrated talks taking place at Calderdale Industrial Museum over the coming weeks.

Paul Thompson will be giving a talk on the wire industry in Calderdale (from cradle to the grave) – Wednesday 15th May 2019 at 7.30pm

Glenda Shaw is back by popular demand to give a talk on The man, the business, the legend! Great uncle Percy – Inventor of Cats eyes – Wednesday 3rd July 2019 at 7.30pm.

CIMA members can go along for FREE and the cost for non members is just £3.

For further information visit www.calderdaleindustrial.co.uk or email info@calderdaleindustrial.co.uk

Special Opening of Calderdale Industrial Museum for Tour de Yorkshire

Apr 26, 2019Apr 26, 2019 / North Halifax Partnership / Leave a comment

The Calderdale Industrial Museum, Square Road, HX1 1QG will be opening specially on Sunday 5 May, 10:00am-4:00pm.

Stage 4 of the Tour de Yorkshire will depart from the Piece Hall, and as well as the cycling there is plenty to enjoy on the day.

Take your chance on the day to visit the incredible Calderdale Industrial Museum.

Weave a Scarf in a Day Workshop

Mar 22, 2019Mar 22, 2019 / North Halifax Partnership / Leave a comment

On Thursday 4 April, 10:00am-4:30pm at Calderdale Industrial Museum, Square Road, Halifax HX1 1QG you can create an original scarf at this beginners workshop.