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7.30pm John Smeaton and the Calder Navigation - Lecture by Lesley Taylor & Shirley Levon, researchers and authors John Smeaton was employed by the Calder Navigation Commissioners based in Halifax to superintend and construct a navigation beyond Wakefield up the Calder valley. This talk will reveal the many difficulties encountered in launching the project and

2.15pm For some days in August 1842, People Power brought the mills of Halifax to a total standstill - this was ‘The Great Strike.’  An inspiring story of a few hot summer days when the world was topsy-turvy and embattled mill owners shivered in their shoes.  How and why did this extraordinary situation arise?  What

7.30-9pm (Bar open from 6.30, doors 7pm) Author of ‘Chasing the Dram: the search for the spirit of whisky’ Rachel McCormack is a broadcaster and writer, known mostly as a panellist on Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet. Rachel will give us a chance to try some whisky and chocolate pairings whilst telling us all we

We’re proud to present a jam-packed afternoon of entertainment, giving you a flavour of the events we're planning throughout the year. Drop in for one or all the performances, or just to say hello and hear more or sign up to become a Friend of the Museum or future volunteer. Midday (90 mins): Heptonstall: Village

What Really Happens When Stories are Passed On? About the event The Secret Life of Stories: What really happens when stories are passed on. On the outside it might look like a story is told and everyone receives the same story, but the process of transmission is a shared creative engagement. A story doesn’t land

7.30pm The history of Calderdale’s markets and the positive effect they have on our towns- Lecture by John Walker, Markets Manager, Calderdale Council In any language, the Market Place conjures up a picture of people, merchandise, movement, vibrancy, history, culture and a multitude of other adjectives. Throughout the centuries local townsfolk have gathered to buy

She bent over it. Him. Bent over him; her grandfather’s body, his nose and brow beaten into his face, a soft, bloodied mess. She stepped back; saw her grandfather’s shirt ripped open at the collarbone. She thought of the bright blood in the eggs she had cracked against the side of a bowl that morning

7.30pm The recipe for cooking up a  ew economy in 1750. Refreshments available for a donation. Admission Calderdale Industrial Museum Association Members: FREE Non-Members £4 Enquire about becoming a member!   Accessibility Information; Access is to the side of the Museum via our newly-installed ramp and stairs. Internally there are stairs and a lift to all

The Fatal Princess and the Forgotten Pandemic – the True Story of Oscar Wilde’s Salome and the Dance of the Seven Veils The story of the Judean princess who danced for King Herod and won the head of John the Baptist is well known. Since her legend was first written down, no more than 40 years after

7.30-9pm (Bar open from 6.30, doors 7pm) Modern telescopes reveal a hidden universe of black holes, exploding stars and distant galaxies. This talk will showcase some of the most spectacular astronomical images and discoveries of recent times using ingenious telescopes around the world and in space. Telescopes are no longer just something you hold up

2.15pm A kaleidoscope of grand old prints depicting our “good old town” long ago. Beginning with 17th Century images of the Gibbet, David will move on to a Halifax panorama engraved before the Piece Hall was built, and show images of The Piece Hall.   Rare and unusual images are included, and he will draw on

Running time: 3hrs Teams of rhyming rivals from schools all over Calderdale go head-to-head at the Victoria Theatre Halifax to be crowned Slam Champion. Hosted by World Freestyle Rap Champion Rob Bradley, with a judging panel including poetry slam legend Spoz, accomplished poet Matt Abbott whose work has featured as National Poetry Day titles and local poetry legend Nick