"Halifax (/ˈhælɪfæks/) is a historic market, mill and minster town in the metropolitan borough of Calderdale in West Yorkshire, England. It is the administrative centre of ...
the borough. In the fifteenth century the town became an economic hub of the old West Riding of Yorkshire, primarily in woollen manufacture. 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 Mackintosh´s chocolate and toffee products including Rolo and Quality Street. The Halifax Bank was founded and has large offices in the town. Dean Clough, one of the largest textile factories in the world at more than 1⁄2 mile (800 m) long, is today a converted building for hotel, office and retail use including a gym, theatre, Travelodge and radio station, north of the town centre." - (en.wikipedia.org 22.09.2020)
- Latitude53.724998474121
- Longitude-1.8630000352859
- Population82624
