CALDERDALE INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
Update on the entertainment for the weekend:
Indoor entertainment of acoustic music on the Sunday in the tearoom, followed by recruiting for the Coffee Jousting (that's right, we do things different at LSM!) commences from 2pm for the tournament to take place at 3pm on the Sunday only.
There will be a flying display from one of Amy Jo Lawrance's owls from her Flying Squadron on Saturday.
This is planned to be in the foyer / reception area https://www.facebook.com/TheFlyingSquadron
Captain Cumberpatch's Curious Creations will be donating medals for the prizewinners (silver, gold and two bronze) and one also for the Coffee Jousting Beanmaster (the host).
Feel free to share!
EVENT DETAILS
The dates are Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May 2025, and the location is Calderdale Industrial Museum in Halifax. The trading times are 11 – 5 both days so you must be fully loaded in by that time and ready to trade for those early visitors. This location is already proving to be a popular choice because we’ve not had a market here for 2 years and might not be able to fit back in again after that, so a prompt reply is appreciated as I need to get other invitations sent out.
The dates are Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May 2025, and the location is Calderdale Industrial Museum in Halifax. The trading times are 11 – 5 both days so you must be fully loaded in by that time and ready to trade for those early visitors. This location is already proving to be a popular choice because we’ve not had a market here for 2 years and might not be able to fit back in again after that, so a prompt reply is appreciated as I need to get other invitations sent out.
ABOUT THE MUSEUM
Down in the basement, the oil engine ‘Sadie’ provides motive power for part of an extensive collection of locally-manufactured machine tools, including lathes, drills and planers. You can take in the experience of nineteenth century Mytholm Coal Mine, learn about stone extraction and the exploitation of clay in the fireclay industries.
The Power Gallery on the ground floor illustrates the story of power generation, from the water wheel to the internal combustion engine, by way of steam and electricity. The availability of power, initially from the numerous well-fed streams throughout Calderdale, was key to the growth of local industry.
The first floor displays products that were made in Calderdale. World-famous names such as Mackintosh’s Toffees and Crossley’s carpets were everyday brands originating in Halifax.
There's lots of interesting informative demonstrations happening on the four floors as well.
Following the success of my markets and further fundraising by the team, the top floor has now been renovated and is already looking very different to last year's event here with lots more exhibits. The objective was to develop and present the story of how worsted cloth is manufactured from sheep’s wool.
I found this to be a lovely museum with and an amazing collection of traders here last time - thanks to all of you that came along in 2018, 19 and 23 to make this possible!
The Museum is operated by the Calderdale Industrial Museum Association (CIMA). a registered charity and dedicated group of enthusiastic volunteers. Entrance charges are now Adults £7.50, Concessions £6.00, children are still free.
A great opportunity to witness the rise of the Industrial Revolution in the Calder Valley!
HOW TO GET THERE
RAIL – Halifax station is 200 yards walk.
BUS – Halifax bus station has links to all nearby towns and cities. A short walk through the shopping centre and the Piece Hall will take you to Calderdale Industrial Museum, just outside the new East Gate of the Piece Hall.
CAR – The museum address is Square Road, Halifax, HX1 1QG. There is no dedicated parking for the museum but on-street, pay-and-display parking is available close by and there are several pay-and-display carparks near the Minster to the north east.
The Eureka Museum car park is closest but is 4 Hours £3.00, 12 Hours £6.00
Go back up Square Road, turn right into King Street. Just a few minutes further to walk but the council car park there is open Mon - Sat 08:00 - 18:00 and only charges 1 Hour £0.50, 2 Hours £1.00, 3 Hours £1.50, 4 Hours £2.00, 5 Hours £2.50, 6 Hours £3.00, 7 Hours £3.50. There are no barriers and looks as it could be free on Sunday - do please check though.
The car park above the shops just to the left of the Museum and Burger King is very close. make sure you park on the upper level though so you don't get locked in.
Reasonable rates and £1 for the day on Sunday.
Please check first as details correct at time of going to press (2019).
