Union Street, Market Street

Union Street South

"Ever wondered how Halifax families moved house in 1916? Let me introduce you to the remarkable Short family!

T.E. Short and his four sons were the go-to removal experts of Halifax for over 66 years! Their fleet of vehicles was a common sight on Union Street South, helping countless families start their new chapters in life.

#DidYouKnow: The business started during WW1 and kept Halifax moving until 1982! That's three generations of Shorts helping their neighbors move homes!

Short Bros.

Viewing Union Street from just before Horton Street crosses it.

Union Street

Beecroft's Sports House, 15a Union Street & Westgate

The building that is now Bottomley's Opticians used to be the Town Hall (see above the door below). It later became a warehouse for WH Smith's, a wine store and a shoe shop. This building has had an extension which explains why the tall building on the left side of the street in the second picture looks so much further away. The Town Hall Tavern stood opposite.

Market Street

Orange Box

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Final stage of the demolition process. It is a view of the Woolshops end of Market Street and on the left it is possible to see work beginning on what would be the Prince's Arcade, opened in March 1931 and including 27 shops.