Welcome to Halifaxpeople.com

An Introduction

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Welcome to Our Historical Journey Through Halifax!

*Harry Facks adjusts his Victorian cravat and warmly greets you

My dear friends and fellow history enthusiasts, For several years now, this website has been more than just a collection of pages - it's been a labor of love, a historical adventure, and a growing community of people who share a passion for Halifax's rich heritage.

Whether you're here to explore:

  • The hidden histories of our beloved town
  • Current happenings in our community
  • The fascinating tales of vanished buildings
  • The mysteries lurking in our underground passages
  • The stories of forgotten families
  • Or simply to join us on our historical walking adventures

There's a special corner here waiting just for you.

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Harry's Index of Pages 
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Read all about Harry Facks

Your Victorian Guide to all of Halifax's History Tours

This journey began as my personal hobby, a way to preserve and share the countless stories that make Halifax unique. Now, I invite you to make it your hobby too. Every stone in our streets, every old photograph, every family tale adds another thread to our town's rich tapestry.

Your contributions, whether they're historical facts, personal memories, or simply your enthusiasm, are what make this website truly special. Together, we're not just preserving history - we're building a living archive of Halifax's soul.

So please, explore freely. Let curiosity be your guide. And remember, in the words of our dear friend Harry Facks: "Every corner of Halifax holds a story waiting to be discovered."

Welcome to our historical family!

Harry tips his top hat and gestures invitingly toward the website's contents

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See what Halifax has to offer the tourist?

What's On 

Here you can find out what events are happening in and around town. Plus, let me know of any events you would like adding.

Your Village 

Packed pages full of information and insight into each different village or district in town including; amenities, historic photos and events. These pages are a continual work in progress and you can help in so many ways, from adding a useful phone number to writing a full series of articles.

Contact info@halifaxpeople.com

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Halifax Blogs

Covering all of Halifax and surrounding areas

The following Blogs are a collection of various local subjects specially designed for your pleasure and entertainment. 

These pages are currently attracting over 50,000 page views every month, and growing. This is a non-profit website but there are costs which include web hosting fees and membership fees where much of my information is sourced. Therefore, I am especially grateful for any sponsors/ advertisers, who can promote their businesses/events etc. at extremely reasonable rates.

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