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National Museum of Photography, Film & Television, Bradford,
West Yorkshire Tel: 01274 202030 The National Museum of Photography,
Film & Television was established in 1983 and attracts over
750,000 visitors each year. The museum has a collection of over
three million items. www.nmpft.org.uk. About 10 miles northeast
of Sowerby Bridge.
The Piece Hall, Halifax
HX1 1RE Tel: 01422 321002 The Piece Hall is in the centre of
Halifax and consists of a large courtyard, surrounded by galleries
in the classical style on three levels. As a town square it compares
well with any other in Europe and is a monument to both the woollen
textile and stone masonry industries. Over the years it has become
home to a wide range of speciality shops. www.piecehall. About
3 miles northeast of Sowerby Bridge.
Shibden Hall, Lister’s Road, Halifax HX3 6XG Tel: 01422
352246 First built in about 1420, Shibden Hall, a splendid half-timbered
manor house, was the home of the Lister family for over 300 hundred
years. Each of the owners have left their mark on the property
with furniture, decoration and personal belongings. The house
is open to the public and is set in beautiful landscaped gardens
and parkland.
About 3 miles northeast of Sowerby Bridge.
Eureka! The Museum for
Children, Discovery Road, Halifax Tel: 01422 330012 Britain's
first and only interactive museum designed especially for children
aged 3-12 years. More than 400 larger than life exhibits and
exciting activities. www.eureka.org.uk. About 3 miles northeast
of Sowerby Bridge.
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