A Visit to Bankfield Museum. Boothtown, Halifax.

The original Bankfield house in Boothtown, Halifax was built in 1800. A far less grand building to what it would be just a few decades later.
Bought by Edward Ackroyd in 1838, the passing of his mill owner father saw Edward come into money. With this inheritance, he began to create a lavish home. Becoming an MP for Halifax, the building was now a suitable accommodation to house the rich and famous at the time.
In 1887, the museum was bought by the Halifax Corporation and has been a museum ever since.
Free to enter, it currently is the home of a very famous television shirt.

[@Queendoobie]

Live near the church and Bankfield museum and the library is something else it’s beautiful and the museum is great for taking the kids and free of charge ( always give a donation) they also do a lot of activities for the kids in the holidays proper little underrated gem we often forget about !! Love knowing the local history thank you @darksideofthemoor 🖤

[@hxjay1971]

Good video matt ,i love bankfield museum i go quit a lot ,always pop a fiver in the donation box well worth it ,

[@GrizzlyGaz]

Have you heard about the community-led campaign to purchase Bridestones Moor, near Todmorden, and turn it into Calderdale's first community-owned nature reserve?

[@markwolstenholme3354]

Got to catch up lads. A bit behind. x

[@theparadoxclub1326]

Fantastic place Matt so are you doing a dark side of the moor Callander for 2025🤔 or famous shirts modelled by Matt🤔

[@GrizzlyGaz]

Ive still not visited bankfield museum even though ive lived in halifax all my life! Shame on me!!!