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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Yorkshire (West Riding) => Topic started by: pollyalewis on Wednesday 25 May 16 08:02 BST (UK)
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Hi
I have done a google search and found various images of the school and its residents. Does anyone know where I can obtain more information and photographs please? Can anyone point me to the relevant local library or perhaps a history society that might help my search? Many thanks.
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Calderdale library in Halifax, or Calderdale family history society.
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There is some info here:
http://www.childrenshomes.org.uk/ShibdenIS/
There is also a link to the Archives that hold any records.
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Thank you both for your prompt and helpful replies.
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As well as the above suggestions: ~ you could try these people on the link
Halifax Antiquarian Society
https://sites.google.com/site/halifaxukhistory/
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Also West Yorkshire Archive Service
Catalogue link
http://catalogue.wyjs.org.uk/Overview.aspx?src=CalmView.Catalog
For a fresh search ~ click on advanced search in left down list menu in link above
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Two more very useful sources to try. Thank you for your help.
Polly