Exploring West Yorkshire's History

In 2008 Breedon Books produced 'Exploring West Yorkshire's History' by Nigel Ibbotson. When JMD Media were asked to make this book available as an e-book, we decided to give the customer a choice. 

You can buy the whole book with all 5 sections for full price, or buy an individual section (focusing on a specific geographical area), which is of particular interest. Each individual section includes the original Introduction, Acknowledgements and Afterword.


This is an e-book of the ‘Calderdale’ chapter from Exploring West Yorkshire’s History. This e-book covers:

Calderdale; The River Calder; Halifax; Halifax Parish Church; The Halifax Gibbet; Shibden Hall; Dr John Favour and Heath Grammar School; The Square Chapel and the Square Church; The Piece Hall; Secret Meeting at St Crispin’s Inn; Chartism and the Plug Riots; Edward Akroyd; Dean Clough; The People’s Park; Halifax Town Hall; Ogden Water; Wainhouse Tower; The Albert Promenade; Elland; Dobson’s of Elland; Clay House; Rastrick and Brighouse; Barkisland Hall; Heptonstall; Cragg Vale; Hebden Bridge; Gibson Mill at Hardcastle Crags; Luddenden; The Rushbearing Festival; Todmorden; A Chapel of Lumbutts; Lumbutts Mill; The Bridestones at Todmorden; Sourhall Isolation Hospital; Stoodley Pike; William Dearden


Exploring West Yorkshire’s History is a truly stunning selection of full colour images, this wonderful photo guide takes the reader on an exhilarating journey through the rich history of this rugged yet captivating area of Britain. Moving from its ancient origins to its modern day splendour, the guide invites you to discover one of the country’s most rewarding regions. It is an invitation not to be missed.

Full list of e-books available from Nigel Ibbotson's Exploring West Yorkshire's History:

   Exploring West Yorkshire's History
   ISBN 978-1-78156-038-9

   Exploring West Yorkshire's History: The City of Leeds
   ISBN 978-1-78156-039-6

   Exploring West Yorkshire's History: The City of Bradford
   ISBN 978-1-78156-040-2

   Exploring West Yorkshire's History: The City of Wakefield
   ISBN 978-1-78156-041-9

   Exploring West Yorkshire's History: Calderdale
   ISBN 978-1-78156-042-6

   Exploring West Yorkshire's History: Kirklees
   ISBN 978-1-78156-043-3