Royal Halifax Infirmary

Opened by the Duke and Duchess of York (later to become King George V and Queen Mary) on 25th July 1896, the building was paid for by public donations with many names of benefactors such as Crossley, McCrea, Rawson, Appleyard, Simpson, Kitchenman, Porter and Baldwin. to still be seen on the buildings!

What we now know as the Charity Gala was originally the Infirmary Parade, which enabled the general public to donate in buckets as the parade left town. Monies raised went to assist in the running of the RHI.
· Has this whet your appetite ?
· Would you like to know more about the fascinating history of healthcare in Halifax?
· Have you got your own Infirmary story ?
· Would you like to see how the site has been developed into houses and apartments since the hospital closed in 2000?

The Infirmary has always had a special place in the hearts of the people of Halifax and Calderdale .

Today’s residents feel the special spirit of place from this heritage and from those who have passed through the beautiful buildings over the last 127 years.
Tour starts/ends at the entrance on Free School Lane (where Casualty was) just below the crossing and where there is a post box in the wall. Please note ticket holders are not permitted to park on the Royal Halifax Infirmary site as parking is exclusively for residents.

Halifax Heritage Tours CIC has been set up and is run by volunteers who are passionate about the heritage of Halifax.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

1400

Location & directions

Former Royal Halifax Infirmary (entrance), Free School Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2YF

Directions:

Tour starts/ends at the entrance on Free School Lane (where Casualty was) just below the crossing and where there is a post box in the wall. Please note ticket holders are not permitted to park on the Royal Halifax Infirmary site as parking is exclusively for residents. Parking is available instead on Free School Lane.

Contact on day:

Danielle Dolan

Telephone number:

+447930807180

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Tour starts/ends at the entrance on Free School Lane (where Casualty was) just below the crossing and where there is a post box in the wall. Please note ticket holders are not permitted to park on the Royal Halifax Infirmary site. Please let us know in advance of booking if you need wheelchair access. For all tours, children under 18 booked on the tour must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket for the event and remain the responsibility of that parent or guardian at all times.

Booking contact name:

Danielle Dolan

Booking telephone number:

+447930807180

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/halifax-heritage-tours-cic

Alternative booking website:

https://www.halifaxheritage.co.uk

Booking opens:

30 Jun 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Please note ticket holders are not permitted to park on the Royal Halifax Infirmary site as parking is exclusively for residents. Parking is available instead on Free School Lane. Please let us know in advance of booking if you need wheelchair access. Please note that for all tours, children under 18 booked on the tour must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket for the event and remain the responsibility of that parent or guardian at all times.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

12

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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