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Any more from Halifax?

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Hazel

Hazel Report 14 Jan 2005 14:57

I had to add mine too....altho I dont think I count, my father was born and raised in Hebden Bridge, and most of my relatives were too, BUT i was born elsewhere ,but feel drawn to the place, I just love it....So ok I shud say, I wasnt born there, but I wish I had been!!! <Definately gets her coat!!! lol> Haze x~x

Dave the Tyke

Dave the Tyke Report 2 Aug 2004 11:28

Born in Boothtown, raised in Wibsey and Great Horton, living in Guiseley xx Dave

Anne

Anne Report 1 Aug 2004 12:40

My brother lives in Todmorden, and I was in Halifax for about 2 hours, so I was in a manner of speaking from Halifax once, yea I know I'll get my coat. Lynda

Caz

Caz Report 1 Aug 2004 11:14

Hi Tracey from Bolton My mother and her sisters were born and bred in Beechwood too. Tillotson Avenue. Many of my ancestors are from Sowerby. Carole

Tracey

Tracey Report 30 Jul 2004 22:48

Me too!! Born and bred in Beechwood near Sowerby. Lived in Bolton for last nine and a half years. All my family are still in Sowerby Bridge and i go to my parents every Sunday. Still a yorkie at heart but i like it here too! Tracey

Caz

Caz Report 30 Jul 2004 19:01

oops, just spotted this one... From Halifax originally (Pye Nest) Carole

T J

T J Report 22 Mar 2004 20:12

Just four - we yorkies are out numbered by those from the southern areas of the country. Tut tut.

Emma

Emma Report 20 Mar 2004 11:25

I'm just outside of Huddersfield Emma.

Unknown

Unknown Report 20 Mar 2004 10:20

Wakefield here :-)

Chrissy

Chrissy Report 20 Mar 2004 09:38

Hi Tracy, I was born in Halifax many years ago and lived in Brighouse, still have relatives up there left around age 5/6 still consider myself a Yorkie and lots of happy memories like St Chads school and Lightcliffe . Christine.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Report 19 Mar 2004 19:28

Hi, I was born in Halifax and grew up around Norwood Green and Hipperholme, now living in Oakenshaw. Liz

T J

T J Report 19 Mar 2004 19:19

I just wondered how many more people on this site are from Halifax in West Yorkshire or immediate surrounding areas Curiosity I guess! Regards Tracy