🔎 Quick Question
£10
One straightforward historical question about a building, pub, street, place name, date or simple historical fact.
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Harry's Halifax Research
Discover Your Halifax Story
Got a Halifax historical mystery? Give Harry a name, date, address, photograph or family story and we'll see what Halifax remembers.
Some stories are still waiting to be found...
Perhaps you've found an old photograph. Maybe you know the name of a great-grandparent but don't know their story. Perhaps your family lived in a Halifax house for generations.
Or perhaps there is simply something about Halifax that you've always wondered about.
That's where Harry's Halifax Research comes in.
We investigate people, families, houses, addresses, photographs, villages, businesses, pubs and local mysteries.
Halifax through the years — one clue can lead to a much bigger story.
Our Research Services
Start with a quick answer or let Harry explore the full story. Larger investigations are quoted after we see your clues.
📷 Photo / Clue Detective
£15
Give Harry one photograph, document, object or historical clue and we'll investigate what it might reveal.
Investigate It📚 Full Halifax Research
Quoted
People, families, houses, addresses, villages, businesses, pubs and mysteries. Send your clues first and we'll tell you what looks promising.
Tell Harry
Meet Harry
"Give me the clues and I'll see what I can find."
Harry is the friendly research guide behind HalifaxPeople's research service.
You don't need to know exactly what to search for. Tell Harry what you know, however small the clue, and we'll work out where the trail might lead.
Sometimes the answer is found quickly. Sometimes one tiny clue opens up an entire Halifax story.
Explore Halifax PeopleWe don't pretend every research job is the same.
A simple question might take only a short time. Another enquiry might uncover a family, several addresses, occupations, newspaper stories and photographs.
That's why larger research projects are quoted after we see your clues.
We'll tell you what looks promising and give you a price. You can then take it or leave it. No surprise bills.
HALIFAX PEOPLE PRESENTS
THE HALIFAX PEOPLE
BIRTHDAY GIFT
BIRTHDAY GIFT
A journey through Halifax on the day you were born
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A personalised historical keepsakeThe Halifax People Birthday Gift
A personalised journey through the Halifax world of your special person.
What was Halifax like when they were born? Where did they live? What was happening in the town? Who were their family?
We build a personalised historical presentation around the person's date of birth, family, address and Halifax story.
From £25
- Presentation cover
- Harry's foreword
- On this day
- From the papers
- Address information
- Family information
- Weather
- TV and entertainment
- Photographs
- Maps
- Halifax at the time
What's Inside?
The final presentation reflects what can actually be supported by the available evidence.
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Harry's Foreword
A personalised introduction.
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On This Day
What was happening around the birth date?
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From the Papers
Relevant newspaper findings.
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The Address
The history of the relevant house or area.
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The Family
Parents, grandparents and family clues.
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The Weather
Historical weather where available.
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TV & Entertainment
What people were watching and enjoying.
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Maps & Places
Historic and modern locations.
How Harry's Research Works
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Tell Us
Send names, dates, addresses, photographs, documents and memories.
2
We Investigate
We assess the clues and identify promising research trails.
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You Decide
For larger projects we'll tell you what we think we can find and give you a price.
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Receive Your Story
Your research is turned into a clear, readable presentation.
Could Your Story Become Part of Halifax History?
With your permission, suitable historical findings may be shared on HalifaxPeople.com.
Where appropriate, a small discount may be offered for permission to share suitable historical findings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know much before I start?
No. Give us whatever you know. Even a name, approximate date, address or photograph can be a useful starting point.
What if you can't find anything?
We'll tell you honestly. Where possible, we'll try to provide useful historical context, related information, photographs, maps or suggestions for further research.
How much does full research cost?
Larger investigations are quoted after we see the information you've supplied and assess the likely research involved.
Can I keep my research private?
Yes. You can tell us that you don't want your findings published on HalifaxPeople.com.
Can you research houses and addresses?
Yes. We can investigate houses, streets, occupants, businesses and the historical story surrounding an address, depending on the evidence available.
Can you investigate an old photograph?
Yes. Harry's Photo / Clue Detective service is designed for this kind of mystery.
Give Harry Your Clues
Tell us what you're trying to discover and what you already know. There's no need to solve the mystery before you contact us.
info@halifaxpeople.com
For larger research projects, we'll assess your clues, tell you what looks promising and give you a price before the full investigation begins.
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