Bankfield Museum

A trip to Bankfield Museum which is housed in an imposing Victorian Mansion, set within an attractive park, less than a mile for the centre of Halifax.This image is of the impressive entrance and staircase with its hand painted ceiling
It is steeped in history and has been a museum for over a hundred years. The collections date from prehistoric times to the 21st century and include an important collection of costume and textiles from around the world. In addition, Bankfield is home to the Duke of Wellington's Regimental Museum.