Last weekend we were lucky enough to welcome Alexander McCall Smith when he joined us at The Piece Hall for Cream Tea and conversation. A full house and a wonderful atmosphere as our audience enjoyed a beautiful home-made cream tea served by our friends at The Deli, while listening to a mix of poetry, readings… Continue reading Cream tea with Alexander McCall Smith
The Book Corner and The Grayston Unity wish to thank everyone who supported the very first Halifax Festival of Words. It was a buzzing weekend filled with poetry, music, books, impromptu dancing and great chat. It was a pleasure and a privilege to share it with so many brilliant locals in this fine old town.… Continue reading Festival of Words
Here are seven brilliant books that we highly recommend for your summer reading. We are delighted to offer £1 off each of them. Secrets of a Sun King by Emma Carroll. London, 1922. A discovery from ancient Egypt. A cursed package. The untold story of a young pharaoh. When Lilian Kaye finds a parcel on her… Continue reading Seven Summer Picks – Bookworms
Needing some help to decide what to read next? Wondering what books to pack in your suitcase? Having a staycation and giving yourself plenty of reading time? Here are the books we will be reading over the summer and we're delighted to offer £1 off each of them. The Beginning of The World in… Continue reading Seven Summer Picks for August
This much loved classic children's book was first published in 1968 and is celebrating it's 50th anniversary this year. Telling the story of Sophie and her hungry and thirsty tea time guest it is a perfect book to read aloud and also great for a child who has just learnt to read by themselves. Along… Continue reading The Tiger Who Came To Tea
We were delighted to have the renowned local writer and historian Jill Liddington join us in the shop yesterday evening. Jill is interested in women's history with her main research focusing on the Votes for Women story. Jill's involvement with the local aspects of the story started when she moved next door to the mill where… Continue reading Jill Liddington: Winning Votes For Women in Halifax and Beyond
Tour de Yorkshire 2018 On Sunday 6th May 2018 The Piece Hall hosted the start of Stage 4 of the Tour de Yorkshire, 'The Yorkshire Terrier'. The weather was glorious and The Piece Hall looked amazing with it's honey coloured stone standing out against the blue sky and festooned with bright yellow bunting. It was… Continue reading Tour de Yorkshire
