Here are 10 fascinating facts about Halifax that you may not have already known. For more picture galleries click here to see photos from a night out in Halifax back in 2008, here to see iconic Halifax nightclubs from over the years and click here for fun things to do in Halifax.
9. Speedway racing
Speedway racing existed in Halifax on and off between the 1920s and 1980s. There was a track at Thrum Hall between 1928 and 1930 and later there was once at The Shay Stadium.
10. Carpet factory
Dean Clough is a well known area of Halifax and was originally built in the 1840s to 1860s for Crossleys Carpets. At the time it was the worlds largest carpet factory at half a mile long with 1,250,000 square feet.