Halifax Steampunk Market
Schedule
Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sun, 11 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Calderdale Industrial Museum | Halifax, EN
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VISITOR INFOThe Museum houses a collection of industrial machinery and artifacts over four floors. Some of the machines are the only surviving examples in the country and have been placed in settings to give a close representation to the time when they were fully operational in the not too distant past.
Down in the basement, the oil engine ‘Sadie’ provides motive power for part of an extensive collection of locally-manufactured machine tools, including lathes, drills and planers. You can take in the experience of nineteenth century Mytholm Coal Mine, learn about stone extraction and the exploitation of clay in the fireclay industries.
The Power Gallery on the ground floor illustrates the story of power generation, from the water wheel to the internal combustion engine, by way of steam and electricity. The availability of power, initially from the numerous well-fed streams throughout Calderdale, was key to the growth of local industry.
The first floor displays products that were made in Calderdale. World-famous names such as Mackintosh’s Toffees and Crossley’s carpets were everyday brands originating in Halifax.
Following the success of previous markets and further fundraising by the team, the top floor is almost completely renovated and is already looking very different to our last event here. The objective is to develop and present the story of how worsted cloth is manufactured from sheep’s wool.
The Museum is operated by the Calderdale Industrial Museum Association (CIMA). a registered charity and dedicated group of enthusiastic volunteers.
A great opportunity to witness the rise of the Industrial Revolution in the Calder Valley!
The weekend will be as follows:
Doors open at 11am both days all stalls open and trading up to 5pm.
There will be a flying display in the museum from one of Amy Jo Lawrance's owls from her Flying Squadron on the Saturday - times to follow.
https://www.facebook.com/TheFlyingSquadron
Coffee Jousting will take place on the Sunday (time tbc)
Captain Cumberpatch's Curious Creations will be donating medals for the prizewinners (silver and gold) and one also for the Coffee Jousting Beanmaster (the host).
A tearoom will be there for the weekend selling lovely sandwiches, homemade cake and cuppas.
Customers will be paying normal admission to the Industrial Museum itself to be able to access the traders as you will be mixed in with the whole building, the displays and the layout. Traders will be on the upper two floors which are fully accessible by lift.
Admission prices are on their website.
http://calderdaleindustrial.co.uk/
There is no parking on site, however there are several pay and display car parks close by.
The railway station is just over the road and the bus station just 5 minutes walk away.
TRADER INFO
Pitches will be getting booked as soon as I've finished with the current events so if you are interested in trading please email [email protected]
Further trader information can be found on the LSM website.
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Where is it happening?
Calderdale Industrial Museum, 6 Square Road, Halifax, HX1 1QG, United Kingdom,Halifax, West YorkshireEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
