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Bankfield Museum was the home of Halifax's foremost woollen and worsted manufacturers - Edward Akroyd. In 1887 the house was sold to the Halifax Corporation converted to a museum and branch library.

The mansion now houses one of Calderdale MBC's museums, with a range displays on textile production, costume and art, including the Edith Durham Gallery. The museum has regular temporary exhibitions and a lively programme of workshops and events.

It is also home to the Duke of Wellington's Regimental Museum.