Black Dyke plays for Royal visit

Members of the world famous Black Dyke Band, under the direction of Philip Goodwin played at for HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, as they visited the magnificent Piece Hall in Halifax.  

Since its official re-opening on 1 August 2017 the Piece Hall and Calderdale Council’s Arts and Heritage Manager, Claire Slattery, have won two Historic England Angel Awards, including Best Rescue of a Historic Building and overall UK winner at the Historic England Angel Awards. 

Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “We’re delighted that the Piece Hall has received national recognition as an example of how the transformation of a historic building can re-energise a town. It’s a unique and iconic building, and the opening day on Yorkshire Day was certainly a highlight of the year, putting Halifax and Calderdale well and truly on the map.” 

Many people will remember this majestic, grade 1 listed building in the filming of Brassed Off. HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were escorted on their visit by Black Dyke supporter and ambassador, Roger Harvey OBE. 
 
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