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Let’s find an ancient English town
   Whose products brought it fame:
Whose sheep, that grazed upon its hills, 
       Brought to this town acclaim.

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Let’s find a town where businessmen
     Saw wealth could come from sheep.
From wool and looms, there was no doubt 
     Of riches they could reap.

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So wool, ‘the jewel in Britain’s crown’
     Put money in their banks,
And, Halifax, with sheep on hills,
      Rose in the business ranks.

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Now, what of modern Halifax,
     Surrounded by its hills?
So, who today is putting cash 
     Into its modern tills?

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Well, who hangs out at Halifax?
       Musicians, artists?  Sure!
Businessmen and students too; 
     And craftsmen by the score.

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The ancient Piece Hall’s been restored
     And has the right to boast
For its sprawling cloth-hall of the past 
    Has shaken off its ghost.

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This Grade 1 listed edifice,
    In Yorkshire stands up tall,
Boasting culture, history and art –
    With a grandiose shopping mall.

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Now, children, here’s a place for you,
      Where you can learn from play:
‘Eureka’s’ a fantastic place 
     Where you can spend your day.

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A National Museum where kids can play?
   Well that sounds lots of fun -
And Mum and Dad like fun as well
     When all is said and done.

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This ancient town, of long ago,
     Today can pull the crowds –
And Halifax, a Yorkshire town,
      Can hold its head up proud.

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