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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Did a murdered virgin give Halifax its name? Mystery clue on old coaching map

It has long been believed the name Halifax stemmed from the words Holy Face. This was based on the legend that the head of John the Baptist was brought to England and buried at the site of what is now Halifax Minster.
Prof. Hex at 10:47 PM
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