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Crossley Orphanage

Crossley Orphanage in Halifax was opened in 1864 by the Crossley brothers - John, Josepah and Francis.

Initially, it was for for boys aged between 2 and 15 years, and girls aged up to 17 years.

It took the name of a second benefactor in 1887 becoming the Crossley and Porter Orphanage.

In 1919, the orphanage became a day school and in 1984, it merged with another school to become the  Crossley-Heath School which is still in existence today.