The first church built in the area was St John the Baptist in Halifax in 1095. The building on this site was constructed as a chapel of ease for the parish in 1256.
The church was dedicated to Thomas a Becket in 1260 and consisted of a chancel, a south nave, (still standing) and a tower. The chapel was enlarged in the 14th and 15th centuries to include two naves, two aisles and two chantry chapels and an enlarged tower with a bell stage.
In the mid 16th century further development took place doubling the floor area and adding a three decked pulpit.
In 1847 a storm destroyed the West face of the tower and plans were made to replace the whole structure.
This plan was scrapped in favour of building a new church, and the old church continued to be used until 1854 when the new one was finished.
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