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Cragg Hall and Gardens - ALC05998
Old Cragg Hall still exists whereas new Cragg Hall shown here was destroyed by fire in August 1921.
The hall was the centre for many social events. It is interesting to note that Miss Clara Butt stayed at Cragg Hall when she sung at the Victoria…
The hall was the centre for many social events. It is interesting to note that Miss Clara Butt stayed at Cragg Hall when she sung at the Victoria…
Cragg Hall and Gardens, c1910 - ALC05997
The hall was the centre for many social events. It is interesting to note that Miss Clara Butt stayed at Cragg Hall when she sung at the Victoria Hall in Halifax. Henry Ainley the actor stayed there more than once. Melbourne Inman the billiard…
Cragg Hall, Cragg Vale - ALC04581
Cragg Hall was the centre for many social events. It is interesting to note that Miss Clara Butt stayed at Cragg Hall when she sung at the Victoria Hall in Halifax. Henry Ainley the actor stayed there more than once. Melbourne Inman the billiard…
Cragg Vale Montage - ALC05120
Postcard
Cross Lanes Chapel - ALC08287
The Cross Lanes Society was formed from two Methodist groups from Commercial Street, Hebden Bridge and Weaver’s Square, Heptonstall. They decided to join together and build a new chapel at a half way site, at the top of the Buttress. The land cost…
Cross Lanes Chapel, Hebden Bridge 1940 - ALC00127
The Cross Lanes Society was formed from two Methodist groups from Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall. They decided to join together and build a new chapel at a half way site. The land cost £289 4s 0d in 1838?. Plans by Mr John Nicholson were accepted. …
Crossley's Tea room, Hardcastle Crags, c1919 - ALC08059
The feature on Gibson Mill and Hardcastle Crags in Issue 4 of Milltown Memories includes this photo of Crossley's Tea Rooms. The same photo appeared in Issue 76 (1st March - 6th April '04) of "Down Your Way - Yorkshire's Nostalgic Magazine". The…
Culverted Canal, Mytholmroyd - ALC00217
The canal is unusable, Mount Zion Church is being demolished, depressing times.
The chapel was opened in 1887, but by 1960 it was suffering from dry rot. It closed in August 1960 and was demolished in 1970.
The chapel was opened in 1887, but by 1960 it was suffering from dry rot. It closed in August 1960 and was demolished in 1970.
Dangerous Corner' - ALC00168
Dangerous Corner' a Little Theatre Production in 1941
Dauber Bridge, Cragg Road - ALC05121
The building on the right was at one time a toll house. The sign is advertising Players Navy Cut. Dauber Bridge passes over Cragg Brook.
Dawson City, Heptonstall - ALC04464
Workers in Dawson City, which was situated at White Hill Nook, Heptonstall. The ‘City’ housed many hundreds of men along with their wives and children. It was built in 1900 near Draper Corner, below Heptonstall Slack, as a settlement and depot for…
Dawson City, Heptonstall - ALC04465
Children from the encampment built to house the workmen and their families employed in the construction of the Walshaw Dean Reservoirs, 1900 to 1912.
Dawson City, Heptonstall - ALC04466
The wooden 'city' was built to house the workmen and their families employed in the construction of the Walshaw Dean Reservoirs, 1900 to 1912.
Dobroyd Castle - ALC00674
John Fielden, born in 1822, fell in love with one of his mill workers, Ruth Stansfield. The story goes that she replied to his proposal of marriage by jokingly saying that she would accept on the condition that he built her a castle on top of the…
Dobroyd Castle, Todmorden - ALC05141
Joshua Fielden’s brother John, born in 1822, fell in love with one of his mill workers, Ruth Stansfield. The story goes that she replied to his proposal of marriage by jokingly saying that she would accept on the condition that he built her a castle…
Doctor on his rounds, Hebden Bridge - ALC00611
Believed to be Dr Davidson, in a horse drawn four wheeled carriage for one person, possibly a Stanhope or Spider Phaeton, on Burnley Road Hebden Bridge. Note the tramlines.
Drawing of Todmorden - ALC05149
The town is looking very elegant. St Mary's church is left of centre, with Cross Stone church on the skyline.
Dray Horse - ALC00614
Postcard. Coal dray horse outside Riverside School Hebden Bridge in full working dress. Postcard.