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Mytholmroyd, in the 1930s - DEP00343
Scarbottom Mill is in the centre of the picture.
Near Hawksclough Farm, Mytholmroyd - DEP00479 - DEP00479
These steps were uncovered when a temporary road was created for the replacement of the Carr Lane bridge over the railway. They are situated near to Hawksclough Farm and were probably part of the path leading from Hawksclough Bridge to Stubb. They…
Near Hawksclough Farm, Mytholmroyd - DEP00480 - DEP00480
These steps were uncovered when a temporary road was created for the replacement of the Carr Lane bridge over the railway. They are situated near to Hawksclough Farm and were probably part of the path leading from Hawksclough Bridge to Stubb. They…
Old Buffers at Hebden Bridge Station - DEP00433
Used to stop rail wagons at the small turntable.
Old Toilet Block - DEP00434
This block used to hold tub tooilets. Used for storage now.
Old Town School outing to Liverpool - DEP00181
On the platform of the overhead railway at Gladstone Dock. Mrs Greenwood the teacher in charge, Derek with his cap on and his sock down.
Old Town School, c 1949 - DEP00172
Mr Hope was the Head Master. Derek was naturally left handed but was made to write with his right hand, so school days were not particularly happy. He can be seen here on the back row 2nd from left. Middle row from left: Mabel Pollard, Sheila…
Percy and Cyril - DEP00374
Percy Pollard with his brother Cyril outside 88 Burnley Road, Todmorden, the shop was Butterworth's greengrocers.
Percy Pollard - DEP00362
Percy on his 2-stroke, belt driven Norton in Blind Lane, Todmorden, c1920.
Percy Pollard - DEP00363
Ferneylee, behind Charlie Crabtree's, Todmorden.
Percy Pollard - DEP00427
Percy Pollard on his motorbike in Blind Lane, Todmorden
Percy Pollard and his Steam Engine - DEP00177
When Mitchell's Mill closed down c1962, Percy Pollard got a job working for John Pickles at Mytholm, but steam was in his blood so he borrowed the money to buy this steam engine which he kept at home at Old Town house. c1963.
Percy Pollard's Norton Motorbike - DEP00368
Note the belt drive direct from crank shaft.
Pollard family - DEP00183
Percy Pollard with children Mabel and Derek. Taken at No 1, Boston Hill Cottages, Old Town, near Hebden Bridge, which used to form part of the servants' quarters for Boston Hill House. At this time the cottages belonged to Abraham Gibson and went…