The building on the right is Parrock, and on the left is Mitchell's canteen. the gentleman in black at the front will be a clergyman, possibly an important one from away as this is such a large gathering from various local chapels.
Pictures at the end of World War II. Back row, L to R: Alfred, Harry, Walter, May, Cecil, robert, Joan. Front orw: Dora, May, Hitchen, Florry, Dorean, Joan.
Pictures at the end of World War II. Back row, L to R: Alfred, Harry, Walter, May (John Ingle's mum), Cecil, robert, Joan. Front orw: Dora, May, Hitchen, Florry, Dorean, Joan.
The Chapel was built in 1887. Dry rot caused the chapel to be closed in 1960 and it was demolished in 1970. This picture may have been taken between those two dates.
Taken from the bridge over the canal. Note the Co-op on right and Watsons Mill on the left. The mill was demolished to allow the entrance to Midgley Road to be widened.