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Medal - EIL00201
Jellicoe and Kitchener
Medal - EIL00202
Reverse of 199
Middle Bank & Valve House, Walshaw Dean Reservoir - EIL00126
The reservoir was officially opened in October 1907.
Milk Delivery Cart - EIL00115
William Greenwood farmed at Owlers Farm, Shackleton Hill, just outside Hebden Bridge, from the late 19th century into the 20th century; he is described as a Dairy Farmer in the 1911 census. At the time of the 1901 census he was employing two farm…
Milking Bridge, Colden Valley - EIL00319
Bridge over Colden Water just below the houses at the top of Eaves Estate.
Milking Time - EIL00139
It was hard work, but these men look to be enjoying it.
Mytholm, Hebden Bridge - EIL00302
A poor quality postcard, but interesting for its content. Bankfoot Mill is still intact but Eaves Mills have gone and the estate is now built.
New Pavilion, Hardcastle Crags - EIL00131
The proprietor at the time was Edwin Crossley (hand coloured postcard, copyright E. H. Lord, Hebden Bridge).
Newspaper Article - EIL00146
The chapel opened in 1764, therefore this presentation must have taken place in 1984.
Northgate, Heptonstall - EIL00135
The lady is carrying an enamel jug which suggests she may be going to the pump for water. Possibly early 1920s.
Official Opening of the Walshaw Dean Reservoirs - EIL00128
1st October 1907. Group of dignitaries just coming our of the valve house of one of the reservoirs.
On the Stepping Stones - EIL00141
Hardcastle Crags, possibly 1930s.
Pace Egg Play, St George's Square, Hebden Bridge - EIL00114
A traditional mummer's play. The Pace Egg Play, performed annually on Good Friday at various venues around Hebden Bridge. Revived locally around 1931and broadcast by the BBC. It's not clear who is in this photo, which is taken in St George's…
Possibly an Engine Crew - EIL00100
The iron gear wheel also suggests a maintenance role. This is part of a postcard that required ½ penny postage.
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee (1897) - EIL00134
This Post Card shows the view down Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge, towards West End where the Jubilee Arch can be just made out. Notice the sets making up the road surface. The old bridge is just behind the photographer and Cumberland House is on the…