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- Collection: Eileen Longbottom collection
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Heptonstall Methodist Chapel Anniversary. - EIL00151
See ALC00490
Sweet Stall - EIL00149
I wonder what the event was.
Newspaper Article - EIL00146
The chapel opened in 1764, therefore this presentation must have taken place in 1984.
Heptonstall Churches - EIL00144
The tower of the new church seen through an archway og the old one.
Gibson Mill in winter - EIL00143
Hardcastle Crags
On the Stepping Stones - EIL00141
Hardcastle Crags, possibly 1930s.
Milking Time - EIL00139
It was hard work, but these men look to be enjoying it.
The Octagonal Methodist Church, Heptonstall - EIL00138
The chapel was built in 1764 by a Methodist Society which had grown steadily since John Wesley’s first visit in 1747. At first it was a perfect octagon, but in 1802 the sides were extended and the gallery reconstructed to increase the capacity. The…
Heptonstall - EIL00136
Possibly sale of produce.
Northgate, Heptonstall - EIL00135
The lady is carrying an enamel jug which suggests she may be going to the pump for water. Possibly early 1920s.
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…
Hebden Hey Cafe - EIL00133
This Post Card probably dates from the 1940's. The property is now a Scout Complex. Notice the man's head carved high on the side gable. (Postcard Lilywhite Ltd, Brighouse, copyright HCS 35).
Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags - EIL00132
Probably early 20th century picture, before the mill was converted for dancing and refreshments. Later photos have windows let into the roof, possibly to light the dance hall.
New Pavilion, Hardcastle Crags - EIL00131
The proprietor at the time was Edwin Crossley (hand coloured postcard, copyright E. H. Lord, Hebden Bridge).
Crimsworth Dean - EIL00130
Looking down over Midgehole. This Post Card from the "Lion" Series has been hand coloured (no colour film at the time). The postage required is 1/2d or 1d if foreign.