On 21 June 1912, the Manchester to Leeds express literally 'burst the rails asunder' on the already notorious Charlestown Curve between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden killing four people.'
Taken about 1957/58. Pickles Band Knives (push cut). The cuttings were put down holes in the floor to be collected for sale after sorting. The mill closed in 1979 and was pulled down a few years later.
HBLSS Jubilee Booklet 1905-1955. At the 42nd AGM held on the 4th Sept 1947 a lasting memorial to Mr Gibson was proposed, and it was suggested placing a bird bath in the gardens at New Road at an approximate cost of £60.
Information from Miss Olga Smith who was a pupil at the school from 1925(?) - 1932. 'Morton Wager - front row - Headmaster from 1908 to 1927. I think the man in the middle of the back row must be Hamlet Helliwell who was still Chemistry master…