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The Weir, Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. - WMH00507
Postcard with November 1906 postmark. The weir upstream from Gibson Mill and the pool it created was a favourite bathing spot below Greenwood’s ‘The Chalet’ tearoom, which is just visible through the trees.
The Weir and Chalet, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. - WMH00510
Postcard with July 1907 postmark. The weir feeding the mill pond at Gibson Mill and above it Greenwood's 'The Chalet' tearooms, one of several refreshment facilities on both sides of the valley providing for the thousands of visitors to the Crags.
L&YR Postcard - Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. - WMH00514
Postcard with May 1915 postmark. It was one of a series of cards published by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway promoting days out to the Beauty Spots of Hebden Bridge by cheap trains. The promotional message printed on the reverse reads:…
L&YR Postcard - Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. - WMH00518
Postcard date stamped September 1910. First in a series published by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway using this photo promoting cheap fares to Hebden Bridge for trips to its surrounding beauty spots. The promotional message on the reverse…
The Weir, Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge - WMH00521
Postcard with a 1993 postmark but the photo is pre-1904. The weir is upstream from Gibson Mill and it created a popular bathing pool just below. On the right is the mill pond which is fed by the weir.
The Chalet, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. - WMH00563
Undated postcard. John and Emma Greenwood's 'Hardcastle Chalet' tearoom was just a short way up the Drive from Gibson Mill and was one of several refreshment facilities on either side of the valley catering to the thousands of visitors who came to…
The Chalet', Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. - WMH00575
Postcard with August 1907 postmark. John and Emma Greenwood's 'Hardcastle Chalet' tearoom was just a short way up the Drive from Gibson Mill and was one of several refreshment facilities on either side of the valley catering to the thousands of…
The Chalet, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. - WMH00582
Undated postcard but this photo appears on another card date stamped August 1910. Just a short way up The Drive from Gibson Mill was John and Emma Greenwood's 'Hardcastle Chalet' tearoom; behind it was the river and the pool created by weir was a…
Promenading on The Drive Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. - WMH00587
Postcard with August 1909 postmark. Looking down the Drive towards the Lodge and Gates.
The Drive, built by Lord Savile in the mid-19th century runs the length of the Crags from the Lodge at Midgehole, past Gibson Mill, to the Savile's shooting…
The Drive, built by Lord Savile in the mid-19th century runs the length of the Crags from the Lodge at Midgehole, past Gibson Mill, to the Savile's shooting…
Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge - WMH00594
Postcard date stamped Nelson, 19 August 1914. The senders' rather enigmatic message reads:
"Dear Cousin
Just a line in answer to your PC no doubt you will know we are all unemployed as all the mills are stopped. We had a long walk yesterday to…
"Dear Cousin
Just a line in answer to your PC no doubt you will know we are all unemployed as all the mills are stopped. We had a long walk yesterday to…
Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. - WMH00614
Postcard with August 1953 postmark, although George VI had died the previous rear the stamps on the card still carry head. The photo shows the rocky outcrop up the Drive above Gibson Mill which gives Hardcastle Crags its name.
L&YR - Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. - WMH00644
Promotional postcard date stamped September 1910. The first in a series using this photo published by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. On the reverse there is the Company's crest but no promotional message.
The photo shows the Walshaw Waterfall…
The photo shows the Walshaw Waterfall…
Walshaw Bridge, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. - WMH00654
Postcard dated February 1906. The stream runs down from Walshaw Head to Hebden Water in Hardcastle Crags.
Fisherman's Hut, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. - WMH00662
Undated postcard. The Fisherman’s Hut on the river bank next to the Riverside Path upstream from Gibson Mill.
Fisherman's Hut, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. - WMH00668
Undated postcard.
The Fisherman’s Hut on the river bank next to the Riverside Path upstream from Gibson Mill.
The Fisherman’s Hut on the river bank next to the Riverside Path upstream from Gibson Mill.
Fisherman's Hut, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. - WMH00688
Postcard with July 1909 postmark. The Fisherman’s Hut on the river bank next to the Riverside Path upstream from Gibson Mill.
Wader's Corner, Hardcastle Crags Hebden Bridge. - WMH00699
Undated postcard. The women's dresses suggest that the photo is pre-First World War. Would hitching their dresses above the knees to paddle have been considered risque at the time?
In the woods, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. - WMH00702
Postcard postmarked July 1935. The path is most likely the one which runs from near the top of the Drive down to Hebden Water and the path to Blake Dean below Walshaw.
Trestle Bridge, Blake Dean, Nr. Hebden Bridge - WMH00711
Undated postcard and the sender's message reads:
"This bridge was a wood one and crossed from one Hill to the other it was put up when working at our Water works for the men it is now blown down as it began to rot & one lady was looking over when one…
"This bridge was a wood one and crossed from one Hill to the other it was put up when working at our Water works for the men it is now blown down as it began to rot & one lady was looking over when one…
Trestle Bridge, Blake Dean, Nr. Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge - WMH00719
Undated postcard. During the construction of Walshaw Dean reservoirs for Halifax Corporation a railway or tramway was built from near Heptonstall up to the sites to transport materials, supplies and the navvies from the shanty town near Heptonstall…
Reservoir Railway, Blake Dean, Nr. Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge - WMH00726
Undated postcard. One of the 15 engines used during the construction of the reservoirs at Walshaw Dean for Halifax Corporation. Work started in 1901. As well as transporting supplies and materials the railway was also used to transport the navvies…
The Waterman’s Cottage, Walshaw Dean Reservoirs, Nr. Hebden Br - WMH00727
Undated postcard. There was an opening ceremony for the dwelling which The Halifax Guardian of 17 September 1904 reported on:
Undated postcard. There was an opening ceremony for the dwelling which The Halifax Guardian of 17 September 1904 reported…
Undated postcard. There was an opening ceremony for the dwelling which The Halifax Guardian of 17 September 1904 reported…