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Due to the increase in the weight of traffic many bridges had to be strengthened around this time. Hebden Bridge Council Offices are in the background.

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Due to the increase in the weight of traffic many bridges had to be strengthened around this time.

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A temporary footbridge was constructed for use whilst the main bridge was being repaired.

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A temporary footbridge was constructed for use whilst the main bridge was being repaired.

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Taken from Keighley road in 1996, redevelopment work has started.

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Construction of the retaining wall, showing the arched cellars of the houses that formerly occupied the site.

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Construction of the retaining wall after the Garden Street houses had been pulled down. The area is now a carpark.

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Building a new tunnel for the Rochdale Canal, as part of the canal restoration scheme.

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Widening the canal bridge as part of the restoration of the Rochdale Canal.

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Arthur Robertshaw, Stonemason at Oldfield Watson, Hebden Bridge.

Paul Watson recalls: I was working with Arthur when this photo was taken, he was putting the finishing touches to the parapet wall of the newly widened bridge. Arthur was probably…

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Tunnel under the dam under construction with construction workers.

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Reaps quarry. Inside the dam. Construction was 1928 - 1932.
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