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Bluecoat School, Halifax - DPC00409
Nathaniel Waterhouse (1585-1645) was born at The Hollins, Warley and lived at Wood Hall, Skircoat. He made a fortune in trading in oils, salt and dyestuffs. In 1636, he donated a large house in Halifax to be employed as a workhouse, so that the poor…
Dean Clough Mills, Halifax - DPC00403
The huge complex of Dean Clough was started by the Crossley family in the early 19th and became one of the largest employers in the area. The manufacture of high quality carpets took place there until the 1980s and they were exported all over the…
Halifax Park, Library and Technical from the air - DPC00397
This interesting aerial view is of People's Park with the technical school on the left of the shot. This is now Calderdale College. Belle Vue Mansion is centre top. The growth of many trees in the park has changed the view today significantly.
Excavations at Jack Bridge - RGC00111
Hudson Mill cottages were six back-to-back cottages actually built over the river.
Excavations at Jack Bridge - RGC00110
Hudson Mill cottages were six back-to-back cottages actually built over the river.
Excavations at Jack Bridge - RGC00109
Hudson Mill cottages were six back-to-back cottages actually built over the river.
Excavations at Jack Bridge - RGC00108
Hudson Mill cottages were six back-to-back cottages actually built over the river.
Excavations at Jack Bridge - RGC00107
Hudson Mill cottages were six back-to-back cottages actually built over the river.
Excavations at Jack Bridge - RGC00106
Hudson Mill cottages were six back-to-back cottages actually built over the river.
Excavations at Jack Bridge - RGC00105
Hudson Mill cottages were six back-to-back cottages actually built over the river. This lower level of the cottages may have been a communal wash house, note the fireplace at the far end.
Excavations at Jack Bridge - RGC00104
Hudson Mill cottages were six back-to-back cottages actually built over the river.
Excavations at Jack Bridge - RGC00103
Hudson Mill cottages were six back-to-back cottages actually built over the river.
Excavations at Jack Bridge - RGC00102
Hudson Mill cottages were six back-to-back cottages actually built over the river.
Ellenroad Ring Mill, Newhey, during demolition - MIC00102
In the late 1880's the Ellenroad spinning Company was formed to respond to the boom in the cotton trade. They turned to the well respected Oldham architects, Scott & Sons, to managed the design and construction.
The mill was a modern "fireproof"…
The mill was a modern "fireproof"…
Burnley Road, Todmorden - CRN00353
With Whirlaw in the background
Burnley Road, Todmorden - CRN00352
With Whirlaw in the background and the former cinema on the left
Dale Street, Todmorden, 2000 - CRN00351
Site of the former Co-op building. The shops are on Bond Street.
Dale Street, Todmorden, 2000 - CRN00350
Site of the former Co-op building.
