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Jack Bridge Mill, in the Colden Valley - ALC00787
Jean Forrest Recalls
Jack Bridge Mill was built in 1861 as a steam powered spinning mill with twin Lancashire boilers and a beam engine, all buildings being on one level. In 1862 a large weaving shed was added, at that time the largest in the valley…
Jack Bridge Mill was built in 1861 as a steam powered spinning mill with twin Lancashire boilers and a beam engine, all buildings being on one level. In 1862 a large weaving shed was added, at that time the largest in the valley…
Hollin Hall pumping station opening event - ALC00778
Stiuated in the Crimsworth Valley it ceased operating in 1990.
Birchcliffe and Foster Mill, c1880 - ALC00715
Foster Mill far left, Hangingroyd Mill in the centre and above that Nutclough Mill. Birchcliffe Road climbing up the undeveloped hillside with the first Birchcliffe Chapel and grave yard to its left.
Market Street/West End, Hebden Bridge, c1910 - ALC00699
The building on the corner of Market Street and Old Gate, pictured here as Jackson Merchant Taylor, ended its days as 'Nicky's Cafe'. In 1910 the street was gas light. Beyond is Bridge Gate Mill.
Birchcliffe c1898 - ALC00689
View of Birchcliffe
Dobroyd Castle - ALC00674
John Fielden, born in 1822, fell in love with one of his mill workers, Ruth Stansfield. The story goes that she replied to his proposal of marriage by jokingly saying that she would accept on the condition that he built her a castle on top of the…
Painting of Mill - ALC00627
Calderside Mill and Whiteley Arches. When it was built in 1842, at 300 feet the chimney was said to be the tallest in the area.
Hinchliffe's Chauffer - ALC00623
Chauffeur and car at Cragg Hall, Cragg Vale.
Walshaw Reservoir Engine - ALC00607
ESAU was one of 15 Bagnall locos used on the works line during construction of Walshaw Dean Reservoirs. On the footplate is Enoch Tempest the construction contractor and next to him,sitting on the coal, his nephew or grandson George Tempest. On the…
New Californian Dance Orchestra, c1931 - ALC00507
This band, along with several others, provided the music for dancers in the popular Co-operative Hall, in Hebden Bridge. The hall could accommodate over 300 dancers.
The Old Bridge, Hebden Bridge - ALC00504
Viewed from West End Bridge, Old Gate is to the left, the chimney of Bridge Mill is in the centre of the picture.
The Old Bridge, Hebden Bridge, c1870 - ALC00503
Viewed from West End Bridge, Old Gate is to the left, the chimney of Bridge Mill is in the centre of the picture. The bridge was scheduled as an ancient monument in 1932
St Georges Bridge, Hebden Bridge, c1896 - ALC00499
Work is in progress on the building of the Council Offices, now the Town Hall
St Georges Bridge, Hebden Bridge - ALC00498
Shows the old property on Old Gate where the Council Offices now stand.
Hebden Bridge Council Offices - ALC00497
Looking down Hebden Water to the three bridges in the centre of the town. The chimney of Bridge Mill is on the left and the Council Offices, incorporating the Fire Station, is on the right
Birchcliffe Hillside, c1910 - ALC00483
Formerly BT247.Ref: ZZ10
View over Hebden Bridge - ALC00476
General view over Woodend, Nutclough and Birchcliffe. View over Hebden Bridge with Foster Mill and Foster Lane Chapel on the right and above them Nutclough Mill. On the far hillside is the old Birchcliffe Chapel. On the left is Lee Mill Road with…
View over Hebden Bridge - ALC00472
Formerly BT169NG. View over Hebden Bridge with Foster Mill and Foster Lane Chapel on the right and above them Nutclough Mill. On the far hillside is the old Birchcliffe Chapel. Heptonstall Road is on the left
View over Hebden Bridge - ALC00472
Formerly BT169NG. View over Hebden Bridge with Foster Mill and Foster Lane Chapel on the right and above them Nutclough Mill. On the far hillside is the old Birchcliffe Chapel. Heptonstall Road is on the left
Charlestown - Whiteley Arches - ALC00467
Whiteley Arches prior to the replacement of the Bow String Bridge in 1939.
Mytholmroyd Viaduct and 'up' Platform. - ALC00466
c.1960. The station platforms not only straddled the viaduct but also overhung it supported by massive brackets seen here looking towards Burnley Road. Both vehicles have Halifax registration plates.
View over Hebden Bridge Station and Canal - ALC00465
Probably about 1900. Bottom right the 'new' station built in 1891/2 and to its left the large station goods warehouse. Across Calder Holmes from it the extensive Crossley's mill.
Charlestown General View. - ALC00461
Re-aligned tracks and line of the notorious Charlestown Curve to its left. The curve was built as a temporary detour in 1840 and remained for over 80 years and was the cause of several derailments including a serious accident in 1912 killing four…