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New Hall, Elland - HLS01250
The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.
The hall stands on the hillside between the Upper and Lower Edges. It is one of the domestic buildings of the 14th century and in all probability was…
The hall stands on the hillside between the Upper and Lower Edges. It is one of the domestic buildings of the 14th century and in all probability was…
Howroyde Hall, Barkisland - HLS01249
The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.
Howroyde, with its ivy-clad walls, rookery, fish pond and glorious prospect of hill and dale, is deeply impressed with old-world characteristics. It was…
Howroyde, with its ivy-clad walls, rookery, fish pond and glorious prospect of hill and dale, is deeply impressed with old-world characteristics. It was…
Accident - HLS01226
Part of a collection of postcards posted to Mr A Barrett, 147 Halifax Road, Todmorden dated 15.7.1918. written on the rear is: 'A rather funny position. Both drivers escaping with only slight scratches.'
Accident - HLS01225
Part of a collection of postcards posted to Mr A Barrett, 147 Halifax Road, Todmorden dated 15.7.1918.
An ex petrol tanker! - HLS01224
Part of a collection of postcards posted to Mr A Barrett, 147 Halifax Road, Todmorden dated 15.7.1918. written on the rear is: 'A Leyland which had 500gallons of petrol on board, which had the misfortune to be struck by lightning. This is what…
Oops! - HLS01223
Part of a collection of postcards posted to Mr A Barrett, 147 Halifax Road, Todmorden dated 15.7.1918. written on the rear is: 'This is one of our lorries which prefers being in the ditch instead of keeping to the road. How this happened I cannot…
World War One Soldiers - HLS01222
Part of a collection of postcards posted to Mr A Barrett, 147 Halifax Road, Todmorden dated 15.7.1918. written on the rear is: 'This one, is our Section, with the N.C.O.'s and men. I think you will be able to make me out amongst the boys'. 'This…
World War One Scene - HLS01221
Part of a collection of postcards posted to Mr A Barrett, 147 Halifax Road, Todmorden dated 15.7.1918, written on the rear is: Some of our lorries on the Road. Note the hilly country: Some of our lorries on the Road. Note the hilly country.
Charlestown Rail Crash. - HLS01087
June 1912.
Charlestown Rail Crash. - HLS01086
June 1914.
Charlestown Train Crash - HLS01085
June 1912.
Charlestown Curve Rail Disaster - HLS01084
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.'
Hebden Bridge - General View Up Hebden Dale - HLS00114
c.1912. In the foreground the large station warehouse which had been extended in 1884 and the sidings. The warehouse was demolished in 1969 following serious fire damage but goods facilities had been withdrawn in 1966.
Hebden Bridge Fire Brigade - HBC01124
Photo taken 12th October 1940 and presented to Captain Whitely on his retirement. He served for 26 years from March 1914 until 30th September 1940.
Back row L - R: Raymond Greenwood, Joseph Robbin, Superintendent Herbert Hitchen, Joe Lawless, James…
Back row L - R: Raymond Greenwood, Joseph Robbin, Superintendent Herbert Hitchen, Joe Lawless, James…
Charlestown Railway Disaster - HBC00861
On the 21st of June, 1912, the 2.45 from Rochdale and Liverpool approached the infamous Charlestown curve at about 40 miles per hour and left the line, killing four passengers.
Although off the rails, the train was carried for a further 100 yards…
Although off the rails, the train was carried for a further 100 yards…
West End, Hebden Bridge - HBC00855
The arch was erected as part of the celebrations marking the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. On this side it was lit by gas and on the other side by electricity. The building on the right has been demolished to widen the road.
West End, Hebden Bridge - HBC00854
The arch was erected as part of the celebrations marking the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. On this side it was lit by electricity and on the other side by gas. Holme House is the building at the other side of the arch.
Princes Bridge, Hebden Bridge, 1962. - HBC00727
The bridge carrying Station Road over the Rochdale Canal with Machpelah Works above. The bridge was widened in 1913/4 after many years of wrangling between successive Local Authorities and the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. The extension with the…
Hoyle House, off Water Hill, Warley - DMC05100
The left hand section is dated 1885. The three gables on the right are 17th century. For further information on the history of this property see The Halifax Antiquarian Transactions 1918.
L&YR Eddison Electric Lorry No.24. - JCA00362
Chain driven with a max speed of 8 mph and imported 1910/12.
L&YR Lorry No. 84. - JCA00361
Leyland RAF type built at Horwich 1917/18.
L&YR 4 Ton Lorry No. 62. - JCA00360
Built by Dennis and supplied to the L&YR in 1914 it had a permitted speed of 12mph
L&YR Parcels Van No. 174. - JCA00358
Ford Model T chassis supplied 1916 with pneumatic tyres on the front
Nutclough Mill, Hebden Bridge, pre 1914 - CWS00209
Weaving shed.
