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  • Collection: Hebden Bridge Local History Society

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West of Hebden Bridge on the Todmorden road the viaduct was built in 1839/40 on the Manchester and Leeds Railway. An early example of skew arches. The bridge was originally bow string but was replaced about 1940 as a matter of neccesity by the metal…

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In the bottom the Manchester & Leeds Railway which has just crossed Whiteley Arches. Above Oakville Road coming down to King Street. Savile bowling green can be seen at the top of the picture. Just below the centre is the electricity sub-station.…

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Looking down from about the bottom of Birchcliffe Road. Demolition started on 26th November 1962. The site now Lees Yard and the holly trees remain in 2015. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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The hotel in course of demolition in 1962. Above it the Co-op Building, now Carlton Buildings, and clock tower. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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The hotel in course of demolition in 1962. Above it the Co-op Building, now Carlton Buildings, and clock tower. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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Stubbings School is in the background. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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Looking east, the Birchcliffe hillside is to the left of the picture.

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To the left of Nicky's Cafe in the centre is the narrow entrance to Old Gate. The cafe was demolished mid-1960s to open up the junction. To the right of the cafe is a large clothing shop on Bridge Gate now the site of the car park. The road sign is…

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Nicky's Cafe on the junction of Old Gate and Market Street, demolished mid-1960s to open up the junction. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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The junction of New Road, Holme Street and Bridge Gate to the right. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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The bridge was built about 1771/2 to carry the new Halifax - Todmorden turnpike road. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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The Mayoress of Halifax, Mrs Sharp, discussing the value of orange juice with one of the bonny youngsters after the Welfare Foods meeting held in the Gas Showrooms, Halifax. PH21.

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The gathering at the Welfare Food meeting held at the Gas Showrooms, Halifax. Seated L to R. Mr Ingham and Mr Atkinson, Assistant Food Executive Officers, Mrs Sharp the Mayoress, De. G.C.F. Roe the M.O.H., Mrs M. Pilkington of the Regional Food…
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