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Todmorden viaduct by A. F. Tait - MOT00139
The Todmorden viaduct, laid out on a curve, comprising nine spans. The stone came from Lobb Quarry, near Dobroyd Castle. Drawing by A. F. Tait
The Skew Bridge at Gauxholme, Todmorden - MOT00140
The skew bridge passing over the Rochdale Canal at Gauxholme with a clear span of 101 ft. The castellated abutments of solid masonry were brought from Knowlwood Quarry. Along with Whiteley Arches at Charlestown this was one of the first bow string…
View of Holebottom by A. F. Tait - MOT00141
A general view from Holebottom showing the railway cutting across the centre of the town. Clearly visible on the right are Christ Church and its Vicarage. The former Ridgefoot Mill complex can be seen abutting the viaduct.
From a lithograph by…
From a lithograph by…
A Pack-horse Train - MOT00124
A painting by Alfred Bayes, the Lumbutts-born artist, depicts a packhorse train travelling along the moorland causey stones, which still exist in many places today. The horses, led by a drover, were disciplined to follow the sound of bells fastened…
Waterside School - MOT00359
Letter from Henry Hirst, Bobbin Doffer, to John Fielden. Waterside School 1841.
Waterside School
December 27 1841
Mr John Fielden,
Since I came to this School I have improved much but especially since John Fielden came who is our School…
Waterside School
December 27 1841
Mr John Fielden,
Since I came to this School I have improved much but especially since John Fielden came who is our School…
Chaffer's Wheelwrights shop - MOT00331
Chaffers Wheelwright's shop at Salford. A scene inside the wheelwright's shop at Salford, 1905-10. This staged photograph taken by Herbert Hardaker shows the process of 'hooping the wheel'. The middle figure is Young Chaffer who, with his brother,…
The Curse of the Factory System by John Fielden, M.P. for Oldham. - MOT00357
Prior to the commencement of the 19th Century little thought had been given to the conditions under which factory workers were employed, whether they were children or adults.
By the early 1820s several attempts had been made to introduce…
By the early 1820s several attempts had been made to introduce…
A view of Naze Road from Watty Lane, off Bacup Road - MOT00125
This is a good example of an upland route taken by packhorses in the years prior to the construction of the turnpike roads and canal.
The Canal and Railway at Walsden. - MOT00136
When the railway was constructed in the late 1830s the canal had to be diverted to make way for the deep railway cutting. The line of the canal originally ran closer to the cottages on Square Road, via the present railway bridge and through what is…
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00192
David Colclough spraying drawer fronts
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00193
Graham Pickles, machinist.
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00194
Cyril Platt, a former employee at Alan Cooper's, visiting friends, May 1993.
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00195
Workers operating the cleating machine, May 1993.
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00196
Peter Lord and Alan Whitaker in the fitting shop.
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00192
David Colclough spraying drawer fronts
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00193
Graham Pickles, machinist.
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00194
Cyril Platt, a former employee at Alan Cooper's, visiting friends, May 1993.
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00195
Workers operating the cleating machine, May 1993.
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00196
Peter Lord and Alan Whitaker in the fitting shop.
Volex Group Wiring Systems, Mons Mill, Todmorden - MOT00212
Mons Mill. under Volex, was still the largest employer in the area in 1993. Instead of spinning cotton yarn the new mill workers use their dexterity to thread complex wiring harnesses into complete assembled systems for the automotive industry.
Volex Group Wiring Systems, Mons Mill, Todmorden - MOT00213
Mons Mill. under Volex, was still the largest employer in the area in 1993. Instead of spinning cotton yarn the new mill workers use their dexterity to thread complex wiring harnesses into complete assembled systems for the automotive industry.
Volex Group Wiring Systems, Mons Mill, Todmorden - MOT00214
Hazel Hollows, centre, on the day of her retirement, Wednesday 17 April 1985.
Mons Mill, under Volex, was still the largest employer in the area in 1993. Instead of spinning cotton yarn, the new mill workers use their dexterity to thread complex…
Mons Mill, under Volex, was still the largest employer in the area in 1993. Instead of spinning cotton yarn, the new mill workers use their dexterity to thread complex…
Volex Group Wiring Systems, Mons Mill, Todmorden - MOT00215
Mons Mill. under Volex, was still the largest employer in the area in 1993. Instead of spinning cotton yarn the new mill workers use their dexterity to thread complex wiring harnesses into complete assembled systems for the automotive industry.
Volex Group Wiring Systems, Mons Mill, Todmorden - MOT00216
Mons Mill. under Volex, was still the largest employer in the area in 1993. Instead of spinning cotton yarn the new mill workers use their dexterity to thread complex wiring harnesses into complete assembled systems for the automotive industry.
Brisbane Moss Corduroys, Bridgeroyd Mills - MOT00271
Ted Clark on the scouring machine, 1986.