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St Georges Bridge, Hebden Bridge - ALC09048
Bridge dated 1892. Cast Iron by "De Bergue & Co. Ltd. Manchester." A 2 span slightly skewed bridge with triangular stone breakwaters which rise into elaborately decorated piers. East pier is inscribed "E. Riley - Architect" and the west pier is…
2 Ladies in Ornate Doorway - RFC00111
Don't know who the ladies are unfortunately but the property is Fallbarrow Hall in Windermere. You can clearly see the 4 castles and raven with gold ring in mouth that form part of the Rawson family emblem. C1890
A Local Carter and his Team - MOT00127
A local carter and his team hauling a load towards the upland; this often required the assistance of one or more chain horses, as illustrated here.
With the use of water power, the output of cloth increased. This increase in trade saw the opening…
With the use of water power, the output of cloth increased. This increase in trade saw the opening…
Annual Stocktaking Dinner - CWS00102
Taken at the back of the White Lion Hotel, Hebden Bridge. The event was a dinner to celebrate an Annual Stocktaking, probably in the early 1890s. Back row standing: Fred Greenwood, John Hollingrake, Lloyd Greenwood, James William Blackburn, William…
Birchcliffe - Nutclough - ALC08252
You can clearly see that Nutclough Mill, in the centre of the picture, was built in stages. The dark part is the earliest, it was extended to one side and then the other and then upwards. To the left of the mill you can see the town's gas holder.…
Birchcliffe c1898 - ALC00689
View of Birchcliffe
Birchcliffe Chapel, c1898 - ALC00480
Formerly BT214HU.
Brook Street, Luddenden - RUD00152
A rare photograph taken sometime between 1890 and 1896 of the Forester's Arms beerhouse, which stood in Brook Street, Luddenden - a footpath which runs alongside the Luddenden Brook linking the north and south ends of High Street. The path commenced…
Buttress and Hole in the Wall - ALC08281
On the right of the photo is the original "Hole in the Wall". The wedge shaped building is the end of Royd Terrace. The buildings on the left formed "Buttress Brink", with Old Gate passing in front of the shops.
In 1899 the Hole in the Wall was…
In 1899 the Hole in the Wall was…
Caleb Hoyle, Todmorden's foremost citizen in 1897 - MOT00397
Caleb Hoyle photographed in his mayoral robes before being presented to Queen Victoria on her Diamond Jubilee.
Circus Parade in Hebden Bridge c1897 - ALC05005
The Co-op building is on the left and to the right you can just see the White Horse Hotel, now the site of Lees Yard Car Park.
Colden Valley from Horsehold Road - HBC00515
Late 19th century. Bankfoot and Eaves Mills can be seen.
Demolition of the original Hole in the Wall Inn in 1899 - HLS05042
The old inn at the bottom of the Buttress next to the Old Bridge prior to demolition and replacement in 1899 with the building we see today.
Engineering Workshop, Astin & Barkers - MOT00295
A corner of the engineering workshop of Astin & Barker's Victoria Ironworks, Salford. 1890 - 1900.
Fire at Boy Mill, Luddenden Foot in 1893 - WAO00272
Aftermath of the fire at Boy Mill, Luddenden Foot in 1893. At the time the building was occupied by James Clay & Sons Ltd
Foster Lane from Heptonstall Road c1890 - HBC00659
Nutclough Mill is near the centre of the picture, with the old Birchcliffe Chapel to the right of centre higher up.
Gorpley Mill, Bacup Road - MOT00159
Gorpley Mill was built in 1805, initially as a fulling and perching mill for wool, but later converted to cotton spinning. Until 1838 it was powered by water from Midgelden Brook (the upper and lower water-wheel races can be seen on the left in this…
Grange Mill Chimney - ALC00819
Grange Mill chimney was a towering landmark in Mytholmroyd until 1898 when it was demolished in spectacular style.
A newspaper report at the time stated: "Crowds gathered in Mytholmroyd in 1897 to watch the fall of a giant. As it tumbled the…
A newspaper report at the time stated: "Crowds gathered in Mytholmroyd in 1897 to watch the fall of a giant. As it tumbled the…