The large mill complex in the centre is Thomas Ratcliffe's Albert Mills, later Moderna Mill. Note the railway sidings, left, and the gas holder to the right of the river near the top of the picture. The light coloured building to the right was the…
The porch was built by William Cockroft who acted as Surveyor in the years 1736, 1747 and 1752. Here also lived Henry Cockroft who was Surveyor for the years 1769-71 and died in office. Picture taken 1948. The deep-set double chamfered windows were…
High Sunderland Hall was a manor house, built c. 1600 just outside Halifax, and demolished in 1951 after falling into dereliction. Originally a timbered house, a striking stone frontage was added in the 17th century. Early residents played exciting…
The front of the house showing the main doorway. High Sunderland Hall was a manor house, built c 1600 just outside Halifax, and demolished in 1951 after falling into dereliction. The house is perhaps best known for having supposedly provided Emily…
Works trip by motor coach having breakfast stop on the "Great North Road", the A1, on their way to the woodworking machinery exhibition at Olympia, London, 1948.
Mr Hope was the Head Master. Derek was naturally left handed but was made to write with his right hand, so school days were not particularly happy. He can be seen here on the back row 2nd from left. Middle row from left: Mabel Pollard, Sheila…
15th August 1945 was declared VJ Day to celebrate the Allies victory over Japan. Here residents of Well Street are enjoying themselves. Mary Ann Pollard watches from the left.
Probably taken from the top of the tower of St Michaels'. It looks as if the policeman is suggesting to the car driver on the bridge that it may not be a good idea to continue!
Showing the damage done to the buildings that overhang the river. Ironically this building was a dry cleaners. The large mill facing the road is Clough Mill.