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Wynter Edge Hall, Hipperholme - HLS01265
The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.
The ancient homestead stands on a knoll near Coley Church and commands extensive views, especially southwards. From its exposed position its name is…
The ancient homestead stands on a knoll near Coley Church and commands extensive views, especially southwards. From its exposed position its name is…
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.
Work People's Trip to Blackpool - ALC06383
Messrs Astin Bros, Hebden Bridge, June 3rd 1919. Photo taken on the market ground, Hebden Bridge.
Work People's Trip to Blackpool - ALC06382
Messrs Astin Bros, of Hebden Bridge and Sowerby Bridge, June 3rd 1919. Photo taken on the market ground, Hebden Bridge.
Work People's Trip to Blackpool - ALC06381
Messrs Astin Bros, of Hebden Bridge and Sowerby Bridge, June 3rd 1919. Photo taken on the market ground, Hebden Bridge.
Work People's Trip to Blackpool - ALC06380
Messrs Astin Bros, Hebden Bridge, June 3rd 1919. Photo taken on the market ground, Hebden Bridge.
Work People's Trip to Blackpool - ALC06379
Messrs Astin Bros, Hebden Bridge, June 3rd 1919. Photo taken on the market ground, Hebden Bridge.
Woodhall, Skircoat - HLS01256
The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.
Said to occupy the site of a much older building, Woodhall bears the date 1580 on the porch. The letters 'JW' are also to be found. There is little…
Said to occupy the site of a much older building, Woodhall bears the date 1580 on the porch. The letters 'JW' are also to be found. There is little…
Wood Lane Hall, Sowerby - HLS01285
PH/28. The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.
Sowerby’s finest 17th century treasure, with the virtue of an unspoilt exterior. John Dearden cased the timber structure with stone in 1649. The…
Sowerby’s finest 17th century treasure, with the virtue of an unspoilt exterior. John Dearden cased the timber structure with stone in 1649. The…
Willow Hall, Cote Hill - HLS01259
The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.
Built about 1610, Upper Willow Hall (that delightful old-world building at Cote Hill) is undoubtedly the successor of a much older building. Although in…
Built about 1610, Upper Willow Hall (that delightful old-world building at Cote Hill) is undoubtedly the successor of a much older building. Although in…
Weston Hall, the parish Stocks - HLS06047
Slide 11 - Weston, though historically speaking, a parish, has now the appearance of a diminutive but scattered hamlet. Few buildings are visible, and a the top of the village, beneath the shadow of a magnificent old elm tree, are the old village…
Weston Hall, East front from the Lawn - HLS06038
Slide 2 - In 1284 Weston Hall was held by William de Stopham, and afterwards it came into the family of Vavasour. For more than five centuries the house has been the ancestral home of the Vavasours, and was retained in the male line until 1883 when…
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.
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.
Welfare Matters for Children - MOT00356
Extract from "The Curse of the Factory System" by 'Honest John' Fielden, describing the child laboour situation in the 1830s.
Prior to the commencement of the 19th Century little thought had been given to the conditions under which factory…
Prior to the commencement of the 19th Century little thought had been given to the conditions under which factory…
Wedding of Mary and Arthur Ballard - ALC01761
c1941. Hilda Moss, Eric Moss (Best Man), Arthur Ballard b. 1910. Mary Hannah Walton (nee) b. 1911. John Walton - uncle. Henry? Walton - father.
Weaving at Nutclough, c1914 - CWS00156
When weaving ceased this building became a Dyehouse and was later demolished.
Waterside - MOT00181
A view across the 'New' shed at Waterside in 1912. Interior of the large weaving shed at Waterside in 1912. It is now the site of the Morrisons Supermarket.
Warley House - HLS01295
The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.
A handsome structure which, occupied for the most part by men of culture and substance, has changed little since it was built. It was erected in 1769, the…
A handsome structure which, occupied for the most part by men of culture and substance, has changed little since it was built. It was erected in 1769, the…
War Memorial, Pecket Well, nr Hebden Bridge - RUD00132
The War Memorial at Smeakin Hill to the 33 men of Wadsworth who lost their lives in the war of 1914 – 1918 was unveiled on 23rd September 1923 by Major Robert H. Barker.
Roughly based on Stoodley Pike, it is an obelisk 41 feet high (Stoodley is 120…
Roughly based on Stoodley Pike, it is an obelisk 41 feet high (Stoodley is 120…
Walton's Picker Works, c1910 - MOT00217
The interior of Walton's Picker Works at Stoneswood Mill, Bacup road, c1910.
With the building of steam factories and the continual improvement in machines, there was a need for supportive trades to maintain production of yarn or cloth. From 1823,…
With the building of steam factories and the continual improvement in machines, there was a need for supportive trades to maintain production of yarn or cloth. From 1823,…
Walton's Picker Works - MOT00219
The interior of Walton's Picker Works at Stoneswood Mill, Bacup road, c1910.
With the building of steam factories and the continual improvement in machines, there was a need for supportive trades to maintain production of yarn or cloth. From 1823,…
With the building of steam factories and the continual improvement in machines, there was a need for supportive trades to maintain production of yarn or cloth. From 1823,…
Walton's Picker Works - MOT00218
The interior of Walton's Picker Works at Stoneswood Mill, Bacup road, c1910.
With the building of steam factories and the continual improvement in machines, there was a need for supportive trades to maintain production of yarn or cloth. From 1823,…
With the building of steam factories and the continual improvement in machines, there was a need for supportive trades to maintain production of yarn or cloth. From 1823,…
Walterclough Hall, Southowram - HLS01282
The sketch and description were originally published in The Halifax Courier in 1912-1913.
Walterclough dates back to the 14th century. The hall is on the western hill side overlooking Sunny Vale Gardens and about midway between that resort and…
Walterclough dates back to the 14th century. The hall is on the western hill side overlooking Sunny Vale Gardens and about midway between that resort and…