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On the 21st of June the 2.45 from Rochdale and Liverpool approached the infamous Charlestown curve at about 40 miles per hour and left the line, killing four passengers.

Although off the rails, the train was carried for a further 100 yards "tearing…

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This is an extract of painting by John Holland, 14 Dec 1829 to 7 Feb 1886. It is one he did between 1867 and 1869 - sold in 1869. The original is held by Calderdale M.B.C. at Bankfield Museum.

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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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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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Looking west up the valley to the chimney of Calderside Mill next to Whiteley Arches. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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Built to link houses in the 18th centtury.
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