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Part of an ancient packhorse route from Burnley to Halifax, as it descends into Hebden Bridge from the village of Heptonstall.

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At 275 feet, it is believed to be the tallest folly in the world! Specially commended in Pennine Magazine photographic competition.

A number of myths have accumulated over the years around this unusual landmark which is often referred to as…

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The working horse was a main stay of a farm in the past, and this old fellow was kind, gentle and reliable.

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On the left is the Old Bridge. Many of the buildings opposite have been demolished giving way to the Riverside Walk.

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On the far left of the picture is Hazel's wool shop, which was demolished and the site is now Bridge Gate car park.

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The Old Bridge onto Bridge Gate. The buildings seen either side have now gone. The house on the left of the bridge used to store their coal under the arch at this end of the bridge.

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On the left is the Old Bridge. Many of the buildings opposite have been demolished giving way to the Riverside Walk.

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On the far left of the picture is Hazel's wool shop, which was demolished and the site is now Bridge Gate car park.

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The Old Bridge onto Bridge Gate. The buildings seen either side have now gone. The house on the left of the bridge used to store their coal under the arch at this end of the bridge.

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Known as the Tower of Spite, it was completed in 1875. Postcard dated 1981.

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Probably early 1920s. The photo was taken at the junction of Bridge Gate, Holme Street and New Road. Many years later these premises became the Tourist Information Centre.

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Pre First World War. Halifax Corporation tram number 73, came into service November 1902, photographed here at the terminus on New Road near the junction with Crown Street. Trams ran from Halifax to Hebden Bridge from 1901 to 1936. On the left is the…

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The wall at the bottom of Keighley Road bearing a poster dated 1903. Behind you can just see Stubbings School which was opened in 1878.

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Smithwell Lane, Heptonstall, 2010.

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The state of the art Leeds Station sitting atop a labyrinth of Victorian vaults and arches known as the Dark Arches. The surrounding area has been further re-developed since this photo and there is now also a passenger foot access to the station…
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