Due to the increase in the weight of traffic many bridges had to be strengthened around this time. Hebden Bridge Council Offices are in the background.
ST. GEORGE'S BRIDGE, Hebden Bridge. was built in 1899, the cost being met by public subscription plus a grant from the West Riding County Council. The bridge had a very steep gradient, and before it was altered a chain horse was needed by loaded…
On the right the Council Offices. The timber building on the left and the tall building the other side of the bridge have been demolished and the area opened up.
opening of the Council Offices, June 27th 1897. Standing, L - R: Richard Hinchliffe, John Sykes, H.H. Cunliffe, Ethelbert Harwood, James Simpson, David Smith, Jno. Helliwell, D. Greenwood, Richard Campbell. Seated: Wm. Robertshaw, Clarence W.…
Standing, L - R: Richard Hinchliffe, Wm. Robertshaw, E. Harwood, E.T. Atkin, Dr J.H. Thompson, Jas Simpson, Wm. Postlethwaite, S. Sutcliffe, S. Shaw, J. Farrar, Jno H. Helliwell, R. Campbell. Seated: H.H. Cunliffe, David smith, John Sykes, C.W.…
Looking down Hebden Water towards its confluence with the Calder. The buildings immediate right have been replaced by purpose built shops and offices and above them the former Council Offices. The chimney of Bridge Mill on the left.
Looking down Hebden Water towards its confluence with the Calder. The buildings immediate right have been replaced by purpose built shops and offices and above them the former Council Offices. The chimney of Bridge Mill on the left.