Most likely part of Buttress Brink on Old Gate prior to demolition in the mid-1960s just prior to demolition. This shows the labyrinthine nature of the walkways, balconies and alleyways at the rear of the many dwellings that made up the Buttress.
Location unknown but photo probably taken as part of the Calder Civic Trust project, c1970, to draw attention to squalid places and litter detracting from attractions of the area.
Our Man at Large was a Calder Civic Trust project, c1970, the aim of which was to draw attention to squalid places and litter which detracted from the attractions of the area, by using the contrast between the smartly dressed gentleman and the…
Our Man at Large was a Calder Civic Trust project, c1970, the aim of which was to draw attention to squalid places and litter which detracted from the attractions of the area, by using the contrast between the smartly dressed gentleman and the…
The Bull Inn is on the right. The rest of the dwellings on the north side of Bridge Lanes were demolished in the mid-1960 and the site left derelict for many years as can be seen here.
The mill on the left was Barbreck which burnt down in the…
Bridge Lanes going down on the right and Heptonstall Road going up in the centre. Taken in the 1960s, post demolition of High Street houses and houses on Bridge Lanes north side..
Soon after demolition of the High Street and Back High Street houses, c1966. This area stayed derelict for about ten years before it was landscaped. The white building on the left of the picture is the Fox and Goose.
‘Man at Large’ was a series of photographs taken as part of a Calder Civic Trust initiative to increase awareness of eyesores in the area, in stark contrast to the well dressed gentleman, John D. Uttley.
The site of the houses on Bridge Lanes and Back High Street. After the demolition of the houses the site remained in this unattractive state for about 10 years.
‘Man at Large’ was a series of photographs taken as part of a Calder Civic Trust…
‘Man at Large’ was a series of photographs taken as part of a Calder Civic Trust initiative to increase awareness of eyesores in the area, in stark contrast to the well dressed gentleman, John D. Uttley.
The site of the houses on Bridge Lanes and Back High Street. After the demolition of the houses the site remained in this unattractive state for about 10 years.
‘Man at Large’ was a series of photographs taken as part of a Calder Civic Trust…
This picture was presented to Hebden Bridge Local History Society by Mr D Thomas of Wyke. 4th February 1988. For details of the memorial stone see HLS01044.