For original picture see ALC02142. The lad watching in a cap was Harry Victor Barker, Alan Brook’s mum’s dad. He was so fired up by watching these recruits that he subsequently signed up himself, lying about his age to do so. He went to France and…
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…
This photograph of a group of men with the famous Major Oak, was found in the Cutting Room at Nutclough Mill in June or July 1968, when the works on Valley Road were being cleared prior to vacating the premises. As Leonard Stocks is not on the photo…
Members of Wood Top Rifle Club. Second from the right is H K Sutcliffe, Managing Director of F & H Sutcliffe's timber buildings which was then a thriving business in the valley close, to the railway station. We believe that Wood Top orginated from…
The building on the right is Parrock, and on the left is Mitchell's canteen. the gentleman in black at the front will be a clergyman, possibly an important one from away as this is such a large gathering from various local chapels.
Taken outside Todmorden Cricket Club Pavilion. Left to Right - Back Row: Brian Steele, Frank Wooley, Joe McKean, Alan Bolton, Harry Hargreaves, Tony McKenzie, Alec Hirst. Middle Row: Mark Pollard, Ted Norton, Paul Brough, John Holland, Eddie Bromley,…