Pictured outside the Dusty Miller this is reputed to be the last working horse on the streets of Hebden Royd, although horses were worked on some farms in the area for several more years.
The station was opened by the M&LR at the same time as the section of its line between Hebden Bridge and Normanton and was Wakefield’s only station until Westgate Station was opened in 1867. The station was rebuilt in 1854 and is seen here late 19th…
The station was opened by the M&LR at the same time as the section of its line between Hebden Bridge and Normanton and was Wakefield’s only station until Westgate Station was opened in 1867. The station was rebuilt in 1854 and its frontage seen here…
The gentleman with the horse is George William Thomas, son of James Farrar Thomas. The building on the right was the Tythe Barn. It became a pub and restaurant of that name, later changed to The Thirsty Turtle, now a private house. Behind it is…
The horse-drawn fire tender with its crew are photographed on Rochdale Road before joining a procession, about 1905. The man holding the horse is John Hamer Hollinrake who, in 1911, became the Chief Fire Officer.
Derek Pollard identified the parade as being on Market Street, Hebden Bridge. The building on the right is Salem Methodist Chapel and the bridge is over the River Calder at Hebble End. The mill on the left was called Brunswick Mill.
West End, Hebden Bridge. Obviously an exciting event by the number of people watching. Note how many ladies are wearing shawls. From a stereographic photograph.
The Charter Day procession, 22nd August 1896. The procession, headed by the county police, is passing under the railway viaduct on Burnley Road. The building on the right is Ormerod's Mill.
Children with horse & cart, including evacuees to help with hay making. This is near Slack Bottom and was farmed by Longbottom's. Eileen Longbottom is one of the smaller children inside the cart. Some of the other children were evacuees brought to…
Stuttard's Wagon 1906 - This wagon carrying cotton goods is photographed at the corner of Blind Lane where it joins Victoria Road. The date is 7th July 1906. The wagon had been in the mile-long Lifeboat Saturday parade, in which most of the town's…