Photo taken at the junction of New Road and Commercial Street. Believed to be a visit by Winston Churchill to Hebden Bridge, probably in the early 1940s.
The building on the corner of Market Street and Old Gate, pictured here as Jackson Merchant Taylor, ended its days as 'Nicky's Cafe'. In 1910 the street was gas light. Beyond is Bridge Gate Mill.
Market Street looking towards West End in the 19th century. The building at the far end is Jackson Merchant Tailors. The horse drawn vehicle on the left is a two seater carriage but that on the right too indistinct. The shop bottom left is Joe Jagger…
Horse and cart crossing West End Bridge in to Market Street. Jackson Merchant Tailor's at the junction with Old Gate looking down Market Street. Building now demolished.
William Barker, credited as the first local manufacturer of ready-made clothing, built most of Market Street. This view, taken around 1910, shows Lello's Dining Rooms with the Post Office next door.
Postcard dated 4th December, 1924. This beautifully turned out horse and float look as though they are about to be part of a parade. Photographed in front of the houses at the bottom of Cragg Road.
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…
Mabel' passing 'Ellen' at Derdale. All the Rochdale Canal Company boats were named after women or flowers. In this photograph, flour from Stansfield Corn Mill is being hoisted into the barge.
Halifax Corporation tram in May 1911 just prior to the Hebden Urban District Council road widening improvements. Not much shelter from the elements for the driver. Commercial Street going off to the right.
Post Card dated 1926.
Horse and cart approaching Dauber Bridge. Track on the right is to Parrock Clough and one of the entrances to Broadhead End Clough (Bell Hole)
Slide 25 - Before we leave Burton Agnes some reference may be made to the very interesting church in the village, which is intimately associated with the Hall. It is an ancient edifice, going back to the Norman period. It has been the burial place…
A general view from Holebottom showing the railway cutting across the centre of the town. Clearly visible on the right are Christ Church and its Vicarage. The former Ridgefoot Mill complex can be seen abutting the viaduct.