Born 1943/1944. Lived at Banksfield, Mytholmroyd. Went to Calder Hight School, was in Class 1A 1955/56, possibly at same time as Stuart Greenwood who later became a Councillor. Joined the Royal Navy.
Born 1943/1944. Lived at Banksfield, Mytholmroyd. Went to Calder Hight School, was in Class 1A 1955/56, possibly at same time as Stuart Greenwood who later became a Councillor. Joined the Royal Navy.
Pauline Akroyd (now Barmforth) from Ripponden. Daughter of Ella Akroyd nee Gibson. Photo taken late 1930s or early 1940s when tap dancing classes for children was quite a new thing.
Heavy snow had prevented provisions being delivered to Blackshaw Head, so this team is delivering 'relief' supplies to Blackshaw Head Co-op. They have come up Ragley and have just passed Hudson Mill on the way to the Devil's Elbow.
Mr Hope was the Head Master. Derek was naturally left handed but was made to write with his right hand, so school days were not particularly happy. He can be seen here on the back row 2nd from left. Middle row from left: Mabel Pollard, Sheila…