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Relief Supplies at Blackshaw Head, February 1947 - ALC08078
The second policeman from the right is Mark Andrews, PC 123, who was the Heptonstall policeman during and just after the war. He lived at 2 Hepton Drive and had two sons, Peter and Paul (born 1945). The ladies on the left are Miss Shackleton (Nanny)…
Reverse of Battle of the Atlantic Medal - HCC00183
This star was awarded to commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945. The medal was awarded during the reign of George VI
Russell - LLG00517
Myself in civies again. Changi? Nov 1948. Singapore, Russell.
Russell/Lloyd Greenwood - LLG00511
Taken down by the bazar just after we had been swimming. Left to right Ted, Myself, Jock. Russell Singapore 1948.
Russell/Lloyd Greenwood - LLG00512
Russell Singapore 1948.
Russell/Lloyd Greenwood - LLG00513
Just before the jump I am hanging onto a shutter on Block 139. Chargi 1948.
Russell/Lloyd Greenwood - LLG00514
I surrender dear, taken outside Block 139 the fire section is in the background just after the Jamh? Chargi. May 1948
Russell/Lloyd Greenwood - LLG00516
Taken in camp surroundings. You can see Block 139 where I spend most of my time. Changi, May 1948.
Russell/Lloyd Greenwood - LLG00518
Tony, Lloyd & Alan, Victoria Lake Rangoon, 1946.
Russell/Lloyd Greenwood - LLG00519
Rangoon 1946. Me in shorts back row, Tony Colwill front row, Alan Orchard in shorts.
School Hockey Team - CLA00127
Hebden Bridge Grammar School team of 1949/50
Servicemen - ALC02107
June 10th 1944
St Michaels, Mytholmroyd - ALC06346
On the far hillside the newly built houses on the Banksfield Estate, built as post-war housing, date this photo to around 1948
Stanley Clarke - ALC01217
He was a member of Brearley Baptist Chapel in the 1950s. As he is wearing his ARP (Air Raid Precautions) badge he was possibly an Air Raid Warden during WW2. The ARP disbanded in 1946 and was reconstituted as part of the Civil Defence Corps in 1948.
Stubbings School, 1940/41 - BBS00114
The teacher is Miss Stanzer. Back row left to right: unknown, Bernard Sutcliffe, Donald Sheard, unknown, Terry Dewhirst, next, the tallest boy, is Keith Collinge. Possibly on the right is Peter Toothill or Russell Taylor.
In front of Keith…
In front of Keith…
Stubbings School, Hebden Bridge - ALC06304
Photo taken in the late 30s/early 40s
Mr H Potts, headmaster in the centre.
Mr H Potts, headmaster in the centre.
Sunday School Queen, Slack Top, C1940 - ALC01432
formerly AT012
The Atlantic Star Medal - HCC00181
This medal was awarded to those who took part in the Battle of the Atlantic between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945. The medal was awarded during the reign of George VI.
The Prime Minister Visits - ALC01118
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 wedding of Annie Greenwood and Raymond Sunderland - ALC01951
Raymond G Sunderland started learning the organ at the age of 12 and until he was 16 he studied with his father, the organist of Broadstone Baptist Church, Colden.
During the Second World War he served in the Royal Armoured Corps and in 1944-45,…
During the Second World War he served in the Royal Armoured Corps and in 1944-45,…
The Wedding of Harry and Elsie, nee Metcalfe, Dodd - EIL00344
Harry and Elsie were married at Heptonstall Methodist Chapel 20th January 1940
Thelma and Harley - ALC01660
6th October 1945
Tom Ashworth - JET00185
1941, corporal Ashworth, 631234, in Northern Ireland.