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It was built by Gregory Patchett whose initials are on the gable window dripstone. The Inn was frequented by Bramwell Bronte during his time working at Luddendenfoot Station (1840/42) and it had a lending library at that time.

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Originally workers cottages for Oats Royd Mill

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Possibly Thorney Lane Midgley.

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Known locally as ‘Parkin’ and seen here from the rear.

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The part on the right hand end has now been demolished.

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Looking towards Sowerby Bridge prior to restoration of the canal and tow path in the 1980s.

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The building on the left is known locally as ‘Parkin’ and on the right is ‘The Bungalow’.

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At the far end is the old C of E School with the old ‘lock-ups’ in the basement, now residential.

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Seemingly undergoing restoration.

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The rear of buildings on High Street, between Halifax Lane and Stocks Lane. The building left of centre was formerly the Murgatroyd Arms, later Church House and now residential.

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St Mary's church, now demolished, is just visible on the right. In the foreground is the aqueduct taking the Rochdale Canal over the River Lud. The building on the left, the former Mechanic's Institute, now Barley Wine; the building beyond this has…

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Brownhill and Tincell off Thorney Lane, Midgeley

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Diamond House (Aldersons Plumbers) with Duke Street going off to the left.

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Hathershelf Scout is in the far distance

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Note windows at all corners to enable lock keeper to keep a watchful eye on both sides from bedroom too!

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Looking east, the Birchcliffe hillside is to the left of the picture.
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