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Halifax circa 1970s - CBC06176
Picture probably taken from Beacon Hill, shows Hunger Hill in the centre with The Shay Stadium (then both Football and Speedway) to the left and below that the industrial area around Water Hill. To the top right of the picture can be seen the then…
Grand Junction Hotel, Cow Green, Halifax, early 1960s - CBC06175
This buidling was on the junction of Cow Green and Pellon Lane. It was closed in 1968 and demolished in 1971. The road in the centre of the picture leads to Gibbet Street, it was called Swine Market at this point. The area of town was also known…
Wade Street, Halifax (Possibly) - CBC06174
Possibly looking down Wade Street from Market Street, where it joined Northgate. probably early 1960s, prior to the whole area being demolished.
Entrance to Princes Arcade, Halifax, early 1960s - CBC06173
The Princes Arcade was a covered shopping area in the centre of Halifax. It was opened in 1931. It was closed in the late 1970s at the same time as the old Woolshops which were adjacent, prior to demolition. This is now the site of W H Smiths.
Aerial view of Hebden Bridge c1982 - CBC06060
The playground of Riverside School is at the bottom of the picture, with the Memorial Gardens to the right of it. Heptonstall Road is to the left with Queen's Terrace. Ref 419157
Aerial view of Halifax - CBC06059
The roundabout on the top right is Bull Green, and People's Park towards bottom left. Ref 415430
Brunswick House, Rhodes Street, Halifax c.1970 - CBC06058
Ref 086251 Brunswick House was originally built as a church but was converted for industrial use when that closed in the 1930s. It has since been demolished and the area used for social housing.
Lloyds Bank, Halifax - CBC06057
This building was originally built in 1895 for the Halifax and Huddersfield Union Banking Company Ltd (aka The Union Bank). After merging with the Halifax Joint Stock Bank in 1910 it was amalgamated with Lloyds in 1919.
Lloyds Bank, Halifax - CBC06056
This building was originally built in 1895 for the Halifax and Huddersfield Union Banking Company Ltd (aka The Union Bank). After merging with the Halifax Joint Stock Bank in 1910 it was amalgamated with Lloyds in 1919.
Lloyds Bank, Halifax, probably 1970s - CBC06055
This building was originally built in 1895 for the Halifax and Huddersfield Union Banking Company Ltd (aka The Union Bank). After merging with the Halifax Joint Stock Bank in 1910 it was amalgamated with Lloyds in 1919.
Todmorden Market - CBC06054
Todmorden has had a market since 1802.
Aerial view of Sowerby Bridge - CBC06053
The diagonal road is Hollins Mill Lane, the road across the bottom is Hollins Lane, the area bottom right is known as Hill Top.
The open area in the centre bellow the river is the site of Hollins Mill.
The area above the river on the left is…
The open area in the centre bellow the river is the site of Hollins Mill.
The area above the river on the left is…
Aerial view of Sowerby Bridge, c1978 - CBC06052
Starting in the top right corner we have the industial premises at the end of Walton Street and Sowerby Bridge Cricket Ground. The dark diagonal line is the River Calder flowing R to L. The thinner dark line is the Rochdale Canal, between the 2 is…
Aerial photo of Hebden Bridge - CBC06051
Stubbings School is just above the centre of this photo, and top right is the Birchcliffe Centre. Ref 419158
Bankfield Museum, Boothtown, Halifax,c 1977 - CBC06049
Bankfield was previously the home of noted industrialist Edward Akroyd.
Bankfield Museum, Boothtown, Halifax, c1977 - CBC06048
Once the home of Edward Akroyd (owner of the mill at Dean Clough and also MP for Halifax for 10 years) this building was later a library and is now a museum.
Royal Visit Feb 1987 - CBC06038
HRH Prince Charles visits Sowerby Bridge Feb 1987. To his left is Cllr. Geoffrey Fielden.
Sir Francis Crossley's Alms-house, Halifax. - CBC06036
Joseph Crossley's Almshouses were built in 1863. The dwellings at Arden Road were originally designed for retired Crossley employees, and, on appointment, residents were given a table, a chair, a bed, a Bible, and a small pension from Crossley funds.…
Junction of Rochdale Road and Burnley Road, King Cross, Halifax c 1979 - CBC06035
Amongst the advertising hoardings are posters for both the Labour and Conservative parties which suggests that this is around the time of the general election held in May 1979.
Well Lane, Halifax October 1981 - CBC06034
E.A.A. Stone Dam Mills is now a furniture store. The other buildings have since been demolished.
Woodhall Nicholson, Eagle Works Well Lane were nationally famous as builders of Hearse's. During the 60's and 70's if a hearse featured on a tv…
Woodhall Nicholson, Eagle Works Well Lane were nationally famous as builders of Hearse's. During the 60's and 70's if a hearse featured on a tv…
Well Lane, Halifax 1981 - CBC06033
Stone Dam Mill is now used (2015) as a furniture shop.
