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The Alice Longstaff Gallery Logo - ALC00100
The Alice Longstaff Gallery logo. The idea for the collection’s logo came from a painting by Mr Donald Crossley that he presented to Alice in September 1991 to celebrate her 70 years in business. A few weeks later Alice had a heart attack and died…
Market Street, Hebden Bridge c1905 - ALC00104
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West End, Hebden Bridge - ALC00105
Probably early 1920s. The photo was taken at the junction of Bridge Gate, Holme Street and New Road. Many years later these premises became the Tourist Information Centre.
Market Street, HebdenBridge - ALC00106
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.
The Post Office in Hebden Bridge occupied many…
The Post Office in Hebden Bridge occupied many…
Hawden Hall Tea Rooms, Hardcastle Crags, c1910 - ALC00107
After the war Billy Holt opened a holiday camp in Hardcastle Crags using army surplus tents.
Lee Mill, Hebden Bridge - ALC00108
Lee Mill, a cotton mill in the Hebden Valley and Dog Bottom, c1910. Seen here looking up towards hardcastle Crags. The mill was demolished in the 1960s by which time it was disused,
Greaves and Chamber's shops Hebden Bridge - ALC00109
Greaves shop c1855, at the corner of Bridge Gate and New Road, now demolished. Chamber’s shop on the right later became Thomas Blackburn, Ironmongers.
Greaves Draper and Hosier later became Zacharias Spencer Florist. Spencer’s later moved to the…
Greaves Draper and Hosier later became Zacharias Spencer Florist. Spencer’s later moved to the…
Hebden Bridge, general view - ALC00110
Hebden Bridge from above Fairfield. The building bottom right was for many years an aberttoir. Behind it can be seen goods wagons in the station sidings. The Grammar School on Home Street can be seen so the photo is after 1908.
St John's Ambulance prize winners - ALC00116
Photo dated between 1935 and 1937, on the right is Mary Atack. The trophy wasc actually renamed the Lawson Trophy.
Painting of Jumble Hole Road - ALC00126
This is part of a painting looking from a field at Mulcture Hall towards Callis and Horsehold. The original is at Banksfield Museum, Halifax.
Cross Lanes Chapel, Hebden Bridge 1940 - ALC00127
The Cross Lanes Society was formed from two Methodist groups from Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall. They decided to join together and build a new chapel at a half way site. The land cost £289 4s 0d in 1838?. Plans by Mr John Nicholson were accepted. …
The End of the Tram Line, Hebden Bridge - ALC00129
The tram terminus on New Road, near the junction with Holme Street, left, and Bridge Gate, right looking towards West End. The white sign on the right-hand building points to C Westerman, Photographer, on West End and the signs on the left-hand…
Bankfoot, Hebden Bridge, c1921 - ALC00130
Bankfoot Garage, with a single petrol pump, looking up towards buildings on Heptonstall Road. The left-hand drive car by the garage has a post-1921 Leeds registration number.
Coronation Arch June 1911 - ALC00131
"God save the King. Wake up England. God save the Queen our Mary". June 1911, illuminated by gas on this side and electricity on the far side, spans New Road at its junction with Holme Street and Bridge Gate. you can see the edge of Mr Crossley…
Coronation Arch June 1911 - ALC00132
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Coronation Arch June 1911 - ALC00133
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Coronation Arch June 1911 - ALC00134
Formerly 015al4. Looking east
Coronation Arch June 1911 - ALC00135
Formerly 015alb, looking west
Coronation Arch June 1911 - ALC00136
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Coronation Arch June 1911 - ALC00137
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Coronation Arch June 1911 - ALC00138
The arch which was illuminated by gas on this side and electricity on the far side, spanned New Road at its junction with Holme Street and Bridge Gate. The edge of Mr Crossley Westerman's advertisement can be seen on the right. This photo must have…
Hebden Bridge from Fairfield - ALC00140
The Catholic Church at Fairfield. St. Thomas of Canterbury was opened on 31st October 1896. The converted premises in Union Street became too small so land was purchased at Fairfield. Members of the congregation helped with its construction as there…
Bridge at Fallingroyd, Hebden Bridge - ALC00141
This was the original bridge on A646 between Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd. Note the sign 'Death Trap' because of the sharp right-angled bend. The bridge was rebuilt and further rebuilt when the canal was opened up. To the left of this photograph…
Rochdale Canal at Fallingroyd - ALC00142
Bridge over the Rochdale Canal at Fallingroyd near Hebden Bridge. The canal has become derelict and this bridge was replaced when the dangerous bend was straightened.