The derelict lock on the Rochdale Canal prior to its restoration. Authorised by an Act of Parliament in 1794 as a broad canal, the Rochdale was constructed by William Jessop and completed in 1804. This picture shows one of the 92 locks on its 32…
Hebden Bridge looking over to the Birchcliffe hillside. Lower centre are the huge retaining walls supporting Keighley Road and Birchcliffe Road which were cut into the hillside early 19th century when the turnpike from Hebden Bridge to Lees was…
Blackpit Lock on the Rochdale Canal at Hebden Bridge prior to its restoration. Immediately beyond the lock the canal is carried on an aqueduct over the River Calder.
Looking up the Calder Valley from Hell Hole Rocks above Mytholm. The factory centre left has been demolished and towards the top are Whiteley Arches carrying the railway over the road, canal and river.