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Coronation Medal - EIL00190
Reverse of 186
Crew and visitors on train (Baldersdale) en route from Dawson City - EIL00119
On 5th September 1905, this engine was involved in a tragic accident at Walshaw Dean where the stoker, James Taylor was scalded by steam from the boiler and later died. The engine, driven by John Leech had left the rails and fallen on its side whilst…
Crimsworth Dean - EIL00130
Looking down over Midgehole. This Post Card from the "Lion" Series has been hand coloured (no colour film at the time). The postage required is 1/2d or 1d if foreign.
Crimsworth Valley and the Lodge - EIL00129
A more recent photo of Crimsworth Dene which someone has probably used to attach to a small calendar. This was quite a common thing to do in the 1950's and 1960's especially for amateur photographers. The lodge at Midgehole can be seen bottom right.
Dawson City, Heptonstall - EIL00121
Named after the town of Dawson City in The Yukon in Canada which experienced the Klondike Gold Rush towards the end of the 19th century, this place, above Whitehill Nook, Heptonstall, was well established by the time of the 1901 census.
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Family Group - EIL00157
On the left is John Harwood, 6th from left is Mrs Vera Ingham and 9th from left Mr Stanley Ingham.
Family Group - EIL00607
Gt Grandma & Gt Grandad Longbottom with Aunt Sarah Ann & Aunt Anna Marie
Fisherman's Hut, Hardcastle Crags - EIL00103
This was once a well known spot in the Crags. Postcard.
Four men on at gate at Greenwood Lee Farm - EIL00646
Taken from the yard of New Greenwood Lee Farm, Widdop Road, Heptonstall. Second from the right is David Fletcher.
From around the world? - EIL00166
Kathy Townsend identified- Back two left to right ... Jennifer Bowe, Christine Judson.
Front left to right Aurelie Windle Susan Riley? unknown Sonia Berry
Front left to right Aurelie Windle Susan Riley? unknown Sonia Berry
Fundraising in Weaver's Square, Heptonstall - EIL00162
Ladies of Heptonstall Methodist Chapel at a village fete in Weavers Square, at a stall with a nautical theme. L to R: Vera Ingham, Marian Greenwood, Eileen Longbottom, Margaret Harwood, Dorothy Smith, Emma Longbottom.
Gala Queen and her retinue, c1955 - EIL00165
Heptonstall man Nevile Metcalf is driving, he was a driver for the Co-op.
Gibson Mill in winter - EIL00143
Hardcastle Crags
Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags - EIL00132
Probably early 20th century picture, before the mill was converted for dancing and refreshments. Later photos have windows let into the roof, possibly to light the dance hall.
Hannah and Thomas Smith - EIL00374
On the left is Hannah Maria Smith nee Sutcliffe 1869~1940, second left is her husband Thomas Smith 1866~1926 of Heptonstall. Thomas was great grandfather to Graham Smith.
Hawden Hall. - EIL00107
Author and adventurer William Holt set up a holiday camp, Hawden Hall Holiday Camp and Tea Gardens, in the early 1920's. He ran it for a year before selling out to an ex-soldier.
Hawden Hall is sometimes described as Hebden Hey in the early…
Hawden Hall is sometimes described as Hebden Hey in the early…