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The Metcalfe Family - EIL00566
Lily and George with their daughters Elsie and Ethel. Possibly taken at Hebble Hole in the Golden Valley.
The Octagonal Methodist Church, Heptonstall - EIL00138
The chapel was built in 1764 by a Methodist Society which had grown steadily since John Wesley’s first visit in 1747. At first it was a perfect octagon, but in 1802 the sides were extended and the gallery reconstructed to increase the capacity. The…
The Old White Lion Hotel, Hebden Bridge - EIL00111
Similar photos exist for the same time. This would be a starting point for people visiting Hardcastle Crags. The rear of the picture has the words "Dad & Samson & Twinney" probably indicates one of the drivers and two of the horses. Notice the sets…
The Smith Family, Heptonstall, 1916 - EIL00617
L to R: Mary Smith, Thomas Smith, George Smith, Hanna Mariah Smith nee Sutcliffe, and James Sutcliffe Smith. They were living at Chapel House, Northgate, Heptonstall in 1916. Information from George Smith's grandson Graham.
The Townsend Family - EIL00616
Sam, Gracie, nee Hartley, and their daughter Ethel who sadly died of typhoid when only 16 years old. They are all buried in Heptonstall Methodist Churchyard.
The Wedding of Harry and Elsie, nee Metcalfe, Dodd - EIL00344
Harry and Elsie were married at Heptonstall Methodist Chapel 20th January 1940
Train with cargo. - EIL00123
This train appears to be at a passing point on the track. The fields in the background might be useful in determining the location. The two men working the engine are possibly also represented in photo 21PC, although the engine doesn't appear to be…
Train with three of the crew. - EIL00124
The steep hillside behind this engine might help determine where it is, but it is believed to be an engine used in the building of the Walshaw Dean Reservoirs. The hut behind the engine might indicate a stopping point of some sort.
Walshaw Dean Lodge. - EIL00127
Originally termed a cottage, the size and elegance of this water keeper's house became a bit controversial during the latter stages of construction of the reservoirs. The foundation stone for the building was laid in May 1903. The large room on the…
Walshaw Middle Dam - EIL00117
This Post Card is printed by C Westerman of Hebden Bridge. The reservoir bank in the middle ground is the middle bank at Walshaw Dean Reservoirs. Walshaw Dean Lodge can be seen to the left of the picture partly hidden by smoke from the engine which…
War Service Badge - EIL00196
This badge was worn by non-military personnel who were employed in work essential for the war effort, to prevent harassment from members of the public who might otherwise have accused them of cowardice for not enlisting.
Wedding of Derrick Chatburn and Beryl Pickles- EIL00533
The wedding took place at St. Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd on 7th October, 1959.
Left to right: unknown, unknown, Mr Thomas Pickles, father of the bride, Mr Derrick Chatburn, Mrs Dorothy Pickles (nee Robertshaw), mother of the bride, Mrs Beryl…
Left to right: unknown, unknown, Mr Thomas Pickles, father of the bride, Mr Derrick Chatburn, Mrs Dorothy Pickles (nee Robertshaw), mother of the bride, Mrs Beryl…
WWI Postcard - EIL00205
Reverse of EIL00203
WWI Postcard - EIL00206
Reverse of EIL00204
WWI Postcard - EIL00210
Reverse of EIL00207
