For many years Oldfield Watson, Builders, were based here next to the Rochdale Canal. When this site was redeveloped the firm re-located to Mytholmroyd.
The old canal arm had been filled with a garage on the site. In 1984 the garage was demolished and the old arm excavated out to form a marina and dry dock off the canal. .
1993, and there has been a disastrous fire at Edmondsons on Valley Road. Fortunately the Fire Brigade were able to prevent the fire spreading to Shepherds Garage next door.
The building on the right of the picture is Bridge Mill and behind it can…
Due to the increase in the weight of traffic many bridges had to be strengthened around this time. Hebden Bridge Council Offices are in the background.