Hebden Royd U.D. Leeds-Halifax-Preston Trunk Road A646, Caldene Bridge-Bridge Gate Reconstruction Scheme. Bend at Junction with Commercial Street, during reconstruction. Photo taken 18/3/1953. Their Ref: 28/1(8)
Hebden Royd U.D. Leeds-Halifax-Preston Trunk Road A646, Caldene Bridge-Bridge Gate Reconstruction Scheme. Bend at Junction with Commercial Street, during reconstruction. Photo taken 18/3/1953. Their Ref: 28/1(7).
The mill became notorious for asbestos related diseases amongst its workforce many of whom died from their illnesses. The mill closed and was demolished in 1979.
Looking across to buildings on Valley Road which have now been replaced with a block of offices and shops. The single storey building in the centre was a nursery opened as a wartime measure but closed in 1955 due to a fall in numbers. Part of the…
Beyond the shops on the left is part of Melbourne Mill, now site of the Co-op,
beyond that the Salem Methodist Chapel and beyonf that the large Brecks Mill with the tall chimney of Calder Mill behind it. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History…
Hebden Royd U.D. Leeds-Halifax-Preston Trunk Road A646, Caldene Bridge-Bridge Gate Reconstruction Scheme. Mayroyd Hall entrance before reconstruction. Photo dated 28/4/52. Barely discernible far right are the former Gas Works at Crow Nest.
Hebden Royd U.D. Leeds-Halifax-Preston Trunk Road A646, Caldene Bridge-Bridge Gate Reconstruction Scheme. Mayroyd Hall entrance after reconstruction, looking towards Mytholmroyd On the right are the former Gas Works at Crow Nest.