On 21 June 1912, the Manchester to Leeds express literally 'burst the rails asunder' on the already notorious Charlestown Curve between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden killing four people.'
HBLSS Jubilee Booklet 1905-1955. At the 42nd AGM held on the 4th Sept 1947 a lasting memorial to Mr Gibson was proposed, and it was suggested placing a bird bath in the gardens at New Road at an approximate cost of £60.
From left to right across the picture, Calder Holmes Park, Riverside School, Blackpit Aqueduct, Melbourne Mill, and the former Neptune Inn. From a Geoff Boswell calendar, 2004. PH84.