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A Pack-horse Train - MOT00124
A painting by Alfred Bayes, the Lumbutts-born artist, depicts a packhorse train travelling along the moorland causey stones, which still exist in many places today. The horses, led by a drover, were disciplined to follow the sound of bells fastened…
A view of Naze Road from Watty Lane, off Bacup Road - MOT00125
This is a good example of an upland route taken by packhorses in the years prior to the construction of the turnpike roads and canal.
A view of Ratcher and Hough Stones, above Hallbottom - MOT00115
Three hundred years ago, most of the population would be found in the farms and cottages on the upland "shelf", in areas such as Shore, Mankinholes and Bottomley. Families were self-sufficient, growing and producing most of their own food and…
Advert for William Simpson, Shirt Manufacturer, Hallroyd - MOT00403
In his book 'I Haven't Unpacked' Billy Holt describes 'Old Sinbad', as he was known locally, who first took him on as a half-timer: "The proprietor was a short, stout, fussy old man with a round, untrimmed grey beard and a pair of steel-rimmed…
After Work - MOT00382
Members of the Shore Working Mens Club, Cornholme, which was opened in January 1908.
After Work : Waiting to join Band of Hope procession - MOT00384
Children of Roomfield Baptist Sunday School waiting to join the annual Band of Hope procession, at Anchor Street, Halifax Road.
In the late 19th Century every Chapel and Sunday School had its library, Mutual Improvement Society, Debating Society,…
In the late 19th Century every Chapel and Sunday School had its library, Mutual Improvement Society, Debating Society,…
After Work : Roomfield Baptist Chapel - MOT00383
A typical Sunday Service at Roomfield Baptist Chapel in the early 1900s.
In the late 19th Century every Chapel and Sunday School had its library, Mutual Improvement Society, Debating Society, lectures and Musical Events. All social events and…
In the late 19th Century every Chapel and Sunday School had its library, Mutual Improvement Society, Debating Society, lectures and Musical Events. All social events and…
After Work : Spinners Rest - MOT00380
The Spinner's Rest was a pub on Knowlwood Road
After Work : Todmorden Glee and Madrigal Society - MOT00381
Todmorden Glee and Madrigal Society, in the grounds of Waterside House, 12 August 1923. The conductor, holding the shield, is John Crowther and sitting on his right is the president, John Barker.
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00192
David Colclough spraying drawer fronts
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00192
David Colclough spraying drawer fronts
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00193
Graham Pickles, machinist.
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00193
Graham Pickles, machinist.
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00194
Cyril Platt, a former employee at Alan Cooper's, visiting friends, May 1993.
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00194
Cyril Platt, a former employee at Alan Cooper's, visiting friends, May 1993.
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00195
Workers operating the cleating machine, May 1993.
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00195
Workers operating the cleating machine, May 1993.
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00196
Peter Lord and Alan Whitaker in the fitting shop.
Alan Cooper Office Furniture Systems, Frostholme Mill - MOT00196
Peter Lord and Alan Whitaker in the fitting shop.
Albion Mill - MOT00177
The Lancashire boiler at Albion Mill, showing the coal hoppers.
Albion Mill - MOT00178
The beam engine which once powered Albion Mill, Halifax Road, formerly owned by John Dawson & Sons Ltd.
Astin & Barkers, Salford - MOT00292
Several Todmorden firms produced or maintained the machinery used in the cotton factories. Lord Bros. produced textile machinery, often building looms to their own specification. Jeremiah Jackson was also in the machine trade as textile engineers,…