The half timer's certificate issued to John Barnes on the day of his twelfth birthday.
Children were an important part of the labour force. For employers they were cheaper to employ than adults. Operatives also favoured children working as it…
'Little piecers' in the mule room at Mons Mill, c.1910. Walter Stott, seated on the right in the middle row, went to work as a half timer at the age of 12.
Children were an important part of the labour force. For employers they were cheaper to…
Mule Spinners at Pioneer Mill, Walsden c1912 - The mill was built by the Pioneer Mill Company which had been formed to celebrate the jubilee of the Walsden Co-operative Society. The corner stone of the new mill (actually named 'Jubilee' Mill) was…
A part of Waterside Mill (top left) was handed over to the town to provide technical education in local trades and industries. This building was superseded by Calder College in 1955
This part of Waterside Mill was handed over to the town to provide technical education in local trades and industries This building was superseded by Calder College in 1955.
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.