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A rare internal shot of Gibson Mill Restaurant in its hey day as a recreational venue. Probably early 1900s.

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View over Mytholm showing Mytholm Hall, and the King Street cottages that were prone to flooding. Right hand end of two storey house opposite was a Co-op. Bungalow in centre bottom was originally a Dawson City hut that was stone clad.
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Formerly occupied by Broadbent Machine Tools. This mill reminded Donald of Ted Hughes' poem 'Under the world's Rim'.

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Formerly occupied by Broadbent Machine Tools. This mill reminded Donald of Ted Hughes' poem 'Under the world's Rim'.

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Built around 1800 by Abraham Gibson, this was one of the earliest mills in the area and was water powered producing cotton cloth, until it ceased production in 1890.

In the early part of the 20th century it was an entertainment centre for local…

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The track from Widdop Road to Gibson Mill

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The chimney left of centre is all that remains of Land Mill.

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The Hole in the Wall is on the left, Council Offices centre, and the chimney of Bridge Mill to the right.

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In the centre, below the Board School, i.e. Council School, is Church Bank Mill with its very tall chimney. At the bottom of the picture is the church of St John the Baptist. The postcard has an intriguing title.

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Featured in Remains of Elmet, which contained poems by Ted Hughes.

An excellent view of Foster Mill
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