Hudson Mill cottages were six back-to-back cottages actually built over the river. This lower level of the cottages may have been a communal wash house, note the fireplace at the far end.
Baitings and Ryburn reservoirs were built for Wakefield Corporation. Baitings was opened on 14 November 1956 after eight years work and a cost of £1.4 million. It covers 64 acres with a volume of 775 million gallons, reaching a depth of 155 feet (47…
Baitings and Ryburn reservoirs were built between 1948 and 1956 for Wakefield Corporation. Baitings was opened on 14 November 1956 after eight years work and a cost of £1.4 million. It covers 64 acres with a volume of 775 million gallons, reaching a…
During a period of very warm weather the heamaster told the school that one day they could come to school with their swimming costumes. Doris' mum told her that was all very well, but she would have to keep her vest on underneath!