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Widening Navigation Bridge, Midgley Road, Mytholmroyd, 1969 - HBC00956
Arthur Robertshaw, Stonemason at Oldfield Watson, Hebden Bridge.
Paul Watson recalls: I was working with Arthur when this photo was taken, he was putting the finishing touches to the parapet wall of the newly widened bridge. Arthur was probably…
Paul Watson recalls: I was working with Arthur when this photo was taken, he was putting the finishing touches to the parapet wall of the newly widened bridge. Arthur was probably…
Canal Bridge, Pismire Hill, Mytholmroyd, 1963 - HBC00937
Showing the strengthening work that has been carried out on the bridge.
Hoo Hole, Mytholmroyd - HBC00929
Judging by the writing on the van outside the mill, Ascot Cages, this was probably when Thornbers used this site for production of battery cages.
Caldene Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Floods 1954 - HBC00910
Are these people just watching the spectacle or are they stranded waiting for the water to recede? The buildings with roof vents are part of Thornber's hatchery.
River Calder, Mytholmroyd, 1960 - HBC00907
On the left is the rear of Bridge End cottages, and in the centre is St Michael's Church Hall. The Church Hall was the Sunday School.
River Calder & Caldene Bridge, Mytholmroyd, 1962 - HBC00906
When constructed in about 1908 this was the first pre-cast concrete bridge in the country.
River Calder & Caldene Bridge, Mytholmroyd, 1962 - HBC00905
When constructed in about 1908 this was the first pre-cast concrete bridge in the country.
River Calder & Caldene Bridge, Mytholmroyd, 1961 - HBC00904
This was the first precast concrete bridge in the country. The parapet is also precast.
Floods in Mytholmroyd, 1946 - HBC00901
Probably taken from the top of the tower of St Michaels'. It looks as if the policeman is suggesting to the car driver on the bridge that it may not be a good idea to continue!
County Bridge, Mytholmroyd. 1963 - HBC00900
Through the left hand arch of the bridge the Elphin Brook joins the River Calder. The building on the very left of the picture was the Mytholmroyd Co-op.