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Heptonstall Parish Church, pre 1964 - HLS00254
It was decided to open a subscription list for a new church following extensive storm damage to the old church in 1847. The foundation stone for the new church was laid on 15th May, 1850; the completed church being consecrated on 26th October, 1854,…
Wesleyan Church Parade, Heptonstall - HLS00251
Date unknown but pre-First World War..
Heptonstall Old Church, the Piscina - HLS00248
A piscina is a shallow basin placed near the altar of a church, used for washing the communion vessels. PH12 HBS07
Fallen Pinnacle, Heptonstall - HLS00247
On 5th April, 1875, the southwest pinnacle of the church was struck by lightening, and fell, causing considerable damage to the roof and nearby tombstones. The damage was repaired at a cost of £200, which was raised by public subscription. The pieces…
Heptonstall Churches - HLS00244
St Thomas the Apostle seen through an arch of St Thomas a Becket.
St Thomas a Becket Old Church, Heptonstall - HLS00239
An early print showing the church before it was damaged by a gale in 1847 resulting in the building of a new church shortly after.
The Old Grammar School, Heptonstall - HLS00238
In 1626 Charles Greenwood, Rector of Thornhill Church, purchased the sub-manor of Heptonstall from Sir Arthur Ingram for £500. He founded Heptonstall Grammar School in 1642 to be maintained by rents from property in Colden (still known as School…
Mytholm, Hebden Bridge - HLS00237
Date unknown but probably pre-First World War. In the centre is St James Parish Church, below it is Mytholm Hall, and above them the two Eaves Mills which were demolished after the First World War. Bottom right Stubbing Holme Dyeworks, above it…
Hebden Bridge Parish Church - HLS00234
Dedicated to St James the Great
Hebden Bridge Parish Church - HLS00233
Dedicated to St James the Great
Heptonstall Old Church - HLS00194
The chancel and nave of the 'new' church can be seen above on the left.
