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Bottom left Calder Mill destroyed by fire 1964. Above the mill housing on both sides of Bridge Lanes. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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Looking west up the valley to the chimney of Calderside Mill next to Whiteley Arches. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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Horsehold Road centre left, to its right the chimney of Calder Mill and to the right of that Melbourne Street Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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Bottom left St James Parish Church and to its right Mytholm Hall, demolished 1969. Centre foreground Adelaide Street and above it the chimney and Calder Mill, the mill was destroyed by fire in 1964. To the right of the mill the western portal of…

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Bottom centre the Stubbing Wharf Hotel looking up the canal towards the town. In the centre Calder Mill with its large chimney and to the right of that the western portal of Weasel Hall Tunnel. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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Bottom centre the Stubbing Wharf Hotel looking up the canal towards the town. In the centre Calder Mill with its large chimney and to the right of that the western portal of Weasel Hall Tunnel. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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Looking North East. Bottom centre Stubbing Holme with Calder Mill, destroyed by fire 1964. To the centre right of the photo the arches of Stubbings School and on the top hillside Old Town Mill. Demolition of Bridge Lanes and High Street houses is…

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Bottom centre Adelaide Street and above that housing on Stubbing Holme with Calder Mill and its tall chimney. Most of the mill but not the chimney was destroyed by fire in 1964. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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Buildings on the north side of Bridge Lanes and High Street ready for demolition in 1964. In the foreground Calder Mill destroyed by fire in November 1964. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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Beyond the shops on the left is part of Melbourne Mill, now site of the Co-op,
beyond that the Salem Methodist Chapel and beyonf that the large Brecks Mill with the tall chimney of Calder Mill behind it. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History…

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The Rochdale Canal is lined with mills including Calder Mill with its tall chimney on the left. The chimney remains but the storeyed mill was destroyed by fire in 1964. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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The chimney of Calder Mill can be seen prominently on the left. Part of the Hebden Bridge Local History Society Archive

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This Hebden Bridge sewing shop has been decorated to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, June 1953.

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Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall churches can be seen here, also Eaves Mill, Mytholm Hall and Hell Hole rocks

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Probably early 20th century picture, before the mill was converted for dancing and refreshments. Later photos have windows let into the roof, possibly to light the dance hall.

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The gaily striped pavilion, a little downstream from Gibson Mill, was a popular venue for visitors to the Crags. Today the building remains but near derelict and the stepping stones have been dislodged by successive floods and not repaired.

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Looking down the Drive to Gibson Mill, the refreshments kiosk is in the centre behind the trees. Postcard

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Heavy snow had prevented provisions being delivered to Blackshaw Head, so this team is delivering 'relief' supplies to Blackshaw Head Co-op. They have come up Ragley and have just passed Hudson Mill on the way to the Devil's Elbow.

Hebden Bridge…

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Gibson Mill began its life around 1803 as a water-powered spinning mill. Less than a hundred years later, it was called Lord Holme Mill, part of a major tourist attraction. It was eventually left to the National Trust by Abraham Gibson of Greenwood…

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The town has changed a good deal since this photo was taken. Several of the mills have gone, along with the Bridge Lane houses, running from bottom left to right. Looking at the Birchcliffe area, centre right, a good many more house have been built.…

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Gibson Mill began its life around 1803 as a water-powered spinning mill. Less than a hundred years later, it was called Lord Holme Mill, and part of a major tourist attraction. It was eventually left to and restored by the National Trust by Abraham…
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