The sculpture, by Mike Williams, is of a “fustian knife”, which also serves as a giant sundial gnomon (shadow caster). Fustian knives were used in the manufacture of corduroy, a fabric for which Hebden Bridge was known throughout the world.
Looking across St George's Square to the Shoulder of Mutton on Bridge Gate. The structure on top of the building on the left of centre was a water tank but is now gone.
The car park in the foreground is on the site of the former White horse Inn. Looking across St George's Square the top of the tall building was a water tank.
Looking across St George's Square to the Shoulder of Mutton on Bridge Gate. The structure on top of the building on the left of centre was a water tank but is now gone.
The car park in the foreground is on the site of the former White horse Inn. Looking across St George'd Square the top of the tall building was a water tank.
c1970. The top of the tower like building centre left contained a water tank for the sprinkle system for the Co-op building just out of view on the left.