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Leyland Bus - TAS00218
Mr B. Pickles in 1947. This Todmorden bus No. 9 was first registered in 1947.
Leyland Demonstrator Bus - TAS00147
This bus was shown to various bus authorities, in this case Todmorden Corporation. This type was known as a Piano Fronted model.
Leyland Demonstrator Bus - TAS00151
A Leyland demonstrator working on the Burnley Road route, passing under the old Hungry Wood Arch, Cornholme. Even though this bus had a full roof the staircase was still open. The terrace behind is Jobling Terrace.
Lower Halifax - CBC06187
The junction of Lower Kirkgate and Berry Lane, Halifax. Mackintosh's factory is in the background, the chimney is still there. The coal shoots were just off the picture to the right.
Mills & Allotments - TAS00206
The big red brick building is the bus garage, on the left is the Shannon and Chesapeake Inn, and on the right is the destructor building which contained an incinerator. The gas works is just off picture to the right.
New Road and West End, Hebden Bridge 1951. - HLS00318
Hebden Royd U.D. Leeds-Halifax-Preston Trunk Road A646, Caldene Bridge-Bridge Gate Reconstruction Scheme. Improvement at Memorial Gardens, Hebden Bridge. 1951/52 Estimates.
New Road, Hebden Bridge - ALC05857
A wonderfully evocative picture of a time when road works only needed a Keep Right sign. Hope Baptist Church is on the left and the Picture House to the right. The bridge over the road between the two parts of Crossley Mill can be seen.
New Road, Hebden Bridge 1951/52. - HLS00316
Hebden Royd U.D. Leeds-Halifax-Preston Trunk Road A646, Caldene Bridge-Bridge Gate Reconstruction Scheme. Improvement at Memorial Gardens, Hebden Bridge. 1951/52 Estimates. The bridge across New Road connected the two parts of Crossley Mill.
New Road, Hebden Bridge c1948 - ALC00491
The bus destination board shows the intermediate points on the route from Leeds: Dudley Hill, Halifax, Hebden Bridge.
New Road, Hebden Bridge, 1950 - HBC00848
On the left is Hope Baptist Church and on right is the number 15 bus from Leeds to Burnley, its destination indicator shows the principal intermediate points on the route - Dudley Hill, Halifax, Hebden Bridge. The winding handle for the destination…
North Bridge area of Halifax, 1980. - CBC06018
Clearly visible is the Dean Clough Mill (where the words Crossley Kosset are visible). The bus appears to be a 681, a service to Bradford that still runs today (2017).
North Street, Todmorden - MCH00181
On the right hand edge of the photo is Todmorden Town Hall. The viaduct takes the former Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway through the centre of Todmorden as the railway line approaches Todmorden station.
North Street, Todmorden - TAL00267
From R A Priestley, AN 70083543
On the Road to Sowerby - JSB00130
HEPZIBAH Baptist Church now known as Steep Lane Chapel, Sowerby, c1965.
The first chapel on this site was built in 1751 as an Independent Church, but in 1779 it was affiliated to the Baptist movement. A new chapel was built in 1820 and was known…
The first chapel on this site was built in 1751 as an Independent Church, but in 1779 it was affiliated to the Baptist movement. A new chapel was built in 1820 and was known…
Open Top Bus, Todmorden - ALC00603
Outside the White Lion & Greyhound, Shade.
An early open top bus with external stairs at the rear to the upper deck and solid rubber tyres. Open top buses were not popular in winter and started to be replaced by covered top deck models from the…
An early open top bus with external stairs at the rear to the upper deck and solid rubber tyres. Open top buses were not popular in winter and started to be replaced by covered top deck models from the…
Open Topped Bus - TAS00199
Todmorden No.4 bus first registered in 1907.
Open Topped Bus - TAS00227
It must of been cold travelling atop this bus judging by the amount of snow around.
Open Topped Bus outside Todmorden town Hall - TAS00193
Todmorden No.23 bus first registered in 1924
Pismire Hill, Mytholmroyd, 1961 - HBC00799
With the Royal Oak on one side of the road and the White Lion on the other, drinkers had a choice!
Pismire Hill is said to have got its name from the smell of the soiled straw from the stables of the Royal Oak Hotel.
Pismire Hill is said to have got its name from the smell of the soiled straw from the stables of the Royal Oak Hotel.
Portsmouth Bus - TAS00103
Bus No 2 takes a photo call on a very muddy road leading to Portsmouth. The Trade plate letters depict 'B' for Lancashire and 'P' for the manufacturer, Pilkingtons.
