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Charles Chambers - RCF00123
CHAMBERS - On January 30th, 1974, in hospital, Charles, aged 94 years, of 4, Knowl Top, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge. Dearly loved husband of the late Annie Chambers.
A loving father and a much loved uncle. Service at Albert Street Chapel of Rest,…
A loving father and a much loved uncle. Service at Albert Street Chapel of Rest,…
Charlestown - ALC00424
"This photo was taken from the South hillside with Woodland view in the foreground. Beyond the railway line Knott Hall is on the left, Old Charlestown and Stoney Lane are in the centre with Turret Royd just above. Turret Hall (Wood farm) can be seen…
Charlestown - Whiteley Arches - ALC00467
Whiteley Arches prior to the replacement of the Bow String Bridge in 1939.
Charlestown - Whiteley Arches c.1890. - RDA00140
Behind the viaduct is Calderside Mill built in the 1820s by John Whiteley, after whom the viaduct came to be named. Reputedly it had the tallest chimney in the valley.
The bridge over the canal was a very early skew bridge and also one of the very…
The bridge over the canal was a very early skew bridge and also one of the very…
Charlestown Curve Accident 1912. - ALC00463
21 June 1912. 'The Manchester to Leeds express literally burst the rails asunder' on the already notorious Charlestown Curve between Todmorden and Hebden Bridge killing four passengers and injuring many more. Seen here the wrecked carriages, the…
Charlestown Curve Accident 1912. - RDA00106
21 June 1912. 'The Manchester to Leeds express literally burst the rails asunder' on the already notorious Charlestown Curve between Todmorden and Hebden Bridge killing four passengers and injuring many more. Seen here the derailed Aspinall 2-4-2T…
Charlestown Curve Rail Disaster - HLS01084
On 21 June 1912, the Manchester to Leeds express literally 'burst the rails asunder' on the already notorious Charlestown Curve between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden killing four people.'
Charlestown Curve Rail Disaster 1912 - HCC00258
21 June 1912. 'The Manchester to Leeds express literally burst the rails asunder' on the already notorious Charlestown Curve between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden killing four people. Picture donated by Charlie Greenwood.
Charlestown General View. - ALC00461
Re-aligned tracks and line of the notorious Charlestown Curve to its left. The curve was built as a temporary detour in 1840 and remained for over 80 years and was the cause of several derailments including a serious accident in 1912 killing four…
Charlestown Rail Crash. - HLS01086
June 1914.
Charlestown Rail Crash. - HLS01087
June 1912.
Charlestown Rail Disaster - ALC00616
21 June 1912. 'The Manchester to Leeds express literally burst the rails asunder' on the already notorious Charlestown Curve between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden killing four people. Postcard.
Charlestown Rail Disaster - ALC00617
Clearing the wreckage following the rail disaster on 21 June 1912 on the notorious Charlestown Curve between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden in which four people died. For further information: http://www.hebdenbridgehistory.org.uk/charlestown/events.html
Charlestown Rail Disaster, 1912 - MCH00167
On the 21st of June the 2.45 from Rochdale and Liverpool approached the infamous Charlestown curve at about 40 miles per hour and left the line, killing four passengers.
Although off the rails, the train was carried for a further 100 yards "tearing…
Although off the rails, the train was carried for a further 100 yards "tearing…
Charlestown Railway Accident 1912 - ALC00462
21 June 1912. 'The Manchester to Leeds express literally burst the rails asunder' on the already notorious Charlestown Curve between Todmorden and Hebden Bridge killing four passengers and injuring many more. Seen here the derailed Aspinall 2-4-2T…
Charlestown Train Crash - HLS01085
June 1912.
Charlestown, c1920 - RDA00153
Callis Mill and dam looking down the valley. The mill was partially demolished in the 1970s. For further information see: www.hebdenbridgehistory.org.uk/charlestown/mills.
Charlie Crabtree's, Todmorden - DEP00360
The wagon is dressed up for the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary in May 1935.
Percy Pollard, in flat cap, was the steam engine tenter. The wagon would be loaded with calico made at 'Old Charlie's Crabtree's'
Percy Pollard, in flat cap, was the steam engine tenter. The wagon would be loaded with calico made at 'Old Charlie's Crabtree's'
Chatham Bridge, Portsmouth - LYR00247
LYRS 3523 - Road overbridge on the 'Copy Pit' line with a newly-built extension arch to accommodate a loop line; the contractor's wagons still there. The bridge near the Lancashire and Yorkshire county boundary is also known as Dean Farm Bridge as…
Cheetham Hill Junction, Manchester, June 1960 - JCA00345
Former L&YR 0-4-4T and 0-6-27.