House, partly occupied, partly used for agricultural purposes. 2nd ½ of C16 with early C17 new front to west wing. Large finely dressed stone, stone slate roof. 2 storeys. Hall-and-cross-wings plan with rear kitchen wing rebuilt early…
House, partly occupied, partly used for agricultural purposes. 2nd ½ of C16 with early C17 new front to west wing. Large finely dressed stone, stone slate roof. 2 storeys. Hall-and-cross-wings plan with rear kitchen wing rebuilt early…
Taken from Hell Hole rocks below Heptonstall, the Ragley road, from Mytholm to Jack Bridge, can be seen on the left; the chimney of Lumb Mill is in the bottom of the valley, with Lumb Bank, a former home of Ted Hughes, to the right.
An early steam powered mill, built in 1861 by Colden Cotton & Commercial Company Limited, was the last to be built in the Colden Valley. It was demolished in the 1970s following a fire. Colden School can be seen left of centre. On the very left of…
Postcard, published by Lilywhite Ltd, Brighouse. Colden School is on the left hand side. The row of cottages in the foreground on the right are called High Street. Towards the left at the top of the picture is Highgate Chapel.
Postcard. Handwritten note on bottom of postcard says 'oft have I wandered here in solitude, and gazed with rapture, upon the glorious surroundings - Chas (?)
Jean Forrest Recalls
Jack Bridge Mill was built in 1861 as a steam powered spinning mill with twin Lancashire boilers and a beam engine, all buildings being on one level. In 1862 a large weaving shed was added, at that time the largest in the valley…