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Heptonstall Church - LLG00218
The church was re-opened in 1964 after re-ordering. It was paid for from a 1956 bequest from Abraham Gibson of Greenwood Lee. Also in 1964 the Lady Chapel was moved to the old vestry under the East end of the church.
At Hebden Bridge Methodist Church - LLG00189
George Crabtree in brown suit, father-in-law of Rev Holt; Clara Crabtree; on right Rev Holt who married Judith Crabtree.
Marriage Register Entry - LLG00179
Fourth July 1925, Edith Mary Laycock and Ernest Walton, Heptonstall Weslyan Chapel
Three ladies drinking tea - LLG00163
In Hebden Bridge Methodist Church hall.
Gravestone unknown location - LLG00157
Engraving"In Loving Memory of Granville, Son of Frank & Effie Crossley, Born Sept 29th 1905, Died Feb 25th 1906, Also of Winifred, Their Daughter, Born August 24th 1908, Died April 19th 1927. Also of Muriel, Their Daughter, Born Sept 16th 1912, Died…
Plaque on Heptonstall Methodist Chapel - LLG00153
Plaque states "The Oldest Methodist Chapel In the World in Continuous Use. The Society Was Founded By William Darney About 1742. The Rev. John Wesley Preached At Heptonstall For The Last Time in 1786."
Sign at Heptonstall Church - LLG00150
Sign states: Metroplotan Borough of Calderdale Amenities and Recreation Department. The Old Church of St Thomas A Beckett (now preserved as a Monument) The first registered date for this property was 1590. However, records suggest that it was…
The Piece Hall, Halifax - LLG00148
During the course of the 18th century Halifax came to occupy a prominent place in West Yorkshire as a cloth market, and the Piece Hall, opened in 1779, is a striking monument to the pre-factory age. ‘Pieces’ or lengths of cloth, handwoven in Pennine…
Mytholm, Hebden Bridge - HLS05535
St James church is in the foreground with Mytholm Steeps going up the hill. Note the tall chimney. Heath House is on the right
Buttress, Hebden Bridge - HLS05534
The Hole in the Wall is on the right, Buttress on the left, with Royd Terrace in between. On the sky line is Cross Lanes Chapel.
Heptonstall Old Church - Grave of Rev. Daniel Towne 1712 . - HLS05185
The church, dedicated to St Thomas a Beckett, first dates from the mid-13th century but was re-constructed and enlarged on several occasions over subsequent centuries. By the mid-19th century it was structurally in poor condition and then was badly…
Heptonstall Old Church "Old mad Sal" Gargoyle. - HLS05184
The church, dedicated to St Thomas a Beckett, first dates from the mid-13th century but was re-constructed and enlarged on several occasions over subsequent centuries. By the mid-19th century it was structurally in poor condition and then was badly…
Heptonstall Old Church. - HLS05158
The church, dedicated to St Thomas a Beckett, first dates from the mid-13th century but was re-constructed and enlarged on several occasions over subsequent centuries. By the mid-19th century it was structurally in poor condition and then was badly…
Heptonstall New Church. - HLS05154
The old medieval church was badly damaged by a gale in 1847 but rather than repairing it a decision was taken to build a new church in the same churchyard. Dedicated to St Thomas the Apostle this was completed in 1854 at a cost of
Heptonstall New Church Nave. - HLS05153
The old medieval church was badly damaged by a gale in 1847 but rather than repairing it a decision was taken to build a new church adjacent to it. Dedicated to St Thomas the Apostle this opened in 1854. This photo was taken before the re-ordering of…
Heptonstall - Pinnacle from the New Church - HLS05152
The 'new' Church, replacing the old medieval one, opened in 1854 but was struck by lightning in 1875 causing a pinnacle to come crashing down onto the graves below. The pinnacle now sits by the church wall and the inscription reads:
"This pinnacle…
"This pinnacle…
Heptonstall - Archway Entrance to Churchyard Bottom. - HLS05149
HLS05149. Entrance from off Smithwell Lane.
Heptonstall - Wesleyan Chapel. - HLS05148
The unusual octagonal Grade ll Listed Chapel which was built in 1764 and was one of the earliest Wesleyan Chapels in the country. It was built following one of John Wesley's many visits to Heptonstall where he had a large following.
Heptonstall - Smithwell Lane. - HLS05146
Wesleyan Sunday School Procession, carrying their banner down Smithwell Lane, Heptonstall, which is bedecked with flags. Note the little girls in pinafore dresses, ladies in boaters, and men in cloth caps. Date unknown.