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…
ALC00346. East side of the festival arch for the coronation of George V in June 1911 looking through to Westbourne House. This side was lit by electricity whilst the other was lit by gas.
ALC00345. West side of the festival arch for the coronation of George V in June 1911 looking through to Holme House. This side was lit by gas whilst the other was lit by electricity.
Parade coming from Market Street to Bankfoot, possibly celebrating George V's Coronation. Card addressed to Mr J Stansfield, Melbourne St Hebden Bridge. Sent by S Pickles. General banners and horse pulling a "Golden Horse" (a model of the Gold State…
Gala Queen - Nellie Speak, later Mrs Dawson. Attendants from left to right - Ida Burton, Clara Sutcliffe, Nellie Sutcliffe, Margaret Shaw, Alma Riley, Alice Greenwood, Norman Parker and Jonathan Forest. They had just got down from the float.