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Nutclough Mill, Hebden Bridge, pre 1914 - CWS00200
Cloth dying department.
Nutclough Mill, Hebden Bridge, pre 1914 - CWS00209
Weaving shed.
L&YR Parcels Van No. 174. - JCA00358
Ford Model T chassis supplied 1916 with pneumatic tyres on the front
L&YR 4 Ton Lorry No. 62. - JCA00360
Built by Dennis and supplied to the L&YR in 1914 it had a permitted speed of 12mph
L&YR Lorry No. 84. - JCA00361
Leyland RAF type built at Horwich 1917/18.
L&YR Eddison Electric Lorry No.24. - JCA00362
Chain driven with a max speed of 8 mph and imported 1910/12.
Hoyle House, off Water Hill, Warley - DMC05100
The left hand section is dated 1885. The three gables on the right are 17th century. For further information on the history of this property see The Halifax Antiquarian Transactions 1918.
Princes Bridge, Hebden Bridge, 1962. - HBC00727
The bridge carrying Station Road over the Rochdale Canal with Machpelah Works above. The bridge was widened in 1913/4 after many years of wrangling between successive Local Authorities and the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. The extension with the…
West End, Hebden Bridge - HBC00854
The arch was erected as part of the celebrations marking the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. On this side it was lit by electricity and on the other side by gas.
West End, Hebden Bridge - HBC00855
The arch was erected as part of the celebrations marking the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. On this side it was lit by gas and on the other side by electricity.
Charlestown Railway Disaster - HBC00861
On the 21st of June, 1912, 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…
Although off the rails, the train was carried for a further 100 yards…
Hebden Bridge Fire Brigade - HBC01124
Photo taken 12th October 1940 and presented to Captain Whitely on his retirement. He served for 26 years from March 1914 until 30th September 1940.
Back row L - R: Raymond Greenwood, Joseph Robbin, Superintendent Herbert Hitchen, Joe Lawless, James…
Back row L - R: Raymond Greenwood, Joseph Robbin, Superintendent Herbert Hitchen, Joe Lawless, James…
Hebden Bridge - General View Up Hebden Dale - HLS00114
c.1912. In the foreground the large station warehouse which had been extended in 1884 and the sidings. The warehouse was demolished in 1969 following serious fire damage but goods facilities had been withdrawn in 1966.
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 Train Crash - HLS01085
June 1912.
Charlestown Rail Crash. - HLS01086
June 1914.
Charlestown Rail Crash. - HLS01087
June 1912.
World War One Scene - HLS01221
Part of a collection of postcards posted to Mr A Barrett, 147 Halifax Road, Todmorden dated 15.7.1918, written on the rear is: Some of our lorries on the Road. Note the hilly country: Some of our lorries on the Road. Note the hilly country.
World War One Soldiers - HLS01222
Part of a collection of postcards posted to Mr A Barrett, 147 Halifax Road, Todmorden dated 15.7.1918. written on the rear is: 'This one, is our Section, with the N.C.O.'s and men. I think you will be able to make me out amongst the boys'. 'This…