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Civic Trust Committee at Mytholm Hall in the 1960s - AGW00101
Possibly discussing the demolition of the hall and if there was an alternative. Third from left is Michael Newton and next to him is David Fletcher. The man with his back to camera is Mr Oakes - retired local headmaster.
Smoke below Horsehold in the early 1960s - AGW00102
A still morning and it looks like a steam train has just gone through.
Buttress, Hebden Bridge 1966 - AGW00109
Part of an ancient packhorse route from Burnley to Halifax, as it descends into Hebden Bridge from the village of Heptonstall.
Bridge Lanes, Hebden Bridge, early 60s - AGW00110
Back High Street
Park Fold Wood 1966 - AGW00111
L to R, Cllr Fred Barker, David Fletcher, Douglas Houghton, M.P. at the official opening of Park Fold Wood
Demolition on Bridge Lanes, Hebden Bridge, 1960s - AGW00112
It remained like this for a decade or more
The Old Toffee Works, Brearley, 1966 - AGW00204
‘Man at Large’ was a series of photographs taken as part of a Calder Civic Trust initiative to increase awareness of eyesores in the area, in stark contrast to the well dressed gentleman, John D. Uttley.
The Old Toffee Works, Brearley, 1966 - AGW00205
‘Man at Large’ was a series of photographs taken as part of a Calder Civic Trust initiative to increase awareness of eyesores in the area, in stark contrast to the well dressed gentleman, John D. Uttley.
Amazingly, considering the amount of space…
Amazingly, considering the amount of space…
Daisy Bank Site, Hebden Bridge, 1966 - AGW00206
The Calder Civic Trust instigated the planting of trees to create Park Fold woods.
Mill at Hawksclough, 1966 - AGW00207
‘Man at Large’ was a series of photographs taken as part of a Calder Civic Trust initiative to increase awareness of eyesores in the area, in stark contrast to the well dressed gentleman, John D. Uttley.
Mill at Hawksclough, 1966 - AGW00208
‘Man at Large’ was a series of photographs taken as part of a Calder Civic Trust initiative to increase awareness of eyesores in the area, in stark contrast to the well dressed gentleman, John D. Uttley.
Mill at Hawksclough, 1966 - AGW00209
‘Man at Large’ was a series of photographs taken as part of a Calder Civic Trust initiative to increase awareness of eyesores in the area, in stark contrast to the well dressed gentleman, John D. Uttley.
Mill at Hawksclough, 1966 - AGW00210
‘Man at Large’ was a series of photographs taken as part of a Calder Civic Trust initiative to increase awareness of eyesores in the area, in stark contrast to the well dressed gentleman, John D. Uttley.
Mill at Hawksclough, 1966 - AGW00211
‘Man at Large’ was a series of photographs taken as part of a Calder Civic Trust initiative to increase awareness of eyesores in the area, in stark contrast to the well dressed gentleman, John D. Uttley.
Mill at Hawksclough, 1966 - AGW00213
‘Man at Large’ was a series of photographs taken as part of a Calder Civic Trust initiative to increase awareness of eyesores in the area, in stark contrast to the well dressed gentleman, John D. Uttley.
Foundation Stone Ceremony, 1964 - HBC00559
Foundation Stone Ceremony for Salem Sunday School, Hebden Bridge. The gentleman far right is Maurice Morgan, who was a lay preacher. Clerical gentleman R to L: Rev Ted Matkovitch, Rev Brian Holt, a previous minister at Salem; Rev Abraham Hall…
1968, near Hebden Bridge - DEF00219
Our Man at Large was a Calder Civic Trust project, c1970, the aim of which was to draw attention to squalid places and litter which detracted from the attractions of the area, by using the contrast between the smartly dressed gentleman and the…
Douglas Houghton, M.P. for the Sowerby Constituency - DEF00296
Douglas Houghton, M.P., at the opening of Park Fold Wood.
Douglas Houghton, (11 August 1898 – 2 May 1996) was a British Labour politician. He was the last British Cabinet minister born in the 19th century.
Houghton was a great believer in…
Douglas Houghton, (11 August 1898 – 2 May 1996) was a British Labour politician. He was the last British Cabinet minister born in the 19th century.
Houghton was a great believer in…
Prince at Old Edge Farm, Colden, c1969 - PAK00486
The working horse was a main stay of a farm in the past, and this old fellow was kind, gentle and reliable.
Rear of Salem Methodist Church, Hebden Bridge, 1962 - HBC00561
Looking down Hebble Bridge towards Market Street, and the end of Hangingroyd Road. Queens Terrace is on the hillside above.
Crossley Mill Fire, December 1964 - HBC00623
The mill on New Road and next to the Rochdale Canal was destroyed by fire in December 1964. By that time it was used to store Moderna blankets.
Ashley House, Hangingroyd Lane, Hebden Bridge, 1964 - HBC00653
Situated on the corner of Hangingroyd Lane and Linden Road, the former Electricity Board offices later became a care home and is ndow (2016) Angeldale Guest House.
Nickies Snack Bar, West End, Hebden Bridge, 1962 - HBC00663
Situated at the junction of Old Gate and West End, this was a popular meeting place for the teenagers of the day.
Nickies Snack Bar, West End, Hebden Bridge, 1962 - HBC00664
Situated at the junction of Old Gate and West End, this was a popular meeting place for the teenagers of the day. to the right of the cafe Bridge Gate Mill can be seen.