This was the original bridge on A646 between Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd. Note the sign 'Death Trap' because of the sharp right-angled bend. The bridge was rebuilt and further rebuilt when the canal was opened up. To the left of this photograph…
West end of the tunnel at Gaythorn. 29th September 1899.
Considered by many to be the first canal in England, the Bridgewater was engineered by James Brindley for the Duke of Bridgewater to transport coal from his mines at Worsley to the growing…
The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company had to build a double retaining wall alongside the canal side at Salford due to land subsidence but also to extend the goods yard.
The bridge over the Rochdale Canal links the Memorial Gardens to Calder Holmes Park. Situated behind the Picture House, it was constructed preparatory to the opening of the gardens in 1938.
The bridge over the Rochdale Canal links the Memorial Gardens to Calder Holmes Park. Situated behind the Picture House, it was constructed preparatory to the opening of the gardens in 1938.
The barge 'James' on the Rochdale Canal at Fallingroyd between Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd passing the Old Vicarage renamed Acacia House. Beyond the trees is Fallingroyd House.