The timber bridge which gave its name to the town probably stood a little further upstream than the present stone structure which dates from about 1510. Legacies financed the construction: for example, James Grenewode of Wadsworth left 3s. 4d to the…
Taken near the junction of Halifax Road and Rochdale Road. The building in the centre is the former Municipal Offices, Rise Lane, now apartments. Previously Pickles furniture store
Looking down Hebden Water towards its confluence with the Calder. The buildings immediate right have been replaced by purpose built shops and offices and above them the former Council Offices. The chimney of Bridge Mill on the left.
Looking down Hebden Water towards its confluence with the Calder. The buildings immediate right have been replaced by purpose built shops and offices and above them the former Council Offices. The chimney of Bridge Mill on the left.
Presented to Fireman Frank Thomas by his fellow members of the Hebden Bridge Fire Brigade as a token of esteem upon his retirement after 16 years service. Donated by Hebden Royd Town Council, image restored by Alan Bramwell.
ST. GEORGE'S BRIDGE, Hebden Bridge. was built in 1899, the cost being met by public subscription plus a grant from the West Riding County Council. The bridge had a very steep gradient, and before it was altered a chain horse was needed by loaded…