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On October 15th 1907 an electrical failure caused a disastrous tram crash. Conductor Robinson was hailed a hero. He had stuck at his post, frantically seeking to prevent the catastrophe, shouting warnings and stopping passengers falling off. Many…

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Conductor Robinson was hailed a hero. He had stuck at his post, frantically seeking to prevent the catastrophe, shouting warnings and stopping passengers falling off. Many survivors were later to testify as to his calm command in a dire…

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Being held in the Piece Hall, Halifax. The Spire of Square Church can be seen in the middle ground.

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Possibly the oldest picture in the Pennine Horizons Archive.

Whit Monday 1856 with 3000 Sunday School scholars and teachers with banners, gathered in The Croft, or more correctly the White Horse Croft. Seen here looking over to the rear of…

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This was probably to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. From a stereographic photograph.

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From Stereo pictures loaned by Russell Dean. Formerly RD.H.B. 1897 Carnival(a)

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Hebden Bridge Carnival 1897 - From Stereo pictures loaned by Russell Dean.

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Lots of dignitaries, but what was the event?

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What could the event be that included a wheelbarrow and the presentation of a cup?

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Laying of Todmorden Free Library Cornerstone, 1896. AN 69927699

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York Street Wesleyan Sunday School Band of Hope, Todmorden, 1869. AN 70082771

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This was probably to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897..

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Prince Charles visited Calderdale as part of his Business in the Community Initiative, on 14th February 1989. Here he is in New Road. Formerly C14MF
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