Hudson Mill cottages were six back-to-back cottages actually built over the river. This lower level of the cottages may have been a communal wash house, note the fireplace at the far end.
Heavy snow had prevented provisions being delivered to Blackshaw Head, so this team is delivering 'relief' supplies to Blackshaw Head Co-op. They have come up Ragley and have just passed Hudson Mill on the way to the Devil's Elbow.