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L&YR Postcard - Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge. - WMH00518
Postcard date stamped September 1910. First in a series published by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway using this photo promoting cheap fares to Hebden Bridge for trips to its surrounding beauty spots. The promotional message on the reverse…
The Hebden Valley - WMH00183
Undated postcard. The road up the Crags from Midgehole climbs along on the right and in the centre is the dam (no public access), near Hawden Hole, which served New Bridge Mill at Midgehole. Above the dam and in a clearing is Thornton’s Tea…
Hebden Valley, Hebden Bridge - WMH00158
Undated postcard. Looking down the valley towards Hebden Bridge with Lee Mill and the mill dam, to its left is Lee Mill Road and left of that Midgehole Road. Heptonstall Church is on the skyline. Lee Mill was a former cotton mill and was demolished…
Hardcastle Crags, The Stream, 1979 - JNB00685
Postcard dated 1979.
Colden Valley - MCH00145
Postcard dated 1925. Message reads: Dear mother, We're all well and having a nice holiday. We are sat in the field and Alice is chanting for us. We have come to hear the Clarions but they have not started yet. We have all we could wish for in food…
General View of Mytholmroyd - MCH00107
Post card dated 1958. The Scarbottom Mills can be seen in the centre of the Photo; the mill dam can be seen at the foot of the wooded slope to the right. The houses on the shoulder of the hill on the right are known collectively as Stubbings. Scout…
Overlooking Mytholmroyd, 1936 - HCC00319
The mill in the centre of the picture is Redman's Scarbottom Mill. The house on the extreme left is Rose Mount, Nest Lane. The wooden buildings were part of Thornber's hatchery. There are quite a few railway wagons in the sidings.
Charlestown, c1920 - RDA00153
Callis Mill and dam looking down the valley. The mill was partially demolished in the 1970s. For further information see: www.hebdenbridgehistory.org.uk/charlestown/mills.
Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags c.1910. - RDA00108
Gibson Mill, or Lord Holme Mill, at the heart of the Crags. Originally a water powered Cotton mill, subsequently supplemented by steam. By the 1890s it had become an 'entertainment emporium' providing for the vast number of visitors to the Crags…
Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags - EIL00132
Probably early 20th century picture, before the mill was converted for dancing and refreshments. Later photos have windows let into the roof, possibly to light the dance hall.
Jowler Mill, Luddenden Foot - HPC00355
NAME: JOWLER or HOLME HOUSE MILL
LOCATION: Jowler
REF: LD 5
GRID REF: 040 280
CLASSIFICATION: C
CONDITION: Empty
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Late 19C (site earlier)
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: A three storey stone built mill with a…
LOCATION: Jowler
REF: LD 5
GRID REF: 040 280
CLASSIFICATION: C
CONDITION: Empty
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Late 19C (site earlier)
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: A three storey stone built mill with a…
Thrum Hall Mill - HPC00254
NAME: THRUM HALL MILL
LOCATION: Beestonhirst
REF: RY 11
GRID REF: 017 192
CLASSIFICATION: A
CONDITION: Disappeared
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Early 19C
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: This site can be found on the southerly facing valley side…
LOCATION: Beestonhirst
REF: RY 11
GRID REF: 017 192
CLASSIFICATION: A
CONDITION: Disappeared
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Early 19C
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: This site can be found on the southerly facing valley side…
Stansfield Mill, Triangle - HPC00132
NAME: STANSFIELD MILL
LOCATION: Stansfield Bridge, Triangle
REF: RY 31
GRID REF: 044 222
CLASSIFICATION: C
CONDITION: Semi used
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Mid to late 19C
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: This mill is situated in a picturesque…
LOCATION: Stansfield Bridge, Triangle
REF: RY 31
GRID REF: 044 222
CLASSIFICATION: C
CONDITION: Semi used
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Mid to late 19C
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: This mill is situated in a picturesque…
Wildspur Mill - HPC00127
NAME: WILDSPUR MILL
LOCATION: Near New Mill
REF: HU 34. HPC00319
GRID REF: 162 082
CLASSIFICATION: C
CONDITION: Semi used
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Mid 19C (site earlier?)
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: Just downstream from Valley Mills…
LOCATION: Near New Mill
REF: HU 34. HPC00319
GRID REF: 162 082
CLASSIFICATION: C
CONDITION: Semi used
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Mid 19C (site earlier?)
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: Just downstream from Valley Mills…
Holmbridge Mill – HPC00107
NAME: HOLMBRIDGE MILL
LOCATION: Holmbridge
REF: HU 3
GRID REF: 121 067
CLASSIFICATION: B and D
CONDITION: Semi used
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Early–mid 19C/early 20C
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: A good example of an early to mid 19C…
LOCATION: Holmbridge
REF: HU 3
GRID REF: 121 067
CLASSIFICATION: B and D
CONDITION: Semi used
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Early–mid 19C/early 20C
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: A good example of an early to mid 19C…
Bottoms Mill, Holmfirth - HPC00104
NAME: BOTTOMS MILL
LOCATION: Burnlee
REF: HU 8
GRID REF: 132 075
CLASSIFICATION: C
CONDITION: Fully used
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Mid 19C/20C (site earlier)
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: A large industrial site in the…
LOCATION: Burnlee
REF: HU 8
GRID REF: 132 075
CLASSIFICATION: C
CONDITION: Fully used
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Mid 19C/20C (site earlier)
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: A large industrial site in the…
Bottoms Mill, Holmfirth - HPC00103
NAME: BOTTOMS MILL
LOCATION: Burnlee
REF: HU 8
GRID REF: 132 075
CLASSIFICATION: C
CONDITION: Fully used
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Mid 19C/20C (site earlier)
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: A large industrial site in the…
LOCATION: Burnlee
REF: HU 8
GRID REF: 132 075
CLASSIFICATION: C
CONDITION: Fully used
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Mid 19C/20C (site earlier)
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: A large industrial site in the…
Hinchliffe Mill, Holmfirth- HPC00102
NAME: HINCHLIFFE MILL
LOCATION: Hinchliffe Mill
REF: HU 7
GRID REF: 127 071
CLASSIFICATION: C
CONDITION: Fully used
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Late 19C/early 20C (site earlier)
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: Possibly a…
LOCATION: Hinchliffe Mill
REF: HU 7
GRID REF: 127 071
CLASSIFICATION: C
CONDITION: Fully used
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Late 19C/early 20C (site earlier)
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: Possibly a…
Gibson Mill and Dam, c1950 - HLS00423
Built around 1800 by Abraham Gibson, this was one of the earliest mills in the area and was water powered producing cotton cloth, until it ceased production in 1890.
In the early part of the 20th century it was an entertainment centre for visitors…
In the early part of the 20th century it was an entertainment centre for visitors…
Mytholmroyd, in the 1930s - DEP00343
Scarbottom Mill is in the centre of the picture.
Mitchell Bros Mill Dam, Old Town, Hebden Bridge - DEP00104
The wooden hut contained the large valve which controlled the flow of water in the 9” (225 mm) pipe flowing to the turbine, near Sandy Gate.
Gibson Mill. Hardcastle Crags, 2000 - DMC00468
Also known as Lord Holme Mill, it was built about 1800 to produce cloth from cotton.
The mill ceased operation in 1890, and was used as a dance hall, and roller skating rink, among other facilities. The mill was largely derelict following WWII, but…