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Mount, Hillhouse
Detail from the 1890 O.S. Town Plan of the area once known as Mount or Ark Hill Mound, which is suspected to be the location of an early motte and bailey castle.
Robin Hood's Grave
Photograph of Robin Hood's Grave at Kirklees Hall, taken by photographer Jonathon Tattersall.
Robin Hood's Grave
Photograph of Robin Hood's Grave at Kirklees Hall, taken by photographer Jonathon Tattersall.
Robin Hood's Grave
Photograph of Robin Hood's Grave at Kirklees Hall, taken by photographer Jonathon Tattersall.
Robin Hood's Grave
Photograph of Robin Hood's Grave at Kirklees Hall, taken by photographer Jonathon Tattersall.
Upperthong
Undated photograph of Upperthong, possibly dating from the 1920s.
Olde English Faire, Woodsome Hall
The photograph is believed to date from the third Woodsome Village Pageant, held on on Saturday 5 September 1908. The woman is most likely Mabel Annie Wade (1883-1958) who was living at 103 Long Lane, Dalton, at the time of the 1901 Census.
Slaithwaite Road, Meltham
The viewpoint is looking up Slaithwaite Road from just above the junction with Mean Lane. The buildings in the photograph still exist today.
Scar Lane, Milnsbridge
The viewpoint is looking eastwards along Scar Lane to the junction with Crow Lane (formerly known as Viaduct Street).
Newmill
The mill in the foreground is Glendale Mills, which was previously known as Ing Nook Mill.
Swallow Park Fountain
Undated photograph of the fountain that was installed in Swallow Park (also known as Peel Park) in the 1880s.
Samuel William Copley (1859-1937)
Photograph of Samuel William Copley's birthplace at Berry Brow, from the Leeds Mercury (03/Nov/1919).
Samuel William Copley (1859-1937)
Photograph of Samuel William Copley, from the Leeds Mercury (28/Oct/1919).
Hope Bank Pleasure Resort (c.1929)
Section of the Yorkshire CCLX 11 sheet, published by the Ordnance Survey in 1932, showing the layout of the Hope Bank Pleasure Resort.
Portrait of Minnie Chapman (née Hammond) and her son Ronald
Undated portrait of Minnie Chapman (1867-1936) née Hammond and her son Ronald, presumably taken in America. Minnie married Huddersfield draper Samuel Chapman (1861-1897?) on 18 September 1895 and their son Ronald (1896-1914?) was born the following…
Portrait of Minnie Chapman (1867-1936) née Hammond
Studio portrait of Minnie Hammond (1867-1936) by photographer John Edward Shaw. Minnie married draper Samuel Chapman (1861-1897?) on 18 September 1895 and their son Ronald (1896-1914?) was born the following year. Samuel's drapery business (known as…
Portrait by Jno. E. Shaw
Studio portrait by photographer John Edward Shaw.
The caption on the reverse of the photograph suggests that the woman is either Blanche Sykes of Marsh (possibly the Blanche Sykes born c.1895, daughter of mill manager Edwin Sykes) or Mrs. R.…
The caption on the reverse of the photograph suggests that the woman is either Blanche Sykes of Marsh (possibly the Blanche Sykes born c.1895, daughter of mill manager Edwin Sykes) or Mrs. R.…
Portrait by Davis & Sons
Studio portrait by Davis & Sons of Halifax. On a note on the reverse suggests the man is Sam Dyson.
Portrait by F.A. Wilkinson
The pencil writing on the reverse of the photograph is too faint to read, but possibly names the woman as Ellinor Augusta Sykes (born 28 Aug 1892), daughter of mill manager Edwin Sykes and sister of Blanche Sykes.
Portrait of Mrs. Law Netherwood
Studio portrait by photographer E. Gregson of Halifax and Blackpool, of Mrs. Law Netherwood.
This is most likely Sarah Ann Berry (c.1833-1902) who married brewer Law Netherwood (c.1833-1886) on 28 February 1853.
This is most likely Sarah Ann Berry (c.1833-1902) who married brewer Law Netherwood (c.1833-1886) on 28 February 1853.
Portrait by Vincent Hatch
Undated studio portrait by photographer John Vincent Hatch.
Portrait of Mary Ann Netherwood
Undated photograph of Mary Ann Netherwood (1860-1940), daughter of brewer Law Netherwood and his wife Sarah.
Mary Ann was born on 11 January 1860, did not marry, and died on 17 June 1940.
Mary Ann was born on 11 January 1860, did not marry, and died on 17 June 1940.
Studio Portrait
Undated photograph. The handwritten caption on the reverse appears to read "Mrs Woodcock, Leeds".
Portrait of Annie Hilditch
Undated photograph of Annie Hilditch (1863-1942) née Broadbent, daughter of John Broadbent and his wife Elizabeth Ann. She married hosier and draper William Henry Hilditch (1857-1916) on 28 April 1886.
Portrait by Ladmore & Son of Hereford
Undated studio photograph. The handwritten caption on the reverse appears to read "Probably Aunt Talbot's mother".
Portrait by E. Gregson
Undated studio portrait by E. Gregson of Halifax and Blackpool, probably of Mr. Tweed of Barkisland.
Elizabeth "Lil" Chapman
Studio portrait of Elizabeth "Lil" Chapman (c.1865-1949), taken circa 1882 when she was aged 17.
Elizabeth was the daughter of draper Samuel Chapman (1829-?).
Elizabeth was the daughter of draper Samuel Chapman (1829-?).
Portrait of Samuel Chapman
Damaged studio portrait of draper Samuel Chapman (1861-1897?) by photographer John Edward Shaw.Samuel married Minnie Hammond (1867-1936) on 18 September 1895 and their son Ronald (1896-1914?) was born the following year. Samuel's drapery business…
Mrs. Ainley of Lindley
Studio portrait of Mrs. Ainley of Lindley, by photographer John Edward Shaw. This photograph is presumably of her husband and was taken at the same time.
Portrait by E. Greaves of Halifax
According a handwritten note on the reverse, the photograph is of "Mr. Tweed".
Mr. Ainley of Lindley
Studio portrait of Mr. Ainley of Lindley by photographer John Edward Shaw. This photograph is presumably of his wife and was taken at the same time.
Portrait by Jno. E. Shaw
Studio portrait by photographer John Edward Shaw of Mrs Eadie (or possibly Eddie), housekeeper to draper Samuel Chapham (1829-?).
Katherine "Kitty" Chapman
Studio portrait of Katherine "Kitty" Chapman (1873-?) by photographer John Edward Shaw. Kitty was the daughter of draper Samuel Chapman (1829-?) and his wife Priscilla (née Bramah).
Newsome Tramcar
Undated photograph of the Newsome tramcar.
Portrait by S. Priestley
Undated studio portrait by photographer Samuel Stansfield Priestley of Church Street & John William Street, Huddersfield.
Portrait by Pentney & Co.
Undated studio portrait by photographers Pentney & Co. of 6 South Parade, Huddersfield.
Portrait by Jno. E. Shaw
Undated studio portrait by photographer John Edward Shaw of Burlington House.
Portrait by T.W. Radcliffe
Undated (outdoor?) portrait by photographer T.W. Radcliffe of Huddersfield.
Portrait by Jno. E. Shaw
Undated studio portrait by photographer John Edward Shaw of 6 South Parade, Huddersfield.
Portrait by G. Walter Hirst
Undated studio portrait by photographer G. Walter Hirst of Buxton House, Huddersfield.
Portrait by W.C. Pearson
Undated studio portrait by photographer William Colton Pearson of 24 Manchester Road, Huddersfield.
Portrait by Collins
Undated studio portrait by photographer Collins of 24 John William Street, Huddersfield.
Portrait by Emil Vieler
Undated studio portrait by photographer Emil Vieler of 6 South Parade, Huddersfield.
Huddersfield & District Bible Classes & Mutual Improvement Societies Association
Photograph of "Past & Present Members of the Executive 1894-1912" by photographers J. E. Shaw & Son.
Colne Valley Advertiser
Three invoices (1957, 1961 & 1963) from the Colne Valley Advertiser to Messrs. Stephens (Chemists) Ltd. of Market Street, Milnsbridge.
Henry Mellor & Son of Huddersfield
Invoice from Henry Mellor & Son of Market Street, Huddersfield.
Norman Ellis, Macaulay Printing Works, Huddersfield
1925 invoice and receipt from printers, bookbinders and stationers Norman Ellis of Macaulay Printing Works, Huddersfield.
Crowther & Wilkinson, Ltd.
Invoice to Mr. Dobdon's executors from joiners, builders and funeral directors Crowther & Wilkinson Ltd. of Marsh, Huddersfield.
I. Foulds & Son, Parkside Tannery, Keighley
1920 letter from I. Foulds & Son of Parkside Tannery, Keighley, to Messrs. C. Greenwood & Co. of Commercial Mills, Huddersfield.
Portrait by Dumont Studio
Undated photograph by Dumont Studios of Huddersfield.A second photograph appears to be a later portrait of the same girls.
Noel Spencer: Huddersfield in the 1940s
Promotional leaflet for the 1990 exhibition "Noel Spencer: Huddersfield in the 1940s".
Providence Baptist Chapel, Slaithwaite
Undated photograph.
John Powell
Reverse of a CDV by Meltham photographer John Powell (1857-1928), who moved to America in 1892. "Parking Lane" is presumably an error for "Parkin Lane".
Riley
Photo postcard of Riley Lane, Kirkburton.
Marsden
Multiview postcard of Marsden.
Huddersfield
Undated photo postcard showing a view of Huddersfield from Castle Hill.
Penistone Viaduct
Photograph showing the aftermath of the collapse of an arch of Penistone Viaduct on 3 February 1916.
Portrait by Pentney
Studio portrait by photographer John Thomas Pentney of 6 South Parade, Huddersfield.
Portrait by H. Kruger & Sons
Studio portrait by photographer Henry Krüger & Sons of Queen Street and Lion Arcade, Huddersfield.
Portrait by Vincent Hatch
Studio portrait by photographer John Vincent Hatch of 25 Buxton Road, Huddersfield.
Portrait by S.S. Priestley
Studio portrait by Samuel Stansfield Priestley of 28 Ramsden Street, Huddersfield.
Portrait by F.A. Wilkinson
Studio portrait by photographer F.A. Wilkinson of Byram Arcade, Huddersfield.
Portrait by Sellman & Co.
Studio portrait by Sellman & Co. of 56 West Parade, Huddersfield.
Portrait by Vincent Hatch
Studio portrait by photographer John Vincent Hatch of Huddersfield.
Portrait by Vincent Hatch
Studio portrait by photographer John Vincent Hatch of Huddersfield.
Portrait by Wilkinson
Studio portrait by photographer Wilkinsons of Claremont Hall, New House, Huddersfield.
Portrait by Vincent Hatch
Studio portrait by photographer John Vincent Hatch of Huddersfield.
Portrait by W. Townend
Studio portrait by photographer W. Townend of South View, Shelley.
Portrait by W. Townend
Studio portrait by photographer W. Townend of South View, Shelley.
Portrait by W.C. Pearson
Studio portrait by photographer William Colton Pearson of 24 Manchester Road, Huddersfield.
Portrait by W. Townend
Studio portrait by photographer W. Townend of South View, Shelley.
Portrait by W. Townend
Studio portrait by photographer W. Townend of South View, Shelley.
Portrait by Vincent Hatch
Studio portrait by photographer John Vincent Hatch of Huddersfield.
Portrait by Pentney
Studio portrait by photographer John Thomas Pentney of 6 South Parade, Huddersfield.