In the world of photography, some images capture not just a place but a moment in time, a feeling of an era. One such photograph is Bill Brandt's "A Snicket in Halifax," taken in 1937. His iconic black-and-white image documents a simple, cobbled path—a "snicket," as they're known in Northern England—climbing from Old Lane, Dean Clough towards North Bridge. It's a snapshot of a bygone industrial age, leading to a bridge that once spanned the Queensbury Lines Railway.
Inspired by Brandt's work, I recently revisited this very spot. While the railway is long gone, the snicket and its bridge remain, a testament to the enduring character of this town. The old railway line below is now a verdant, overgrown space, a green ribbon running through the urban landscape.
The building in the background of the photos is the imposing Bowling Mill, part of the vast Dean Clough complex. Once a bustling hub of textile production, it now houses a different kind of industry, a vibrant center for arts and business.
Walking up this unassuming path, you can't help but feel a connection to the past. The worn cobbles, the rugged stone wall, and the towering mill building all tell a story of Halifax's rich industrial heritage. A "snicket" might just be a small passageway, but in places like this, it feels like a path through history itself.
I took this image on Sunday 3rd July 2022 using a Nikon d3300 SLR. Clicking any of the pictures should open a link in another window to my Colin Green Photography store on Zazzle,
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