My Sowerby Bridge in comic book style images was a set of pictures created by me, that are based on photographs I had taken earlier. I created the artworks as part of a YouTube video slideshow, mainly to try and show something different to my usual. All the images can be seen below the YouTube Video and each place is named although i'm sure if you are local to Sowerby Bridge you will know where they are.
The following images are all featured in the slideshow, you can also see them on Clickasnap where they are full size, resolution and un-watermarked.
Scarborough is a seaside resort in Yorkshire, Northern England. It is the largest town resort town in North Yorkshire and grew around the industries of fishing and tourism. The following video shows a number of postcards that feature various images of the town with some highlights including images of,
Scarborough South Bay Bathing Pool
The construction of the south bay bathing pool was the brainchild of Harry W. Smith the former borough engineer for Scarborough. Whilst on a visit to Guernsey he became inspired by an outdoor pool they already had for bathers. Upon his return he proposed a pool that would feature different depths, diving boards, water chutes, changing rooms and showers, these would have been a first for Britain not just Scarborough. Construction started before World War One and the pool officially opened in 1915. The pool was built to help combat coastal erosion and was filled by fresh sea water daily due to the tides. The pool was a popular attraction until its closure in the 1980's when the site fell in to disrepair.
Scarborough North Bay Pier
Opened on the 1st May 1869, the North Bay Pier was constructed by Josiah Foster Fairbank as a steamer and promenade pier. Upon completion the pier reached a length of 1000ft (305m) out to sea, but was dogged by incidents from the start, frequently being hit by steamers at the head and never making much money, the pier changed owners several times and January 7 1905 a storm wrecked a large section of the pier leaving only the head and entrance standing. The pier closed after this and shortly after the head was demolished, with the entrance pavilion itself being demolished in 1914.
Peasholm Park
The video also features a number of images of Peasholm Park, opened in 1912 the park attractions include Peasholm Glen, putting green, boating lake where mock naval battles are staged 3 times a week during the high season and many types of plant life to walk around and enjoy. The park declined from the 1970's on and was closed for a time when fire destroyed some of the buildings in 1999. Due to heritage lottery funding the park has since been restored and is now a popular attraction again.
Other scenes of interest include the Turkish Baths, Floral Hall, Railway Station and Open Air Theatre. There are a total of 25 pictures to view taken from postcards.
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Put together using images I have collected or taken these are 3 recent videos - slideshows I have uploaded to YouTube.
Old Photo's of Brotton.
Brotton is a village in the borough of Redcar and Cleveland in the North of England. Their has been a settlement here since before the Domesday Book was completed in 1086 and name Brotton means Brook Farm. The village has a population of approx. 5400 which is a largely down on it's peak which was when the area was given over to the mining of ironstone, this decreased in the early part of the 20th century and the last mine closed in 1954. The pictures are postcards I have collected or public domain .
Old Skipton in Picture Postcards.
Skipton is a market town in North Yorkshire, it has a population of approx. 14600 and is passed through by the River Aire, Leeds and Liverpool Canal, and the Airedale Railway Line. These pictures were again put together using postcards I have collected.
Walsden in Pictures.
Walsden is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire. It has a population of approx. 5200 and is passed through by Walsden Water which flows in to the River Calder, the Rochdale Canal, the A6033 Rochdale Road and the town has a Railway Station on the Caldervale Line. Although now part of West Yorkshire, Walsden was historically part of Lancashire and administered by Rochdale Corporation. All the pictures were taken by me in August 2017.
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Part of my collection of postcards is this set of 3 featuring mixed images of Southsea and Hayling Island, both areas to the south east of Portsmouth, England. All 3 have been posted and still have the stamps attached.
Postcard 1 Southsea.
This card features a set of images including the Rock Gardens, Beech and Canoe Lake, HMS Victory moored at Portsmouth and South Parade Pier. It was posted on the 14th June 1967 to the Daily Mirror and includes the following intriguing text "Don't you trust my judgement then". I'm guessing it was something to do with tips for horse racing or greyhound racing.
Postcard 2 Hayling Island.
This card features 9 images of the area and was posted on the 24th June 1965 to Scotland. The scenes included are Sandy Point, Salterns Creek, the Beech, a general view of the island, the Boating Lake, Eastoke Bungalow Town, the Ferry and Manor Road.
Postcard 3 Southsea.
The final postcard is another from Southsea and features 7 images from the area. It was posted on the 22nd September 1960, sadly I can't make much of the writing out. The images show South Parade Pier, the Miniature Railway, HMS Victory, the Rock Gardens, the Canoe Lake and the Hole in the Wall, Sallyport, Portsmouth.
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Whilst sorting through my large postcard collection I have decided to digitise them all and share occasionally in addition to my own pictures.
The pictures in this post are unposted and undated but I am told they are from between the wars from the 1920's - 30's. Clicking any of the images should open a link in another window to my Colin Green Photography store on Zazzle.
Aspremont is a small village in south-east France, 10km north of Nice with a population of approx. 2190. I have searched for the tower in the background beyond the apartment blocks and I believe it is the tower of the Church of Saint-Jacques le Mejeur.
Jaffa (Yafo Hebrew, Yafa Arabic) is a port city in Tel-Aviv, Israel. The picture on the postcard which is unposted so not dated shows the coastline from what is the modern day Tel-Aviv Promenade.
Meggen is a mining community of approx. 2900 residents in Lennestadt, Western Germany.
The Taj Mahal, the most famous picture of the postcards featured. The "Crown of Peace" is a mausoleum close to the Yamuna River, Agra, Indian. Built between 1632 -53 as a tomb by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal.
A late addition to the postcards I uploaded on the 23rd May 2020, is the following one, I missed when writing the post.
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I'm thrilled to share a new project I've been working on that's really close to my heart: a series of three YouTube videos featuring historic pictures of Sowerby Bridge.
These aren't just any old photos; they're a window into our town's past, spanning the last 150 years! I recently came across a fantastic collection of images, and I've been advised they're all public domain and copyright-free. Some of these even belong to a Lilywhites postcards collection, meaning they're over a century old – imagine the stories they could tell!
My aim with these videos is to bring a bit of Sowerby Bridge's rich history to life for everyone to enjoy. You'll see familiar landmarks and perhaps even discover areas of the town as they looked generations ago.
Of course, if I've been misinformed about any copyright, please don't hesitate to let me know. I'm more than happy to credit the source or remove any picture at your request.
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Ever wonder what your local area looked like decades ago? We've put together a fascinating video featuring 20 vintage images from at least 30 years ago, offering a unique peek into the history of Halifax and the wider Calderdale area of West Yorkshire.
This collection of photographs captures many notable landmarks and forgotten scenes that will surely spark some nostalgia. You'll see iconic spots like Wainhouse Terrace and the familiar grounds of The Shay Stadium. The video also includes a look at Thrum Hall Stadium, a place that holds many memories for local sports fans.
One particularly intriguing section features Lee Bank from a time after the Queensbury Railway had closed, but before the Lee Bank Tunnel and Viaducts were eventually removed. These images offer a rare chance to see these significant structures in their pre-demolition state.
Each picture in the video is clearly labelled with its place name, making it easy to identify these historical locations. It's a fantastic journey back in time, showcasing how much our towns and landscapes have evolved while still retaining their unique character.
So, if you're a local history buff or just curious about how things used to be, this video is definitely worth a watch!
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The Pickle Bridge Railway, a short-lived line connecting Bradford and Huddersfield via the outskirts of Brighouse, operated from 1881 to 1952. Its closure was attributed to significant subsidence. While two stations along the route, Bailiff Bridge and Clifton Road, ceased operation well before the line's final closure, remnants of the railway are still visible between Clifton Road and Pickle Bridge, Wyke. Unfortunately, little trace remains between Clifton Road and Anchor Pit.
The line diverged from the Calder Valley Line at Pickle Bridge Junction, situated between Norwood Green (closed 1953) and Lightcliffe (closed 1965) stations. It then traversed the impressive Wyke (Red Lion) viaduct, originally boasting 22 arches, but now reduced to 8 after the northern 14 were demolished in 1987 due to ongoing subsidence. Bailiff Bridge station (1881-1917) served this section. Continuing southward, the line crossed the still-standing 5-arch Thornhills Viaduct, followed by a now-demolished viaduct at Clifton. The 3-arch Clifton viaduct led directly into Clifton Road station (1881-1931). Beyond Clifton Road, the line bridged the A644 Wakefield Road and the River Calder before reconnecting with the Calder Valley Line at Anchor Pit Junction, between Brighouse (1840-1970, reopened 2000) and Cooper Bridge (1840-1950) stations.
Photographs documenting the line's former route, captured in 2014 between Clifton Road Station and the main line at Wyke using a Polaroid iS2132 bridge camera, have been compiled into a YouTube slideshow. The slideshow is accompanied by William Rosati's musical piece, "Reception".
Just press play, the slideshow is 3 minutes 18 seconds long. And runs in an order of walking the track bed from Clifton Road to Wyke.
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Images from Calderdale is a YouTube slideshow I uploaded today set to music. It features 60 pictures taken within the boundaries of Calderdale from Walsden to Brighouse, and from Warley to Norland. They were all taken over a period starting in 2013 up to December 2017 and include many notable local landmarks.
A full list of place names can be found underneath the slideshow on YouTube. The images refresh every 8 seconds and has a background soundtrack, please mute the music if not to your taste.
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