The old Co-op building became a hotel and was later converted into flats. You can find it at Butlers Wharf at postcode HX7 8AF. We had a fault with out PA system on the day which made the commentary volume low. descent under and past a kaleidoscope of buildings, though a It is 8 miles (13 km) west of Halifax and 14 miles (21 km) north-east of Rochdale, at the confluence of the River Calder and the Hebden Water. Acre Mill was an asbestos factory in the hilltop settlement of Old Town, owned by Cape Insulation Ltd.[21] It was opened in 1939 to meet the demand for gas mask filters made from blue asbestos during the Second World War, and diversified into the production of other asbestos products, including rope, pipe lagging and textile, after the war. The ban is not legally enforceable, but rather a voluntary agreement between local shop owners and the community at large. Cape Insulation also operated a second factory at Hangingroyd Mill. [6] Drainage of the marshland, which covered much of the Upper Calder Valley before the Industrial Revolution, enabled construction of the road which runs through the valley. Brilliant for a party. £10 adults £7 children. What a pleasant experience. However, space is limited due to the steep valleys and lack of flat land. town with impressive buildings, a market and a good selection of intersection. The upper storeys face uphill while the lower ones face downhill with their back wall against the hillside. [26] In December 2016, Hebden Bridge won the "Great British High Street Award" in the "Small Market Town" category, after most shops, cafes and businesses had bounced back better and more flood resilient than before the Boxing Day floods 2015; Hebden Bridge also won a second award as the People's Choice. These were abolished as part of the reforms introduced in the Local Government Act 1972. Check us out on Facebook for the latest reviews and images. You can find it at Butlers Wharf at postcode HX7 8AF. immediate success, carrying coal, grain from Lincolnshire, stone The business is family run. We also have the Rochdale canal, of still water which runs through the town at right angles to the river. Stop the world and get off and come onboard lovely Gracie, a traditional narrowboat that can accommodate 12 people maximum. 2001 the Rochdale Canal was open from end to end. It is known for being an LGBT-friendly town, and has been called the UK's "lesbian capital".[3][4].
More than 450 local people have signed up as "Friends of the Town Hall" and can vote for the trustees. Hebden Bridge has attracted artists, and has developed a small New Age community. It runs through the Upper Calder Valley passing Luddendenfoot, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden and Walsden. authorities along the route were working on their sections, and Delicious home made scone with fresh cream and strawberry jam along with a pot of Yorkshire Tea served in our vintage china tea service or go for the full monty and have an afternoon tea. If you’ve got a special occasion coming up or just want to get a bunch of friends together, you can charter Gracie on one of our scheduled cruises or on a day and time that suits you. Directors NFS Stevens MBA SA Stevens BA ARCO, Sowerby Bridge out & back Friday/Monday boats, Leeds & Liverpool short break and week boats. The wool trade was served by the Rochdale Canal (running from Sowerby Bridge to Manchester) and the Manchester & Leeds Railway (later the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway) (running from Leeds to Manchester and Burnley). Steep hills with fast-flowing streams and access to major wool markets meant that Hebden Bridge was ideal for water-powered weaving mills and the town developed during the 19th and 20th centuries; at one time Hebden was known as "Trouser Town" because of the large amount of clothing manufacturing. [citation needed] Heavenly Recordings have a close association with the club and celebrated their 25th birthday with 'A Heavenly Weekend In Hebden', a four-day festival at the Trades Club, featuring performances from many of the artists on their roster and film screenings from Heavenly Films. Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic cruise along the Rochdale canal in the heart of the Calder Valley. To extend the walk you could continue to Sowerby Bridge on the Hebden Bridge Canal Walk. The meeting point is at the Stubbing Wharf pub. There are also some infrequent services to Dewsbury via Brighouse. Today tourism is probably the main economic factor in Hebden Bridge,[citation needed] and nearly all shops are open on Sundays. It has now been resolved. It's located in a wonderful spot right on the canal side just a short distance from The Hebden Bridge Picture House. In 1937, it merged with Mytholmroyd Urban District to become Hebden Royd Urban District.