The second account details the Victorian Stained Glass Windows which we have in Church.
In 1860 Frith began supplying photos to retailers. Read and share Browse Should you wish to view the building yourself then you are very welcome to come along and have a look around. It lies in the Pennines, contiguous with Sowerby Bridge, 3.7 miles west-southwest of Halifax and 7.6 miles west-northwest of Huddersfield.
I too, miss those days. As an on-line business operating in a rural area
Access can also be arranged by appointment at other times, to arrange to come and look round our church, please Contact us to arringe your visit. Our thanks goes to Helen Pedley who has researched the windows and the family's who donated them Send a personal message with a photo to anyone, anywhere. In 1953 we left here for Norfolk and have lived here ever since. photo of Sowerby Bridge. The town takes its name from the historic bridge which spans the river in the town centre. we are open! He served in the 2nd West Yorkshire Yeomanry and became Lieut-Col Commandant, was High Sheriff of Yorkshire, and created a baronet in1866.
and the surrounding area. The Sowerby Bridge Chronicle was published by William Ackroyd each Friday and had four pages. Most famous of his sons Henry came into prominence when he contested Halifax as a Liberal-Conservative candidate in 1847, being returned to Parliament together with Sir Charles Wood, later to become Lord Halifax. Church of England logo reproduced by permission of the Archbishops Council. Historic Maps of Sowerby Bridge and the local area. Click here for more information. He died after a long illness in 1886 aged 74 years. Historic Sowerby Bridge has been divided into separate pages:-. With its history of weaving and water mills, there’s much to discover in this little town. Add to My Visit. Sowerby Bridge Shire Cruisers. Before the Industrial Revolution the area was divided between the parishes of Sowerby, Norland, Skircoat and Warley. Opposite the Inn is the terminus of the Calder and Hebble canal, completed here around 1760 and also the Rochdale canal, completed around 1792.When these waterways were at the height of their success and numerous boats were daily completing their journey, The Navigation Inn would be a popular social centre. The name "Sowerby" is probably derived from the old Norse "Saur-by" meaning "farmstead on sour ground". By the The Parish of Sowerby Bridge, formed in 1869 from the Parish of Halifax, was made up of portions of 4 historic townships, Skircoat, Warley, Sowerby and Norland, dating back to Medieval times. Our despatch times are normal, but Royal Mail & Parcelforce delivery times are varying depending on location - some parcels arrive next day and others are taking up to 10 days, which we have no control over. If you have any pictures showing our history and heritage or any stories you would love to share with us, we would love to hear from you, please use our contact form in the first instance, In addition to those resources listed here, there is also an excellent collection of local history on Malcolm Bulls website, The Calderdale Companion, Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge Registered Charity Number 1131180. 35 photo books