On This Day
22nd 1902 Elland's new public baths opened by Coun W.H.Eastwood JP
22nd 1912 Rastrick Library opened
22nd 1940, A bomb fell on Hanson Lane, killing 11 people.
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22nd 1983 Sainsburys opened
Building of North Bridge Leisure and site of Sainsburys (back left)
Site of Sainsburys and North Bridge Leisure
Picture Quiz
The Halifax Evening Courier ran a column for many years called 'The Trend of Things' where they printed a local photograph which was often poor quality. See if you can recognise these places.
1. Where is this? ![]() 3. Which Church is this? ![]() Answers Tomorrow |
2. Which school is this? ![]() 1. Where is this old courier photo of? ![]() |
Answers from Yesterday
1. Ainley Top Branch Road
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2. Albion Inn at Lane Head, Brighouse now Success Chinese Take-away
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3. Whiteley's at corner of Bethel Street and Huddersfield Road, Brighouse
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4. Back of Wool Merchant Hotel
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I'll Have A Pint
Ritz in Bradford Road, Brighouse in the 1930's
Wish You Were Here
Postcard From Halifax
Maybe the 'Wish You Were Here' title is a little inappropriate!
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