Sunday, 26 November 2023
Pickle Bridge Railway 2014
Sunday, 28 May 2023
Anchor Pit Abutment
Anchor Pit was once the site of a railway junction near Brighouse, West Yorkshire. It is where the Pickle Bridge line split from the Calder Valley Main line in the direction of Bradford until closure in 1952. Some of the lines structures remain to the north of the River Calder in the direction of Wyke, but to the south of the river not much evidence remains that their was once a railway junction here, except the remains of what was once part of the crossing over the the valley. This abutment pictured being the only remains.
I took these pictures on the 27th May 2023 with aNikon d3300 camera.
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A Snicket In Brighouse
Inspired by Bill Brandt's "A Snicket in Halifax", these 2 pictures show a similar stair climb in nearby Brighouse. Taken whilst walking the canal's from Huddersfield to Brighouse this set of steps is found near the former Anchor Pit Railway Junction at the end of Birds Royd Lane - Woodhouse Lane.
I took these 2 pictures on the 27th May 2023 with a Nikon d3300, they can also be seen full resolution and un-watermarked on Clickasnap.
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Sunday, 9 October 2022
A few Water Shots From Brighouse. March 2019
These pictures taken in March 2019 show various water based images taken around the Brighouse area. They were just randomly taken whilst out for a walk.
There are a total of 7 pictures which can be seen below and on Clickasnap full size, resolution and un-watermarked.
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The Calder & Hebble Navigation towards Ganny Foot Lock |
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The Calder & Hebble Navigation at Brookfoot bend. |
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Brookfoot Lock on the Calder & Hebble Navigation. |
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The M62 Motorway over the Calder & Hebble Navigation at Brighouse. |
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Calder & Hebble at Cromwell Bottom. |
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The junction of the Calder & Hebble Navigation and River Calder at Brighouse. |
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The River Calder at Brighouse. |
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Sunday, 11 September 2022
Artworks of Calderdale
The following are a collection of digital artworks I created based on photograph's I took in 2013 of various well known places of interest in Calderdale. They can also be seen on Clickasnap, where copies can also be purchased or just view if you require.
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Todmorden Town Hall. |
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Hebden Bridge Railway Station |
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Stoodley Pike Monument |
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Halifax Railway Station |
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St Mary's Church Clocktower, Luddenden. |
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Todmorden Unitarian Church |
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Ruins of the Church of Thomas a' Becket, Heptonstall |
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Copley Toll House |
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Brighouse Library and Smith Art Gallery |
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Piece Hall before refurbishment |
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Old Bridge Over Hebden Water, Hebden Bridge |
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Friday, 7 January 2022
Brighouse Library & The Smith Art Gallery.
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
Railway Stations of Calderdale Past and Present.
Saturday, 29 December 2018
Train Stations of the Calder Valley
Saturday, 6 October 2018
A Photographic Journey Through Brighouse Railway Station (August 2018)
August 2018. A simple date, a snapshot in time, captured by my trusty Nikon D3300. But within those digital frames lies a story, a whisper of history echoing through the platforms of Brighouse Railway Station. It's a story of change, resilience, and the enduring spirit of rail travel.
Brighouse Railway Station, seemingly just another stop on the line, holds a past far richer than its modern facade might suggest. Did you know it first opened its doors – or rather, its platforms – on the 5th of October 1840? Back then, it was known as "Brighouse and Bradford." A curious name, considering trains couldn't even reach Bradford directly until 1854 when the Halifax line was completed! It also bore the moniker "Brighouse for Rastrick," hinting at its role as a key transport hub for the surrounding areas.
Imagine the scenes: the billowing steam, the rhythmic chugging of locomotives, the bustle of Victorian passengers. It's a stark contrast to the sleek, modern trains that glide through today. However, progress, as it often does, brought change. The original station, a relic of a bygone era, was sadly closed on the 3rd of January 1970. A final, poignant farewell as the 6:53 PM London King's Cross to Bradford service passed through, marking its demise.
And then, silence. The station, a vital artery of the town, was gone, demolished, its history seemingly erased. But the story doesn't end there. Like a phoenix from the ashes, Brighouse Railway Station was reborn, reopening on the 29th of May 2000, at its original location. A testament to the community's desire to reconnect with its past and embrace the future.
However, the tale of Brighouse isn't complete without a mention of its neighbour, Elland. Originally slated to reopen its own station alongside Brighouse, Elland's revival has been a saga of delays. The projected 2022 opening, with a £22 million price tag, highlights the challenges of modern infrastructure projects. "Only 22 years late," you can't help but chuckle, a wry nod to the famed (or infamous) efficiency of old British Rail. "We may be late, but we get there eventually," a sentiment that resonates with the slow, steady rhythm of railway progress.
These photographs, captured on a warm August day, are more than just images. They're a portal to the past, a reminder of the enduring legacy of rail travel. They speak of the generations who passed through these platforms, of the stories etched into the very fabric of the station.
So, the next time you find yourself at Brighouse Railway Station, take a moment to appreciate its history. Listen for the echoes of steam, imagine the bustling crowds, and remember the resilience of a community that brought its station back to life. And perhaps, spare a thought for Elland, patiently waiting for its turn to join the story.
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