Photographs of Documents Pertaining to Hebden's History

This is a collection of photographs of items of historical interest which may be found in the township of Hebden. I would like to thank Chris Foster in particular for devoting so much of his time and his photographic expertise to the project.

Note: This is work in progress, and there are many items around the township that we are intending to add. However, if you have anything in your house or possession that you would like to share, please let us know. Those old bottles and signs all have their own story to tell.

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Front of cover of almanac produced for Ralph Bowdin, Grocer of Hebden
Date: 1888. From the collection of: Ken Longthorne.

Front of cover of almanac produced for Ralph Bowdin, Grocer of Hebden
Date: 1892. Photographer: Chris Foster.

Front of cover of almanac produced for T. Stockdale, Grocer of Hebden
Date: 1907 Photographer: Chris Foster.

Front of cover of almanac produced for T & A Stockdale, Grocers of Hebden
Date: 1913. From the collection of: Peter Bowdin Photographer: Chris Foster.

T.A. Stockdale promotional calender.
Date: 1958 Photographer: Chris Foster.

St. Peter's Church organ - Grade II certificate awarded in recognition of its historic importance.
Date: 2004. Photographer: Chris Foster.  See location

St. Peter's Church organ - Original bill from Harrison & Harrison, Organ Builders.
Date: 1894.  See location

Ralph Bowdin - invoice for liquor made out to E. Waddilove (of Pickering End?)
Date: 1891. From the collection of: Colleen Harrison.

A copy of Hebden School's accounts.
Date: 1883. From the collection of: Ken Longthorne.

Apprenticeship agreement between William Bell and his son William.
Date: 1903. From the collection of: Anthea Dacy.

Plan of the Ibbotson Institute plot from the original conveyancing document
Date: 7th March 1906. From the collection of: The Trustees of the Ibbotson Institute Photographer: .

A Primitive Methodist Sunday School Diploma of Honour awarded to Christopher Tattersall (1850-1928), Hebden's village postman.
Date: 5th December 1911. From the collection of: Ken Longthorne.

A poster for a 1917 concert held in Hebden School.
Date: 1917. From the collection of: John Henry Herd.

World War 1: Hebden's roll of honour in the Ibbotson Institute.
Date: c. 1918. Photographer: Chris Foster.  See location

Invoice for the tithe payment due on Parish lands.
Date: January 1919. From the collection of: Parish Council.

Rules of the Ibbotson Institute.
Date: Unknown. From the collection of: Ibbotson Institute. Photographer: Chris Foster.  See location

Wanted notice put out by the Parish Council after vandalism.
Date: May 1928. From the collection of: Ibbotson Institute. Photographer: Chris Foster.  See location

Notice of Parish Council election results - the first held by ballot.
Date: April 1937. From the collection of: Parish Council.

Program for a play put on by the Hebden Players at the Craven Festival.
Date: 8th February 1939. From the collection of: Lyn Morgan.

Notice of Parish Council election results - the first held since 1937 because of the war.
Date: April 1946. From the collection of: Parish Council.

Contract for the supply of electricity for the newly installed street lights.
Date: May 1947. From the collection of: Parish Council.

World War II Hebden's roll of honour in St. Peter's Church.
Date: c. 1945. Photographer: Chris Foster.  See location

Leaflet for Hebden's celebration of Queen Elizabeth's coronation in 1953
Date: 1953. Photographer: Chris Foster.

Part of the 1969 Hebden Sports program.
Date: 1st September 1969. From the collection of: Gordon Longthorne.

Program for Hebden's celebration of Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee in 1977
Date: 1977. From the collection of: Gordon Longthorne.

John Hodgson's (1828-1897) funeral card.
Date: May 1st 1897.

Ann Wallace's (1902-1903) funeral card - front, and centre pages
Date: March 2nd 1903. From the collection of: Julie Fairbanks.

Lot Moore's (1879-1907), of Coppergill, funeral card - front, and centre pages
Date: October 19th 1907. From the collection of: Julie Fairbanks.

Richard King's (1858-1910), of Coppergill, funeral card - front, and centre pages
Date: November 3rd 1910. From the collection of: Julie Fairbanks.

John Moore's (1883-1912)funeral card - front, and centre pages
Date: March 21st 1912. From the collection of: Julie Fairbanks.

Sarah King's (née Calvert) (1853-1915) funeral card - front, and centre pages
Date: June 8th 1915. From the collection of: Julie Fairbanks.

Mary Whitehead's (1912-1915), of Coppergill, funeral card - front, and centre pages
Date: June 27th 1915. From the collection of: Julie Fairbanks.

John Preston Wallace's (1843-1918) funeral card - front, and centre pages
Date: December 30th 1918. From the collection of: Julie Fairbanks.

Margaret Georgina Beaumont's (née Matthewman) (1856-1927) funeral card
Date: May 1st 1927. From the collection of: Julie Fairbanks.

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