Photographs of the Remnants of the Aerial Ropeway in Hebden

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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Foundations for power cable support to Bolton Gill Engine Shaft
Date: late 1850s. Photographer: Chris Foster.

Bearing mount for power cable to Bolton Gill Engine Shaft
Date: mid-1850s? Photographer: Chris Foster. See location

Bearing mount for power cable to Bolton Gill Engine Shaft
Date: late 1850s. Photographer: Chris Foster. See location

Pit for original water wheel supplying power to Bolton Gill Engine Shaft
Date: mid-1850s? Photographer: Chris Foster. See location

Site of water wheel pit 50 m above Miner's Bridge built to drive an aerial ropeway.
Date: late 1860s? Photographer: Chris Foster. See location

Foundation pillar for the aerial ropeway taking power from Holebottom to Bolton Gill
Date: 1860s. Photographer: Chris Foster. See location

Foundation pillar with shackle for the aerial ropeway taking power from Holebottom to Bolton Gill
Date: 1860s. Photographer: Chris Foster. See location

Tunnel for the aerial ropeway taking power from Holebottom to Bolton Gill
Date: 1860s. Photographer: Chris Foster. See location

Power wheel in buried section of the aerial ropeway taking power from Holebottom to Bolton Gill
Date: 1860s. Photographer: Chris Foster. See location

Foundation pillars for the aerial ropeway taking power from Holebottom to Bolton Gill
Date: 1860s. Photographer: Chris Foster. See location

Hole in a wall to allow passage of the aerial ropeway taking power from Holebottom to Bolton Gill
Date: 1860s. Photographer: Chris Foster. See location

Pillars to support power cable from Holebottom to Bolton Gill Engine Shaft
Date: 1860s. Photographer: Chris Foster. See location

Wheelpit on Bolton Haw Side to supply power to Bolton Gill Engine Shaft
Date: 1860s. Photographer: Chris Foster. See location

A 60cm fragment of cable used to carry mechanical power across Bolton Hawside to Bolton Engine Shaft
Date: 1850s. From the collection of: Peter Hodge.

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