Gibson Mill

This Autumn I have had a rare chance to revisit a favourite place: Hardcastle Crags near Hebden Bridge. In its heart sits this mill and pond. The mill, now a small cafe, even has seats where I am here to picnic whilst admiring this wonderful view.

This fine old mill now owned by The National Trust lies in a very picturesque valley. The Gibson Mill was built around 1800. It was one of the first generation mills of the Industrial Revolution. The Mill was driven by a water wheel inside and produced cotton cloth up until 1890. In 1833, 21 workers were employed in the building, each working an average 72 hours per week

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Annalia S., gezginruh, Antje P., Keith Burton and 25 other people have particularly liked this photo

33 comments - The latest ones

Berny ^club

wonderful subject and reflection!

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Berny ^club

Thanks Berny. A great place for people such as you and I.

5 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

wow !! magnifique photo , ambiance , composition , reflets

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Thank you my dear friend, for this wonderful comment.

5 years ago.

John Cass

Brilliant image, nicely composed and wonderful reflections.

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to John Cass

Nice to see you again John. Very happy that you have enjoyed this old favourite place of mine.

5 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Superbement clonée *****
Bonne et agréable journée.

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Another visit and nice comment from you Malik.

5 years ago.

TOZ ^club

Another great Image of the mill Herb nice reflections.
All the best TOZ

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Nice to see you here Toz. In a way I was inspired by your recent Gibson Mill to travel up there again and attempt some new Autumn photos of the Crags and Mill. You know that I have taken many photos of the mill over the years but I was amazed that I did not have any on here. So that is now corrected of course. it seems that, as usual, we have the same eye to capturing this mill like this. I also have one with the fauna foreground but this won out on the day. Happy that you have enjoyed it.
Cheers, Herb

5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.

uwschu ^club

wunderschön anzusehen

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to uwschu ^club

Vielen Dank Uwschu.

5 years ago.

Nora Caracci ^club

really an Interesting View and a superb photo !

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Nora Caracci ^club

Nice to see you here Nora. Of course, glad you enjoyed this photo too.
Regards, Herb

5 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Very beautiful with the reflections, Herb ! A very nice place !

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thanks Ulrich, Always nice to see you and your favourable comments here.

5 years ago.

J. Gafarot ^club

One living history history again.
And those 72 hours per week, something to remember but I will stop there any further comments.
Thank you Herb.

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to J. Gafarot ^club

Thanks Jose. We have come a long way since those 72 hours per day but in some places in our World this still goes on. Glad you liked it. ~ Herb

5 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

Wonderful the reflex

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thanks a lot Annemarie.

5 years ago.

Peter Chet ^club

Yes, As all other comments,a great photo Herb.
You say there is a cafe inside, but is there still the remains of the machinery left inside for viewing?
Regards Peter

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Peter Chet ^club

Thanks for this Peter, glad you liked the pic. Besides the cafe which sits in a small corner, the Mill as a whole is a Heritage centre with a big exhibition area showing how it was once with many exhibits. Here is a very intersting site with the details: www.hebdenbridge.co.uk/features/gibsonmill.html
Cheers, Herb

5 years ago.

Peter Chet ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

So many places I would love to visit, but sadly will never.

5 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Herb

Like a postcard!

Great colours

Nice composition, and a superb set of reflections!!!

Best Wishes, and a good weekend
Peter

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Good to see you again Peter. A spot that I have been to quite a few times but it is more than an hours drive from my home. Our Ipernity friend Toz (above) and I seem to have a friendly competition on how many we take of this Mill and small pond. I think he sees it more often though. Hard not to get nice pictures of this but I very much thank you for your kind words about it anyway.

Best Wishes and enjoy the weekend too. Herb

5 years ago.

cammino ^club

Great reflection!

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to cammino ^club

Thanks my friend.

5 years ago.

ColRam

De superbes reflets et une très belle lumière !

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to ColRam

Good to see you and your nice comment here ColRam. Regards, Herb

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Lovely image and nice reflections Herb

Thank you for posting in the group
www.ipernity.com/group/magicalsunlight

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Good to see you Roger. Always good to share in your group. Herb

5 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

Glorious light and wonderful reflections..............and the mill looks splendid..!!

5 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thanks Keith. An old favourite as said above, seen in today's light. A lot going for this place Keith. If you ever get up here, I can recommend the walk.

Cheers, Herb

5 years ago.

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