Loose_Grip/Pete's photos with the keyword: Halifax

In this view northwards it took some cropping to remove the high 1970s bridge and leave the buildings and chimneys of Dean Clough Mills to stand alone. Built in the 1840s–60s for Crossley's Carpets & once one of the world's largest carpet factories the mill closed in 1983 & was bought by a consortium to develop the Grade II listed site for various commercial and cultural uses. This included returning the Millstone Grit stonework to its former beauty. In the foreground is the parapet of the Victorian cast & wrought-iron North Bridge which spans the Hebble Valley. As well as the river Hebble extensive railway yards were once located in the valley and in fact the Halifax & Ovenden Railway jointly with Halifax Corporation financed the construction of North Bridge which was completed in 1871. Until 1960 the former HOR North Bridge station was located beneath the bridge to the right. HFF to everyone. Have a great weeked.

First light is on the horizon in this view south from Mansion Lane bridge as an unidentified Northern Class 195 diesel multiple unit heads upgrade towards Halifax and onwards to Bradford & Leeds with 1B99 the 06.49 Hebden Bridge to York service.

Not far from Halifax Minster, architecture of a different nature. The complex Victorian steelwork of the 1855 ex-Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway station roof is seen from the top of the stairs down to platforms 1 & 2.

With first light on the horizon this is the view south from Mansion Lane bridge Halifax as Grand Central Class 180 diesel multiple unit heads towards Dryclough & Greenland junctions and onwards to London with 1A59 the 06.56 Bradford Interchange to London King's Cross.

Dean Clough mill & chimney from Corporation Street, Halifax. Dean Clough is a group of large factory buildings built in the 1840s–60s for Crossley's Carpets becoming one of the world's largest carpet factories. Closed in 1983 the mills now provide office space for some 150 companies, art galleries, restaurants and The Viaduct Theatre.

Contrasting 19th & 20th century bridge architecture spanning the Hebble Valley. The Victorian cast & wrought-iron North Bridge was completed in 1871 and as well as the river Hebble it crossed the once extensive railway yards. In fact Halifax Corporation & the Halifax & Ovenden Railway jointly financed its construction. Burdock Way, the modern flyover system, was opened in 1973 to take the A58 and A629 traffic over the valley leaving North Bridge in use for local traffic only. The steps lead down to Dean Clough mill.

The view northwestwards from Keighley Road at Denholme north of Halifax. The skyline is dominated by Ilkley Moor of bart 'at fame. Bingley & Keighley lie in the Aire valley in front of the moors Centre foreground is dominated by the disused Hewenden Viaduct on the former Great Northern/ LNER line from Bradford to Thornton & Keighley via Queensbury.

The sun shines on Halifax's ex-Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway station & its remaining island platform dating from 1886 while the industrial scenery beyond stands in the gathering cloud.