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Bingley, Five Rise Locks, Leeds And Liverpool Canal c.1900
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At 127 miles, this is the longest canal in Britain, and creates a vital trans-Pennine crossing between the mill towns of Yorkshire and the seaports of the Mersey. The famous Five Rise locks raise barges and boats an awesome 60 feet. This splendid view shows both the flight and boats. The furthest boat is a steam-powered tug, which will move the immaculate coal-laden transom-sterned 'short boat' with sweeping lines and long wooden tiller. It could carry a load twice the size of a narrow boat. Note the fancy rope-work on the stern: it is clean, despite the dirty cargo.

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Alfred Patchetts Butchers
My gandfather was Alfred Patchett and he was a successful butcher in the making when he opened his butchers shop in Chapel Street, Bingley. I believe it is the road which runs off to the right in this photograph. I have a photo of him standing proudly in the doorway of the shop,only a young man in his early 30s. It looked to be a flat roofed building. My mum remembers as a young girl going to the shop ...see more
Bingley, Main Street c1955
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The boats in the photo belonged to my great aunt. As a young boy my job (unpaid) was to ferry the boats across the river and pick up any stray boats. I was very small, aged probably 6, could not swim, but there was no health and safety then!! My great-aunt was a very strict Victorian lady. Her motto was "Work comes first". Happy days?
Bingley, Boating on the Aire 1923
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Teacher Training College
I was so excited to come here - the start of the rest of my life. The night time views over the valley - so many lights - were thrilling. I couldn't wait to get out and walk all round the area, the air was so clear I grew an inch! For the first time I had central heating in my room. So many memories, too many to tell, of new friends and good times and heartaches too! Good old College.
Bingley, the College 1926
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