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A
glimpse into bygone times of a township on the Lancashire and Yorkshire
border through a miscellaneous collection of articles, data and
anecdotes. |
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Presented by Dorothy Hargreaves
and Linda Briggs |
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After
accumulating a large collection of information about the people
and places in and around the area of Todmorden and Walsden, we
decided to create a website so we could share it with others.
We first met by chance in November 2002, both searching for our
families and ancestors in the area, and discovered we have a mutual
ancestor. From then onwards our family tree, like our friendship,
has blossomed. Neither of us were strangers to Walsden. Each of
us spent many happy days of our childhood visiting the village;
oblivious to the part it was going to play in our later lives.
The information on these pages was lovingly collected and we hope
that it may be of help to anyone with an interest in the area. We
would appreciate any contributions or suggestions for things you
would like to see on the site. |
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Some Christmas gift suggestions |
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An unmissable searchable CD ROM produced by Colin Hinson
The Todmorden and Hebden Bridge Almanacks
11 Volumes for the years 1876, 1889, 1892, 1898, 1901, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1912, 1913 and 1914
These almanacks are a real gem for anyone interested in the lives of the people of Todmorden and Hebden Bridge throughout the 19th Century and up to the First World War. Don't be fooled by the years of each of the volumes as events from many preceding years are covered. The almanacks give a unique insight into the lives and activities of very real people that cannot be equalled by any history book, and are the best source of information you are likely to come across. They were written by ordinary local people for ordinary local people, detailing local events, personal profiles, obituaries, life stories, births, deaths, marriages, accidents, retirements, celebrations, probates of wills and so much more. Alternate pages are given over to adverts for local businesses, with some that will make you weep with laughter. Be assured that even if your ancestors don't get a personal mention, their friends and neighbours will, and by the time you have read them you will be a great deal wiser about their lives. Obtainable from YORKSHIRE CD BOOKS price £15 post paid to your door anywhere in the world. |
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An excellent book by Frank T. Haylett
"The Law families of Todmorden and the Upper Calder Valley
16th to 20th Centuries"
This book is a result of 30 years' worth of detailed research. It is a 500 year history of the Law family of this area as it spread throughout the English speaking world. It links and pulls together the many branches of the Law family in 258 size A4 pages, giving details of each family branch, who they were, what they did, and where they lived. There are 35 Law family trees spreading 500 years, a map of the area showing the location of their farms and homes, and 13 pages of glossy photos. It is normally
priced at £20 but it will be available from TODMORDEN TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE, THE BORDER BOOK SHOP in Todmorden, and THE BOOK CASE in Hebden Bridge at a significant reduction from
that price. It can be
purchased directly from Frank Haylett at an offer price of £10+p&p. Details can be obtained from Frank on frank.haylett@tiscali.co.uk
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A wonderful book about Todmorden and Walsden families
"A Rough Path near the Holly Tree" by Rosemary Stevenson
a story about the Hollinrakes and related families around Todmorden 1558-2008
www.rosemarystevenson.co.uk
Containing 168 glossy pages with many photographs and other illustrations, detailing the histories and stories about some of the Hollinrake, Astin, Haigh, Shackleton, Hartley, Travis, Hackett, Greenwood, Lingard, Marshall, Taylor, Kershaw, and Lord families of Todmorden and Walsden. It was lovingly researched, compiled and published by Rosemary, herself a Hollinrake. It is available from ROSEMARY at £17.50 plus £2.50 postage, or from the TODMORDEN TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE at £20, or THE BOOK CASE in Hebden Bridge at £17.50. A very good present!
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