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Character Profile: John Jagger Builder & Contractor 1874 – 1956

Born: 1 June 1874, RastrickDied: 24 November 1956, Halifax Infirmary (aged 82) John Jagger was the builder and contractor responsible...

Mystery inhabitants of Carr Lane 1925 – 1939

Below is a list of occupants compiled from the electoral registers from 1925 to 1939 (1938 is missing from ancestry...

Carr Lane Widening — Colne Valley Guardian, 28 November 1924

An article describing Slaithwaite Council’s plans to widen Carr Lane and the auction of properties that would become the new...

Harold “Harry” Redman (1912–1985)

Fish Frier • Sweet Shopkeeper • ARP Warden Carr Lane Resident for Over 50 Years Born: 18 August 1912Died: 27...

Stories from Rowell’s Bakery – Conversation with Michele & Nicholas Rowell

Initially owned by Wilfred Armitage of Marsden.Wilfred Rowell was the baker and took over the business along with his wife...

No. 18 Kaye & Shaw: a SlawitSHOP! research profile

(with unanswered questions). The first clue we had as to the occupancy of No.18 Carr Lane was from the 1936...

Enid Hampshire: The Woman Behind “Bottomley’s” – Shop No. 17, Carr Lane

When Enid Alexandra Hampshire bought No. 17 Carr Lane in March 1954, she gave the shop a new name that...

Recollections of life at CVMP by Ray Howard

Starting the Business (1982) In 1982 I was looking to start my own business in the motor trade and decided...

Character Profile: Mary Louisa Hobson, Fancy Draper & Milliner (1879 -1955) . Colne Valley Motor Parts

When the brand-new parade of shops on Carr Lane opened in late 1925, one of its very first occupants was...

Character Profile: Jane Annie Townend, Carr Lane Newsagent (1881–1943). Ryder & Dutton

Overview Jane Annie Townend was a hardworking and independent woman who ran the newsagent’s shop at 12 Carr Lane, Slaithwaite...

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We have undertaken an enormous task. We endeavour to alter any incorrect information. If you spot anything, please, kindly, let us know.

We believe we have only published documents that are in the public domain or have the consent of the owner. If you think there is an error, please get in touch. Census of England and Wales1. Crown copyright. Source of Newspaper Adverts: Huddersfield and Holmfirth Daily Examiner (–1999). Used for non-commercial heritage research; typographical rights expired.

With thanks to the many volunteers, artists, schools, shops and businesses in Slaithwaite that have made this project a success.

Including: The Slawit Sifters, 19-25 research group, Talk Drama, Sing Global, Fibre Tribe, HAF, Frances Noon, Jane Horton, Josh Pickles, Simon Kenworthy (Known Aim) Noah Burton, Ringaile Narkeviciute; Chris Chinnock, Richard Bryne, Richard Izzard Wilberlees I&J School, Slaithwaite CofE Primary School, Neilds Academy Slawit Band, The Bees Knees, Impossible Theatre Belinda O’Hooley, Jimi, Jessica Burnard-Martin, Rose Condo, Adam Strickson & Balbir Dance Company, Andy Burton, Sam Hodgson, Nicola Sills, Anna King, Jess Baker, Robin Simposn, Leanne Rowley, Ben Burgin, The WI, George Shaw’s, Ruddi’s, Northern Soul, Cobwebs, Ryder and Dutton, Valli Opticians, Green Valley Grocers, Culture, CVMP, Bottomley’s, Mateer, Vanilla Bean, Slaithwaite Post Office, Acorn and Pip, Kirkwood Hospice Charity Shop Gordon McMin (Canal and River trust) Slaithwaite Moonraking, The Watershed, Kim Strickson Creative Steps, Antiques Warehouse, Jagger Family, Andy Harris

With thanks also to: Diversity PR; Heritage Quay, University of Huddersfield; Kirklees Museums and Galleries; Mikron Theatre Co; Root Cellar, Huddersfield and District Family History Society; Ryder & Dutton; St James’s Church; The Colne Valley Museum; West Yorkshire Archive Service, Wakefield & Kirklees;The Women’s Institute; Slaithwaite Scouts; York Theatre Royal; Slaithwaite Moonraking; The Watershed.

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