Twixt Aire and Calder - Image Detail

A colour slide showing foam on the River Aire at Castleford. The foam was caused by detergents deposited in the river by textile mills, activated by the weir. Also in the photograph is Hartley's Bridge, built by Jesse Hartley in 1808, which replaced a seven arched wooden construct. On the right hand side of the bridge is Ship Inn, with Hartley's warehouse on the left of the picture. All Saints Parish Church and Allinsons flour mill can also be seen. Internal Reference: Castleford and District Historic

Image reference: xl01814

Description: A colour slide showing foam on the River Aire at Castleford. The foam was caused by detergents deposited in the river by textile mills, activated by the weir. Also in the photograph is Hartley's Bridge, built by Jesse Hartley in 1808, which replaced a seven arched wooden construct. On the right hand side of the bridge is Ship Inn, with Hartley's warehouse on the left of the picture. All Saints Parish Church and Allinsons flour mill can also be seen. Internal Reference: Castleford and District Historic

Keywords: bridge, river, public house, warehouse, flour, mill, church

Place name(s): WF10, Castleford

Date(s): 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970

Date added to archive: 25/11/2003

Original rights: Castleford and District Historical Society

Permission rights: Castleford and District Historical Society

Digital rights: WMDC Libraries and Information Services

Digital publisher: WMDC, Education and Cultural Services, Libraries and Information Services

River Aire, Castleford