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Nab End, EllandRef N247
Area of Elland just above the Long Wall.

In 1830, there was an open-air meeting of Chartists and Abraham Hanson addressed the crowd.

See The Nab, Elland

Nab End, Hove EdgeRef N2
Area of Brighouse / Hove Edge near the junction of Finkil Street and Halifax Road.

See Finkhill and Nab End Quarry

Nab Hill WaggonwayRef N374
A system built for the transportation of stone from a quarry at Nab End, above Mytholmroyd.

The quarry was formerly part of Blackwood Common in Sowerby Township.

The waggonway is shown on the first edition OS maps, and was expanded extensively during the 19th century. The tracks are part of a public footpath and turn off into the quarry.

A farm nearby also uses the track for access.

The site is accessible by permission of the landowner.

See Ashday Rutway and Nab End Quarry, Cragg Vale

The Nab, OgdenRef N112
A collection of cairns and other features – including the remains of a round house

Nab RoydRef N44

Nab WaterRef N432
Stream to the north-west of Halifax.

Mesolithic remains – including about 4000 flint tools – have been found here

Nabb, RevRef N262
[1???-17??]
A Halifax clergyman who wrote an anonymous poem
Callista, or The Injured Beauty, a Poem founded on fact [London 1759]

Nadin, SamuelRef N439
[1830-1???] Born in Dukinfield, Cheshire.

He was a cashier for carpet manufacturer [1871].

He married Sarah [1825-1???].


Sarah was born in London
 

Children:

  1. Helen [b 1851] who married James Sunderland Sladdin
  2. Marion [b 1857] who was an apprentice milliner [1871]
  3. Emily [b 1858]
  4. Edgar [b 1862]
  5. Edith W. [b 1864]

They lived at 23 Spring Terrace, Brighouse [1871]

Nagle, Benjamin BurtonRef N589
[1829-1876] Son of Mary Ann & James Richard Nagle.

He served as a Sergeant with the 13th Hussars.

In 1854, his regiment took part in the Charge of the Light Brigade. He was awarded the Crimea Medal with clasps for Alma, Inkerman and Sebastopol, and Her Majesty's Silver Medal for long service and good conduct.

After leaving the army, he enlisted in the Second West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry.

He and his wife came to live at 33 Union Street South, Halifax.

He died in Halifax Infirmary of cancer of the tongue [19th April 1876] (aged 47).

He was given a military funeral – organised by Thomas George Johnson – with a procession led by 96 members of his Militia Regiment, a firing party, and the Regimental Band in full dress.

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: K 32 C]

Nahum'sRef N150
See Union Mills, Holmfield and Union Mills, Salterhebble

Nailer, Richard theRef N22

Naillour, RichardRef N46
[12??-13??]
Of
Clifton. In 1308, he paid 6d to the manor court for a licence to
mine sea coal

Nairn, JohnRef N806
[1898-1916]
Son of Margaret (née Rigby) [1877-1950] & John Nairn [1869-1939].

Born in Bury, Lancashire.

He lived at 2 Ash Terrace, Dyson Lane, Ripponden [1915].

During World War I, he enlisted [16th November 1915], and served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st Battalion Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment).

He died of wounds at Salonika [4th October 1916].

He was buried at Lahana Military Cemetery, Greece [Grave Ref I A 23].

He is remembered on Ripponden War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Stones Wesleyan Methodist Church, Ripponden

Najib, MohammedRef N544
[19??-] He was the first Asian to be elected to Calderdale Council [1986].

In 1988/1989, he was Deputy Mayor of Calderdale to Mayor Joseph Kneafsey

Nalson, JohnRef N229
[16??-1730]
Of
Pump, Southowram and Dove House, Northowram.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Martha who married William Wood

The Northowram Register records that he


died suddenly in an Alehouse at Bailey Hall, Halifax
 

Nalson, RobertRef N62
[1625-16??]
Antiquary and historian. He produced a collection of papers
Miscellanea five Observationes collectaniae [1665]

NamesRef N9990

Nanholme Mansion, LangfieldRef N312
Owners and tenants have included

Nankivell, William HenryRef N153
[1897-1975] Born in Braintree

In 1924, he married Edith Buckley in Halifax.


Edith was the daughter of
Miles Martineau Buckley
 

Children:

  1. Robert H [b 1927]
  2. Barbara M [b 1930]
  3. John R [b 1932]

The couple died in Braintree

Nanny: Mad NannyRef N546
[18??-18??]
A half-witted girl. Like her mother,
Grace, she was a professional beggar at Todmorden. She and her mother lived near Cross Stone Church.

She had several children by several fathers

Napier, Rev John RussellRef N234
[1858-1939] MA.

Son of Sarah Bateman and Richard Clay Napier of Plymouth Grove, Manchester.

Born in Preston.

He was educated at Preston, Marlborough College & Trinity College Cambridge, ordained deacon [1883], ordained priest [1884], curate of Leigh, Lancashire [1883-1886], and curate of St Paul's, Preston [1886-1890], before becoming Vicar of St Peter's Church, Walsden [1890-1906].

In 1906, he exchanged with Rev Ronald Fisher McLeod to become rector of North Fambridge, Essex [1906-1911].

On 5th January 1888, he married Mary Augusta Roe at St Mary's, Eccles.


Mary Augusta was born in Eccles, Lancashire
 

Children:

  1. Lionel Everard [1888-1957]
  2. twins Jack Leslie [1894-1973]
  3. Kathleen Mary [1894-1976]
  4. Grace Everard [1900-1979]

On 24th May 1900, he and his wife dedicated a stained glass window at St Peter's Church, Walsden in memory of his parents.

The couple died in Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex: John [12th March 1939]

Narrow Nick Bridge, LuddendenfootRef N553
Bridge over the Rochdale Canal to Sagar Richards and FairLea Mill.

See Narrow Nick, Luddendenfoot

Narrow Nick, LuddendenfootRef N749
Aka Narrow Neck. Area of Luddendenfoot between the Calder and the Rochdale Canal.

In the late 1800s, workers' housing was built here.

See Narrow Nick Bridge, Luddendenfoot

Nase End, ErringdenRef N45
Area once known as Gunerwallnase. Crabtree records that there was once a tower here

Nash, AlfredRef N301
[1888-1918] Son of William Nash.

He was a member of Skircoat Green United Methodist Free Chapel / a member of Central Chapel, Cleckheaton / a half-timer / worsted bobbin setter [1901] / a worsted overlooker [1911] / employed by Jesse Robinson & Son Limited.

On 8th January 1916, he married Hannah Shillitoe in Cleckheaton.

They lived in Cleckheaton [1918].

During World War I, he joined up [April 1917] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He was severely wounded in the head, and died of his wounds [17th October 1918] (aged 29).

The Halifax Courier [2nd November 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Vadencourt British Cemetery, Maissemy, France [Grave Ref III A 30].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Copley War Memorial

Nash, JohnRef N318
[1???-1???]
Constable at Todmorden & Walsden [1766]

Nash, ThomasRef N2000
[1814-1853]
He was a cattle dealer.

In 1833, he married Elizabeth, daughter of William Scholfield.

Children:

  1. John
  2. Mary
  3. James
  4. Thomas
  5. Anna
  6. Betty

The family lived at

The couple were buried at Christ Church, Todmorden

Nash, WilliamRef N349
[1852-1913]
Son of John Nash, labourer.

Born in Oving, Buckinghamshire.

He was a labourer of Copley [1877] / a gas house labourer [1881] / a gas stoker [1891] / a woollen hoist tenter [1901] / a mill labourer (worsted spinners) [1911].

On 25th December 1877, he married Alice Ann Luty [1858-19??] at Christ Church, Pellon


Alice Ann, of Copley, was born in Midgley / Luddendenfoot, the daughter of Thomas Luty, singer
 

Children:

  1. child who died young [before 1911]
  2. child who died young [before 1911]
  3. Sarah Ann [b Norland 1880] who was a worsted spinner  [1891], a worsted twister [1901]
  4. John [b 1882] who was an oil works labourer [1901]
  5. Beatrice Alice [b 1884] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
  6. Alfred
  7. Ethel [1891-1893]

The 1911 census shows that they had had 7 children of whom 4 were still alive at that time

The family lived at

  • 92 Railway Terrace, Copley, Skircoat [1881, 1891]
  • 167 St Stephen's Terrace, Copley [1901, 1911]
  • 85 Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton [1918]

National Charter AssociationRef N572
A Chartist association. In 1850, branches were recorded at Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, and Rochdale

National Cinema, HalifaxRef N532
Aka The National Electric Cinemas Limited. Recorded in 1917 at Commercial Street, Halifax

National Cycle NetworkRef N563
Routes 66 and 68 pass through the district

National Heritage List for England (NHLE)Ref N410
The database of historic buildings, listed buildings and scheduled monuments, with photographs of these.

The superseded the earlier Images of England website

National Post Card CompanyRef N500
Picture post card dealers at 19 Bull Green, Halifax [1905]

National Provincial & Union Bank of England LimitedRef N716
Recorded in 1923 at Bradford Road, Brighouse

National Provincial BankRef N31
The building at the junction of Waterhouse Street and New Crown Street opened in 1926 when the area was redeveloped.

In 1971, the National Provincial merged with the District Bank and Westminster Bank to form the National Westminster Bank / NatWest Bank.

See NatWest Bank, Halifax and Provincial Bank Chambers, Halifax

National Schools SocietyRef N493

National SocietyRef N494
Founded by Dr Andrew Bell. They set up schools for the poor within the teachings of the established church, in contrast to the non-sectarian Lancasterian schools. A National School opened behind Trinity Church on Harrison Road in 1815.

See British School and Haworth Church School [1832]

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to ChildrenRef N537
Recorded in 1917 at 24 Rhodes Street, Halifax when John Musgrave was inspector

Nattrass, RobertRef N771
[1860-1???] A cart driver of Southowram.

Inspector Hey and other officers saw Nattrass throwing stones at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Brighouse.

He was charged with taking part in the Irish Riots of 9th May 1882.

He was committed to gaol for 4 months with hard labour

NatWest Bank, BrighouseRef N163
See Albert Place, Brighouse and London & Yorkshire Bank

NatWest Bank, HalifaxRef N32
Waterhouse Street / Crown Street. Domed building in Portland stone. It was built in 1926 as a branch of the National Provincial Bank

Naughton, JohnRef N647
[1847-1???]
Born in Ireland.

A newspaper advertisement of July 1877 announced

HIGH CLASS SCHOOL for the SONS OF GENTLEMEN

John Naughton begs to inform the Gentry of Halifax and neighbourhood that in accordance with his original intentions he proposes to move to SELBOURNE VILLAS, SAVILE PARK ROAD, HALIFAX (owing to the tenancy of Captain Campbell not expiring till the end of May the school has been conducted from 6, Heath Villas) 

Headmaster at Carlton House School, Halifax [1880, 1881]

He married Eliza Ann [1858-1???] from Great Ayton, Scarborough

Navey, EdwardRef N383
[1816-1876]
Born in Soyland.

He was a master cotton spinner employing 30 hands [1861]. He established Edward Navey & Company.

On 27th June 1855, he married Elizabeth Cooke [1810-1873] from Soyland/Sowerby Bridge, at Square Chapel, Halifax.

He established Edward Navey's Charity

Navey's: Edward Navey & CompanyRef N478
Cotton spinner and manufacturer at Navey's Mill, Soyland and Hanging Lee Mill, Ripponden. Partners included Edward Navey, John Shaw, and John Haigh

Navey's's: Edward Navey's CharityRef N674
Established by Edward Navey. This made a bequest of £100 each to Stones Methodist Church and Rishworth Baptist Chapel, and another to the poor of Soyland, to be distributed annually.

Recorded in 1902, when a total of £20 15/- was distributed to 37 applicants.

In January 1906, a total of £15 10/- was distributed – in sums varying from 5/- to 20/= – to 40 applicants. A sum of 2 guineas was also paid to Halifax Infirmary.

See Samuel Hoyle

Navey, WilliamRef N645
[1783-1865] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a watchmaker and clockmaker at Brighouse [1829, 1842].

On 7th September 1842, he married Ellen at Hanover Street Chapel, Halifax.


Ellen, (née Crossley), was born in Halifax, & was the widow of John Mortimer
 

Children:

  1. Susannah [1844-10th June 1852] who was buried with her parents

William died in Oldham [25th November 1865].

Ellen died at Rastrick [9th January 1880] (aged 77).

The couple were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse [Grave Ref: O52]. with Caroline Mortimer [1835-1854] & Agnes Mortimer [1837-1855], Ellen's daughters by her first marriage

Navigation Warehouse, BrighouseRef N259
Built for the Calder & Hebble Navigation at the Brighouse canal basin. Opened in 1768

Navigation Wharf, HalifaxRef N507
This was the wharf for the Halifax end of the Calder & Hebble Navigation from Salterhebble. It was on Navigation Road, off Bailey Hall and Berry Lane. Several local companies had their offices, including R. White & Company and T. G. Binner

Navvy Bridge, MytholmroydRef N95
Popular name for the old Midgley Road bridge

NavvyopolisRef N79
Wooden housing on Widdop Road for the workers – and their families – who were constructing the reservoirs at Widdop, Lower Gorple, and Walshaw Dean. The site was opened around 1871.

Contemporary reports described it as

3 rows of one-storey wooden houses. Each house is occupied by one family, and each may take up to 8 lodgers. Peat is used as fuel. No dogs may be kept. Many houses own chickens and one or more pigs. The Tommy Shop sells food and household goods

Around 1872, a reading room was built. This was later used as a school-room, and Sunday services were held in the room. Later, a day school [for children] and a night school [for the men] was set up

Naylor'sRef N745
Paint and wallpaper stores at 30 Broad Street, Halifax [1936] when the proprietor was A. Naylor

Naylor ...Ref N816
The entries for people & families with the surname Naylor are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Naylor & BrookeRef N504
Printers at Hedge Top Lane, Northowram [1905]. Partners included Albert Naylor

Naylor & GoodyearRef N768
Quarry owners and stone merchants at Southowram [1868].

They had quarries at

Partners included Samuel Naylor and Mr Goodyear.

On 3rd January 1868, Edward Worsnop was killed at their quarry when a large quantity of stones and earth fell on him.

See Heap, Naylor & Company and Heap, Naylor & Goodyear

Naylor's GiftRef N212
In his will of 29th May 1609, Richard Naylor bequeathed £3 5/- per annum from lands and property at Mixenden.

Half of the money was to be given to the Curate at Heptonstall Church – who must be a Master of Arts – for a sermon on St John the Baptist's Day, and the remainder to be given to poor children of and within the parish of Heptonstall.

If the Curate was not an MA, then the whole of the money was to go to the children

Naylor's: J. Naylor & Company LimitedRef N471
In 1870, they established a Halifax depot of the Pildacre Colliery Company. In 1877, the business was taken over by John William Walton

Naylor's: John Naylor & CompanyRef N463
Albion Brewery, Warley. Founded by John Naylor.

See Rock Tavern, Elland

Naylor's: John Naylor & SonRef N621
Sanitary plumbers, gas, steam and water fitters at Cheapside, Halifax [1900]

Naylor's: Joseph NaylorRef N764
Brewer


Question: Does anyone know anything about the man or his business?

 

Naylor Lane Bar, LuddendenfootRef N747
Burnley Road. Toll bar on the Todmorden Turnpike at John Naylor Lane.

John Naylor collected the tolls here

Naylor's: William Naylor & SonsRef N554
Removals and storage, lime and coal merchants in Brighouse. Established by William Naylor

Naze Bottom Park, Hebden BridgeRef N96
Originally owned by St James the Great Church, Mytholm

Naze Farm, WalsdenRef N77
Owners and tenants have included

Now derelict

Naze Hill, Pecket WellRef N218
There is a cup-and-ring mark on a rock here

Nazebottom Temperance Brass BandRef N670
Recorded on 21st December 1907, when they had a gathering at Sobriety Hall, Todmorden.

See Walter Mitchell

Nazebottom Temperance Prize BandRef N166
Aka Nazebottom Temperance Brass Band. Established on 24th August 1885. Recorded in 1897, when a fund-raising event took place to discharge debts incurred by the purchase of new instruments

Neagle, AnnaRef N74
[1904-1986] Film-star and actress. She visited Halifax in January 1939

Neal, DawnRef N111
[19??-] She was Mayor of Calderdale [1996-1997]

Neal, HenryRef N269
[1801-1850] Born in Leeds [29th March 1801].

On 24th July 1826, he married Ann Wainhouse.


Licence Date: 21st July 1826
 


Ann born in Halifax, baptised at Halifax Parish Church [27th March 1803], was the daughter of
Robert Wainhouse
 

Children:

  1. Robert [b 1828]
  2. Martha Ann [b 1832] who married [14th August 1861]  James Pascoe Uran
  3. John Wainhouse (Neal) [b Southport 1839]
  4. Alfred [b 1844]
  5. Joseph [d 7th July 1867]
  6. Henry William [d 20th July 1872]

The couple died in Boston Spa: Henry [16th July 1850]; Ann [2nd June 1853]

Near Bent Head Farm, Pecket WellRef N202
Keighley Road. Late 18th century laithe-house.

See Bent Head, Heptonstall and Far Bent Head Farm, Pecket Well

Near Hazlehurst, ShibdenRef N140
See Hazlehurst

Near Mires, SouthowramRef N741
See Pot Ovens, Southowram

Near Siddal HallRef N452
Recorded in 1840, when Joseph Holt lived here

Neatby, ErnestRef N339
[1886-19??] MM.

Son of Fred Neatby.

Born in Halifax.

He was a welder for boiler maker [1911] / employed by Graham & Fleming, boiler makers, Boothtown.

In [Q3] 1913, he married Mary a Tansey in Halifax.


Mary had been a laundress boarding with Ernest's widowed mother & family in 1911
 

Children:

  1. Dorothy F. A. [b 1914]
  2. Winifred L. [b 1915]

The family lived at 10 Palm Street, Boothtown.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the West Riding Regiment.

He was awarded the Military Medal [1918].

He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Saint Edward's Mission Church, Boothtown His brother, Fred was killed in the same battle that he won his distinction.

Ernest survived the War

Neatby, FredRef N704
[1857-1904] Son of James Neatby.

Born in Sheffield.

He was a boiler maker [1891].

In [Q3] 1881, he married Mary Helen Annie Lediard [1858-1???] at St Mary the Virgin, Rawmarsh, Rotherham.


Annie was born in Worcester
 

Children:

  1. Tom [b 1883] who was a brickyard labourer [1911]
  2. Ernest
  3. Fred
  4. Gertrude Leah [b 1891]
  5. Herbert [b 1894] who was a cotton piecer [1911]
  6. Charles Sidney [b 1901]

They lived at

  • 28 Grant Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 4 Severn Terrace, Derby [1901]
  • 37 St Paul's Street, Huddersfield

Fred died in Halifax [Q4 1904] (aged 47).

Living with them [in 1911] was boarder Mary Tansey [b 1887] (laundress). Mary later married Ernest Neatby

Neatby, FredRef N636
[1887-1917] Son of Fred Neatby.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of St Edward's Mission Church, Boothtown / a dyehouse labourer [1911] / employed at Bedford's soap works, Huddersfield.

In 1916, he married Beatrice M. Illingworth in Huddersfield.

Children:

  1. Ernest K. [Q4] 1916

They lived at 36 St Peter's Street, Boothtown, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [November 1915], and he served as a Sergeant with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died of wounds in hospital [1st December 1917] (aged 30).

He was buried at Mont Huon Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref V D 8B].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother Ernest won the MM.

in the same battle when Fred was wounded

Neath, AnnieRef N695
[1874-1921]
A Halifax domestic.

On 17th March 1921, she was sentenced to death for murdering her child

Neath, RonaldRef N455
[1924-1980] Landlord of the Duke of York, Stainland [1956-1962]

Neaverson'sRef N817
Glass, china and earthenware dealers established around 1890 by Walter Neaverson.

The business was at 12 Old Arcade, Halifax [1905, 1913], 15 Old Arcade / 5 Russell Street [1936], and Princess Street, Halifax [1980]. They were also at Huddersfield and Doncaster [1913].

Walter Neaverson died in Huddersfield [24th March 1956].

In 1957, Gladys, wife of Arthur Pickles, bought the shop and ran the business until 1970.

The business was then taken over by Charles Ratcliffe and Doll Sunderland.

The business closed in June 2011.

See Michael Whitaker

Neaverson, WalterRef N516
[1861-1956]
Born in Peakirk, Northamptonshire.

He established Neaverson's glass, china and earthenware dealer in Halifax [around 1890].

Walter died in Huddersfield [24th March 1956]

Ned Hill, BradshawRef N665
Area on the shoulder of Soil Hill

See Ned Hill Road, Holmfield

Neddy Bridge, TodmordenRef N583
A bridge on the Rochdale Canal

Neech, Dr James T.Ref N513
[18??-19??]
MD.

Physician and surgeon and medical officer of health and medical officer at the Borough Fever Hospital. He lived at 2 Savile Park, Halifax [1905]

Needham & GreenwoodRef N593
Brass founder at Hebden Bridge.

Partners included T. Needham, J. Needham and W. Greenwood.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1874

Needham, Arthur CharlesRef N315
[18??-1916]
He worked for
Firth's Carpets in Bailiff Bridge.

During World War I, he served as a Captain with the 8th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment.

He died 16th November 1916.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6C], on Firth's War Memorial, and on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial

Needham, CharlesRef N798
[1835-1899]
He was a tobacconist living at 33 Grove Street, Halifax.

He died at Halifax Union Workhouse [28th April 1899] (aged 64).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: M 57 D]

Needham, CrabtreeRef N191
[1836-1880] Son of John Needham.

Born in Heptonstall.

Baptised 1836.

He was an errand boy [1851] / a warehouseman [1857] / a labourer iron foundry [1861] / a piece singer [1871] / a stoker.

In [Q2] 1857, he married Grace Greenwood [1836-1???] at Heptonstall Church.


Grace was born in Erringden, the daughter of William Greenwood, overlooker.

She was a throstle spinner (cotton) [1861]

 

Children:

  1. Lydia Hannah [b 1859] who was a cotton doffer [1871], a  cotton frame tenter [1881] & married John Waterman
  2. Thomas [b 1863] who was a farm labourer [1881]
  3. Sarah E. [b 1866] who was a worsted twister [1881, 1891]
  4. John William [b 1867] who was a worsted doffer [1881],  was a wool comber [1891]
  5. Amanda [1869-1873]
  6. Annie [b 1874] who was a worsted spinner [1891], a  worsted winder [1901]
  7. Dinah [b 1877] who was a house servant [1891], a spinner  worsted [1901]
  8. James [b 1881] who was a puttee knitter [1901]

They lived at

  • Hebden Bridge Lanes, Heptonstall [1861]
  • 74 Lane Side, Sowerby [1871]
  • Bottom Laith, Mytholmroyd, Wadsworth [1881]
  • 10 Winter Neb, Luddendenfoot [1891]

In 1891, John William Needham was head of the household; his mother Grace was dead by 1891.

Living with them [in 1891] were Lydia, her husband John Waterman, and children.

In later years, the Needhams were living with Lydia, and her husband John Waterman

Needham, ErnestRef N627
[1885-1917] Son of Matthew Needham.

He was a creeler for a worsted weaver [1901] / a member of Square Church Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Society / employed at Crossley's.

He lived at 4 Health Street, Commercial Road, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1916] and served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Ypres [20th September 1917] (aged 32).

The Halifax Courier [10th November 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 82-85 & 162A], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets

His brother John also died in the War

Needham, Rev G.Ref N506
[18??-18??]
Pastor at
West Vale Baptist Church [1888-1892]. He retired in June 1892 after 44 years' ministry

Needham, JamesRef N68
[1849-1913] Hebden Bridge-born mycologist.

He was an iron-worker. He studied in his spare time and – with Charles Crossland, also self-taught – he identified many new species of fungus.

The two men were founder members of the British Mycological Society.

He was buried at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge

Needham, JohnRef N209
[1806-1856] Son of Samuel Needham, moulder

Born in Bradford.

He was a moulder [1823, 1841, 1843] / an iron moulder [1851].

In 1823, he married Betty Crabtree.


Betty, of Heptonstall, was the daughter of
John Crabtree
 

Children:

  1. George [bapt 1825] who was a shoe maker's apprentice  [1841]
  2. Thomas [bapt 1828]
  3. Hannah [1833-1844]
  4. Crabtree
  5. James [1841] who died aged 14 months

The children were baptised at Birchcliffe General Baptist Chapel, Wadsworth.

In 1841, the family were living with Betty's parents.

Betty died in 1843 (aged 39).

She was buried on 3rd August 1843 at ?.

On 25th December 1843, he married Hannah Crabtree at Heptonstall Church.


Hannah a cotton baler, was the daughter of John Crabtree, and sister of his first wife
 

The family lived at Bridge Lanes, Hebden Bridge [1851].

Living with them [in 1851] were widowed sister-in-law Sarah Newell [b 1799] (drawer card room cotton), and unmarried niece Esther Crabtree [b 1821] (power weaver cotton), and her children Abraham Crabtree [b 1842] (errand boy) Elizabeth Crabtree [b 1850].

John died in 1856

Needham, JohnRef N179
[1876-1917] Son of Mr Needham.

Born 23rd October 1876.

He was employed by the Halifax Billposting Company / a well-known tenor & trained at the Royal College of Music / a member of the Choir at St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street / Choirmaster at St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street, St Bernard's Catholic Church, Halifax and at Leeds Catholic Cathedral.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Willie who served with the West Riding Regiment  [World War I]
  2. Edith
  3. Jack
  4. Madge
  5. Hilda
  6. child

He lived at Carlton Street, Halifax.

He died at home after a long & severe illness [31st July 1917].

The Halifax Courier [4th August 1917] reported his death with a photograph. His brother Thomas Needham was killed in action [World War I], and his brother James Needham was hospitalised with trench fever

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery

Needham, JohnRef N601
[1880-1917] Son of Matthew Needham.

He was treasurer at Halifax Textile Trades Club / a bobbin setter [1891] / a worsted loomer [1901] / a twister and drawer in for cloth manufacturer [1911] / a twister-in at Martin Sons & Company Limited, Pellon Lane Mills.

In [Q3] 1903, he married Elizabeth Kelly in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Stanley [b 1904]
  2. Jack [b 1908]
  3. Ronald [b 1913]

They lived at

  • 5 Spring Hall Lane, Halifax [1911]
  • 31 Cobden Street, Halifax [1917]

During World War I, he enlisted [15th July 1916] and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed [13th August 1917] (aged 37).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

His brother Ernest also died in the War.

In [Q2] 1923, Elizabeth married John R. Batchelor in Halifax.

They lived at 56 Commercial Road, Halifax

Needham, MatthewRef N18
[1851-1933] Son of Mary & John Needham.

Born in Tideswell, Derbyshire.

He was a plush weaver [1891] / a worsted carpet weaver [1901].

In [Q2] 1872, he married Margaret Eliza Beaumont [1853-1???] in Halifax.


Margaret was born in Manchester
 

Children:

  1. Emily [b 1873] who was a twiner & piecer [1891], a cotton  twiner piecer [1901]
  2. who married Mr Haigh and was widowed by 1901
  3. Irvine [b 1878] who was a carpet printer [1891], a wool  packer [1901]
  4. John
  5. Mary [b 1883] a worsted carpet weaver [1901]
  6. Ernest

They lived at

  • Commercial Road, Halifax [1891]
  • 4 Heath Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 29 Cobden Street, Commercial Road, Halifax

Sons John & Ernest died in World War I

Needham, MichaelRef N751
[1879-1935]
A post office clerk.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. son

The family lived at 28 South Darley Street, Halifax [1935].

On 16th April 1935, his body was found in the Calder & Hebble canal, near Caddy Field Bridge. Michael had been in bad health for the last 9 years. He was last seen by his son, just before he had gone to visit the doctor. His overcoat and walking-sticks were found on the canal bank

Needham, MrRef N187
[18??-19??]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. John
  2. Thomas
  3. James who was hospitalised with trench fever

Needham, MrRef N375
[18??-19??]
Partner in
Green & Needham

Needham, RichardRef N638
[1889-1918]
Son of Mary & James William Needham of Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 12th November 1918 (aged 29).

He is remembered on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial, Pakistan, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Needham, SamuelRef N441
[1775-18??] Son of Susannah & George Needham.

Baptised at Masbrough, Rotherham [10th January 1776].

He lived at Birstall [1898].

On 22nd October 1798, he married Hannah Cawthray at St John's Church, Tong.

Children:

  1. Sarah [b 1799]
  2. George [bapt Bradford 24th March 1799]
  3. John [b 1802]
  4. Thomas [bapt Bradford 29th September 1811]
  5. Betty [b 1821]

Needham, ThomasRef N830
[1885-1916] Son of Mr Needham.

Of 8 Carlton Street, Halifax.

During World War I, and he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in Thiepval Sector, Somme [9th July 1916] (aged 31).

He was buried at Lonsdale Cemetery Authuille, France [Grave Ref IX C 8].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets

Needham's Universal Drapery & Fancy EstablishmentRef N673
Drapers at Crown Street, Halifax [1887, 1915] Established by Robert Needham

Needham, William RobertRef N373
[1850-1915] Known as Robert.

Born in Warmington [1850].

From 1880, he ran a business as a silk mercer, milliner, dress and mantle maker at his Universal Drapery & Fancy Establishment at 9-11 Crown Street, Halifax.

He was at 9 Corn Market, Halifax [1881].

In 1888, he bought land to build showrooms at the rear of the premises.

On 5th September 1887, he married Alice Mary Elizabeth Howe [1856-1936] in Kettering.


Alice was born in Kettering
 

Children:

  1. Cyril John Robert [b 1888]
  2. Gladys Madoline Nancy [1892-1893]
  3. Norman Francis William [b 1895]
  4. Irene Alice Elizabeth [b 1901]

Robert died at Linden House [6th August 1915].

Alice died at Eversley [1st August 1936], although she left a will which indicates her death as 4th April 1936.

The couple & other members of the family () were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Needless Hall, BrighouseRef N8
Halifax Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Recorded on maps produced in 1847.

Cookson & Ellis were at Needless Hall Quarry here [1896]

See Needless

Needless Road, HeptonstallRef N248
A local name for the road from Cross Lanes to Slack, Heptonstall which was built in the 19th century.

See Needless

The Negro of Victoria Road, HalifaxRef N755
In the 1930s, the gentleman in question would stand on a wheeled cart on Victoria Road, Gibbet Street – near the Victoria Cattle Market – and children would pay 1d to walk past and look at him


Question: Does anyone know anything about this man?

 

Neil, HerbertRef N294
[1892-1916] Of 82 Industrial Street, Walsden.

He was a weaver at W. L. Sandbach & Company.

During World War I, he was called-up under the Derby Scheme and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) attached to the 24th Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment.

He was killed in action [8th September 1916].

He was buried at London Cemetery & Extension, Longueval, France [Grave Ref 10 H 19].

He is (possibly) remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium, and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Neil, Archbishop RichardRef N253
[15??-16??]
In 1632, he gave orders for the local clergy to enforce church attendance and Sunday observance, and to tidy up the churches. At
Halifax Parish Church, he ordered a cracked church bell to be repaired, the galleries to be removed, the altar to be repositioned against the east wall

Neill, WilliamRef N650
[18??-1???]
Tailor and draper. Recorded in 1881 at 14 Barum Top, Halifax

Neirford, Maud (Matilda) deRef N496
[1???-1???]
From Norfolk. Mistress of
John, the 8th Earl, by whom he had two sons: John de Warenne and Thomas de Warren.

The Earl requested that these sons become his heirs, but they and their mother died before the Earl

Nell Carr, WadsworthRef N137
The name uses the element Nell

Nell Cote, TodmordenRef N92
Area of Todmorden between Lob Mill and Springside. The name uses the element Nell

Nell Mires, WadsworthRef N133
The name uses the element Nell

Nellson, RobertRef N637
[1???-12??] Son of Nelle Walker.

Halifax dyer.

He followed his father's trade as a dyer at a fulling mill near North Bridge [1200s]

Nelmires Farm, MytholmroydRef N681

Nelmires StoopRef N346
The name for Churn Milk Joan around 1778.

See Stoop

Nelson ...Ref N305
The entries for people & families with the surname Nelson are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Nelson's Croft, StainlandRef N628
Land where Stainland Mechanics' Institute was built [1883]

Nelson's: George Nelson & CompanyRef N656
Woolstapler at Gaol Lane, Halifax [1809]

Nelson House, BarkislandRef N25
Local name for Nolson House, Barkisland

Nelson's: James Nelson & SonsRef N677
Butcher at 7 Northgate, Halifax. Recorded in 1909 & 1936

Nelson's: James Nelson & Sons LimitedRef N790
Butchers at Commercial Street, Brighouse. Recorded in 1908, when Fred Bottomley became the manager of their new shop in Commercial Street, Brighouse

Nelson's: John Nelson & Sons, TodmordenRef N65
Recorded in 1921, when they were at Millstead Mills, Castle Street, Todmorden.

At that time, Fielden Kershaw worked there as a loom oiler and his son Edward, worked as a weaver


Question: Does anyone know anything about the Company or the business?

 

Nelson's Life Pensions for WidowsRef N615
A 1900 advertisement announced

Nelson's Life Pensions for Widows

Every Married Woman should read this page

Because by purchasing half lb. of Tea weekly, for five consecutive weeks, they are entitled to a pension of 10/- per week in the event of their husband's death, provided their husband is, when they commence purchasing the Tea, certified to NELSON & Co., by a duly qualified medical practitioner, to be in good health; or 5/- per week by purchasing quarter lb. weekly

A certificate of health will be dispensed with in the case of customers who have purchased the Tea every week for the twelve months next previous to the husband's death

NELSON & Co. will be pleased to forward, on receipt of a Post Card, the names and addresses of over 800 Widows who are receiving their 10/- or 5/- Pensions every week

NELSON & Co. are paying away £15,000 per annum to widows who have purchased their TEA, the price of which is 2/2 per lb

Local Branch; 29, Violet Street, Halifax
Head Office; Louth, Lincs

NeptuneRef N134
The first fire-engine in the town manned by the Victoria Mills Fire Brigade Samuel Baines's Victoria Mills in 1855. On 14th August 1895, Neptune was unable to provide the water pressure needed to tackle a fire at Sugden's flour mill, and someone had to run a mile to a tank to increase water pressure. It was decided to buy a new steam-fired engine. Neptune was retired in 1906.

See Brighouse Borough Fire Brigade

Neptune Bridge, Hebden BridgeRef N393
A single-arch bridge over the Rochdale Canal. The house at the corner was the Neptune Inn. In the 1970s, the arch was filled in.

It was reopened when the bridge was rebuilt and widened in March 1985.

See Black Pit Aqueduct

Nesbitt, BillyRef N220
[18??-19??]
Todmorden-born footballer. He was deaf from birth. In 1914, he won an FA Cup winner's medal playing for Burnley. In 1921, he won a first division championship medal

Nesbitt, RobertRef N297
[1???-194?]
Of Todmorden.

During World War II, he served with the Royal Navy.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Nesham, Rev George DoveRef N267
[19??-19??]
Vicar of
Ripponden [1977-1980]. He left in 1980 to be vicar of Satley, Durham

NestléRef N6
Current successor in the Mackintosh, Rowntree-Mackintosh PLC, Rowntree sequence of Halifax confectioners, they took over the company in 1988 – after a rival attempt by Suchard failed.

See A. J. Caley & Son Limited

Nestor, Right Rev Donald PatrickRef N260
[1938-2003]
He was born in Calcutta, and grew up in Halifax.

He attended Heath Grammar School [1950-1957]. After studying Theology at Oxford, he became curate near Dewsbury, then in the Portsmouth diocese. In 1972, he went to Southern Africa, and he was chaplain at the National University of Lesotho for 7 years.

In January 1978, he was appointed Suffragan Bishop of Lesotho. He became famous in the country for spreading the Word of God, to places which were difficult to reach, by riding on horseback to get there.

In 1992, he returned to England, and became Vicar at Bretherton, near Preston. In 2001, he entered the monastic Society of the Sacred Mission at St Anthony's Priory, Durham

Nether Brea, ShibdenRef N161

Nether Field House, SowerbyRef N762
Aka Lower Field House.

Recorded in 1608, when it was a messuage owned by Jeremy Brigg.

Owners and tenants have included

The property remained in the Holroide family until 1702 when Joseph Holroide, gent of Sowerby sold it to James Stansfeld.

It was later known as the Old Hall to distinguish it from the newer Field House

Nether Hazlehurst, ShibdenRef N146
See Hazlehurst

Nether House, Hove EdgeRef N7
Upper Green Lane. Aka Upper Green, Upper Green Farm, and Black Horse Farm.

It is mentioned in Domesday Book. It is probably the oldest surviving dwelling in Brighouse.

A mediæval timber-framed building was erected about 1589. The 3-bay house was cased in stone [around 1700].

There is a priest hole in the building.

The main road which passed in front of the house – Apple Tree Lane – is now a small path.

In the 1850s, the house was the Black Horse pub.

Owners and tenants have included

Nether Longley, NorlandRef N99
Late 17th century house.

See Longley

Nether Royd, SoylandRef N4230
Owners and tenants have included

See Lower Nether Royd, Soyland

Nether ShibdenRef N351
William de Schepden is recorded here in 1306.


Question: Could this be the same as Lower Shibden Hall?

 

Nether Woodhouse, RastrickRef N261
See Lower Woodhouse, Rastrick

Netheredge, BrighouseRef N1005
Lightcliffe Road. Built by Robert Arthur Kershaw [before 1919]. He almost went bankrupt and had to sell Netheredge [1933]

NetherfieldRef N123
One of the areas of common land around Halifax Parish Church in the 14th century. Others were Blackledge-Ing, Hall-Ing, Sydel-Ing, Northfield, Southfield.

Netherfield lay immediately north-east of the church

Netherton House, HolmfieldRef N429

Owners and tenants have included

See Netherton Mill, Holmfield

Netherton, NorthowramRef N60
Recorded in 1851, when John Clay & family lived here

Netherwood, BrighouseRef N184
Woodhouse Lane. Early 17th century house with early 18th century mullioned windows. There is a dairy. Owners and tenants have included

It is now 2 private dwellings

Netherwood, DavidRef N446
[1792-1846] Born in East Ardsley.

He was a maltster [1814] / landlord of the Oddfellows Arms, Brighouse [1846].

On 3rd December 1814, he married Mary Ann Steel [1793-1856] in Snaith.


Mary Ann was born in Wakefield
 

Children:

  1. Mary Ann [b Wakefield 1816; d 1892] who married James Law
  2. Joseph [1818-1842] who was a maltster, & was buried All  Saints' Church, Wakefield
  3. John William [1832-1859] who was buried with his parents

David died at the Oddfellows Arms [5th February 1846].

After his death, Mary took over at the Oddfellows Arms.

She died there [13th April 1856].

The couple were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Netherwood, JohnRef N340
[1835-1878] Son of Joseph Netherwood.

Born in Norland.

He was a stone mason [1851] / a mason [1861] / a stone mason [1871].

On 24th December 1859, he married Mary Ann Earnshaw [1834-1919] at Elland Parish Church.


Mary Ann was born in Norland
 

Children:

  1. James [1860-1867]
  2. Ada [1862-1921] who died in Storthes Hall
  3. Joseph
  4. Emma [1869-1869]

They lived at

  • 2 Heath Hall, Norland [1861]
  • Spark House, Norland [1871]

Members of the family were buried at St George's Church, Sowerby

Netherwood, John WilliamRef N310
[1891-1915] Aka Jack.

Son of Joseph Netherwood.

He was a dyer's labourer [1911] / employed by Blackburn Brothers.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died following a German gas attack [19th December 1915].

The Halifax Courier [8th January 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Ypres Reservoir Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref I B 9].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge

Netherwood, JosephRef N353
[1800-1864] Born in Warley.

He was a stone mason [1841, 1851].

He married Judith Butler [1801-1870].


Judith was born in Warley
 

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1824] who was a woollen weaver [1841]
  2. Sarah [b 1828] who was a woollen piecener [1841]
  3. Helen [b 1830]
  4. John
  5. James [b 1835] who was a stone mason [1851]
  6. Susan [b 1837]
  7. Joseph [b 1839]
  8. Samuel [b 1841]
  9. Maria Jane [b 1842]
  10. (possibly) Elizabeth Ann [b 1846]
  11. Judith Ann [b 1848]

They lived at

  • Norland [1841]
  • Upper Spark House, Norland [1851]

Netherwood, JosephRef N309
[1866-1944] Son of John Netherwood.

Born in Norland.

He was a warehouseman of Spark House, Norland [1890] / a cotton maker-up [1901] / a cotton warehouseman [1911].

In 1890, he married Betsy Jane Elvin [1866-1947] at Halifax Parish Church.


Betsy Jane, of Skircoat, was born in Ludford, Lincolnshire, the daughter of George Elvin, gas stoker
 

Children:

  1. John William
  2. Florence B. [b 1892] who was a worsted rover [1911]
  3. Cyril [b 1899] who was a cotton piecer [1911]
  4. Annie [b 1900]
  5. Jannie [b 1903]
  6. Jim [b 1906]
  7. George [b 1910]

The family lived at

  • Providence Place, Sowerby [1891]
  • 20 Old Marsh, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
  • 34 New Marsh, Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge [1911]

Joseph died in Sowerby [10th January 1944].

He was buried at St George's Church, Sowerby.

Betsy Jane died in Sowerby [13th August 1947]

Netherwood, TimothyRef N106
[1???-16??]
The family came from Northowram.

He lived at Giles House, Hove Edge from 1655 A datestone at the house records 1655 T N

Netherwood, TimothyRef N688
[16??-17??]
He was
Constable of Northowram [1722]

Netherwood, TimothyRef N143
[17??-16??]
Of Haugh Shaw.

He married Elisabeth [1743-1797].

There is a memorial to Elisabeth in Halifax Parish Church

Nettleship, ArthurRef N19
[18??-1914] Born in Castleford.

During World War I, and he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He was killed in action [1st November 1914].

He is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial, France [Grave Ref 31], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Nettleship, JohnRef N55
[1844-1???]
Son of
William Nettleship.

He was an apprentice plumber & glazier [1861] / a plumber.

In 1871, he was living at 16 Silver Street, Halifax with his brother William and family

Nettleship, JonathanRef N56
[1839-1888] Son of William Nettleship.

He was a woolstapler [1861] / an auctioneer [1888].

In [Q4] 1871, he married Emily Caw [1844-1915] in Halifax.

Jonathan died 12th January 1888 (aged 49)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1146] with his parents

Nettleship, StanleyRef N819
[1905-1953]
Son of
W. Nettleship.

Born in Halifax.

He was a plumber at 42 The Boulevard, Halifax.

He continued to trade under his father's name: W. Nettleship.

He has a workshop and garage at 97 King Cross Road [1940s to 1953].

In [Q3] 1928, he married Elsie Mary Greenwood in Halifax

They lived at

He died 26th October 1953.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,782 19/3d. Probate was granted to his widow Elsie Mary

Nettleship, WilliamRef N813
[1811-1851] Born in Gainsborough.

He was innkeeper of the Old Bull's Head, Halifax [1845, 1851].

Around 1835, he married Hannah Waring [1813-1866].


Hannah was born in Ryall, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1835]
  2. Ann [1837-4th July 1841] who died aged 4 years & 3  months, and was buried with her parents
  3. Jonathan
  4. William
  5. John
  6. Maria [b 1846]
  7. Eliza(beth) [1847-6th March 1851] who died aged 3 years &  7 months, and was buried with her parents
  8. Emma [b 1849]
  9. Hannah [b 1851]

They lived at 101 Bull Green, Halifax [1851].

William died 20th September 1851 (aged 40).

After his death, Hannah took over at the Old Bull's Head.

Hannah died 5th August 1866 (aged 53) 

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1146]

Nettleship, WilliamRef N54
[1841-1922] Son of William Nettleship.

Born in Halifax [28th January 1841].

He was an apprentice plumber & glazier [1861] / a plumber employing 1 man & 1 boy [1871] / a plumber & glazier (employer) [1901].

On 1st October 1866, he married (1) Mary Jane Mackrill [1843-1872] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1867]
  2. Louisa [b 1870]
  3. Mary Jane who died 25th February 1872 (aged 5 weeks), &  was buried with her parents

Mary Jane died in childbirth [13th February 1872] (aged 29).

On 16th December 1873, he married (2) Harriet Topham [1854-1900] in Welbourn, Lincolnshire.

Children:

  1. Gertrude [b 1875] who married Louis Edgar Riley
  2. William
  3. Mabel [b 1884]

They lived at

Living with them [in 1871] was brother John Nettleship.

Harriet died 20th February 1900 (aged 46).

William died 26th March 1922 (aged 81).

He and his wives were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1774]

Nettleship, WilliamRef N824
[1877-1933]
Son of
William Nettleship.

He was a plumber [1901].

In [Q4] 1901, he married Annie Ellison in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Stanley
  2. Ralph [b 1908] who married [1933] Susan Greenwood

The family lived at 42 The Boulevard, Halifax [1905].

William died at home [13th March 1933].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,246 12/9d [Resworn £1,600 7/2d] to his widow Annie.

His son Stanley continued to trade under his father's name

Nettleton, AbrahamRef N811
[1820-1883] Born in Southowram.

He was a grocer.

In [Q2] 1875, he married Rachel Freeman in Halifax.


Rachel, 19 years his junior, was the daughter of Job Freeman
 

Children:

  1. Amelia Ann [b 1876]

Abraham died 27th January 1883

Rachel died at 26 Park View, Halifax [26th March 1904] and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2015] with the children of Abraham Wood

Nettleton & RhodesRef N80
The acquired Clough Mills, Stone Chair after Henry Bottomley & Company. In 1916, they sold the Mills to Samuel Smith

Nettleton, ArnoldRef N501
[1876-1917] Of 15 Naylor Street, Hanson Lane, Halifax.

Son of George Edward Nettleton.

He was educated at the Crossley Orphanage, Halifax / an errand boy [1891] / a half-back for the Halifax Rugby Team / a dyer's labourer at Bowling Dyke [1901, 1911] / employed by H. Fletcher & Company Limited.

In 1911, he was boarding with the Greenwood family at 15 Naylor Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed by a shell whilst on duty in the street at Bullecourt [13th April 1917].

The Halifax Courier [28th April 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at H.A.C. Cemetery, Ecoust-St.Mein, France [Grave Ref III H 18].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Nettleton, BenjaminRef N685
[1861-1904] Born in York.

He was a drayman.

On 22nd October 1882, he married Alice Warren [1860-1959] in Halifax.


Alice was born in Malvern
 

Children:

  1. Harry [1882-1911]
  2. James William
  3. Jessie [b 1886]
  4. Olive [b 1888]
  5. Frank [1891-1955]

The children were born in Halifax

Nettleton, EdithRef N53
[1880-1930]
Halifax-born missionary.

In 1930, she and her colleague Miss Eleanor June Harrison were kidnapped by Chinese bandits. In October 1930, the women were beheaded

Nettleton, EdwardRef N398
[18??-18??] Around 1855, he established the Borough Bottling Works in what became known as Nettleton's Yard, Brighouse.

In [Q4] 1849, he married Mary Empsall in Halifax.


Mary was the daughter of William Empsall
 

Children:

  1. Ernest E. [b 1868] who was a wire manufacturer's clerk [1901]

Nettleton, EricRef N20
[1920-1942] Of 9 Sefton Terrace, Pellon Lane.

He was a member of Salem Methodist New Connexion Chapel, North Parade / educated at Heath Grammar School & Halifax Art School.

During World War II, he enlisted [July 1940], and he served as a Sergeant / Wireless operator / Air Gunner with the 218th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 20th August 1942 (aged 22).

He was buried at Kiel War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 4 C 6].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates

Nettleton, ErnestRef N750
[1918-1944]
Foster-son of Lydia & William Booth of Brighouse.

In [Q2] 1941, he married Muriel Southern in Calder District.

They lived in Brighouse.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 105th Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 14th July 1944 (aged 26).

He was buried at Foiano Della Chiana War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref II G 6]

Nettleton, George EdwardRef N338
[1850-1884] Born in Bailiff Bridge.

He was a time keeper (carpet works) [1881].

In 1873, he married Jane Nicholl [1854-1???] in Halifax.


Jane was born in Halifax.

She was a carpet bag machinist [1891]

 

Children:

  1. Percy [b 1875] who was a dyehouse clerk [1891], a dyer's  clerk [1901]
  2. Arnold
  3. Mary [b 1878] who was a worsted spinner [1891]
  4. Harry [b 1880] who was a worsted doffer [1891], a dyer's  labourer [1901]
  5. Grace [b 1883] who was a worsted twister [1901]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

  • 18 Colbeck Street, Halifax [1881]
  • 26 Launceston Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 14 Redcar Street, Halifax [with Percy as head of the  household 1901]

George Edward died in 1884 (aged 34).

Jane died in 1900 (aged 46) 

Nettleton, James WilliamRef N564
[1884-1918] Son of Benjamin Nettleton.

Born in Halifax [23rd October 1884].

He was a career serviceman.

In 1911, he was serving with the Royal Navy. aboard the battlecruiser HMS Inflexible.

During World War I, he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Pembroke.

He died in Halifax [10th December 1918] (aged 35)  after becoming ill on board his ship.

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [F C 98]

Nettleton, JohnRef N132
[1801-18??]
Of Southowram.

On 26th May 1822, he married Lydia Greenwood [1801-1846] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Charles [b 1823]
  2. William [b 1825]
  3. Mary [b 1827]
  4. John

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram

Nettleton, JohnRef N152
[1836-1882] Son of John Nettleton.

Born in Southowram.

He was a stone quarryman [1858].

On 5th July 1858, he married Sarah Bates [1838-1909] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Southowram
 

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1859]
  2. Charles [1860-1924]
  3. Walter [b 1863]
  4. Emma [1865-1887] who never married
  5. Lydia [1868-1894] who never married
  6. Carlotta [1871-1913] who never married
  7. Harry [1875-1888]

The family lived in Southowram.

John died in Halfpenny Can Lane [4th December 1882].

Sarah died at the Poor Law Hospital in 1909.

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram

Nettleton, JosephRef N376
[17??-18??]
Halifax innkeeper.


Question: Does anyone know which inn this may have been?

 

He moved to Ossett.

In October 1828, he was declared bankrupt

Nettleton, LouisRef N839
[1875-1???] Born in Southowram.

He was a farmer [1911]

In [Q3] 1904, he married Clara Louisa Robertshaw in Halifax.


Clara Louisa was the daughter of
Abraham Robertshaw
 

They lived at 3 Swift Farm, Southowram [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] were father-in-law Abraham Robertshaw and family

Nettleton, MrRef N215
[1???-1???]
He was a partner in
Harnett & Company, the Halifax camera and photographic equipment company

Nettleton, SavilleRef N754
[1920-1945] Son of Ann Elizabeth & James Edwin Nettleton of 6 Brougham Street, Boothtown.

He was educated at Boothtown Council School / a weaver at Dean Clough Mills.

During World War II, he enlisted [March 1940], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st Fife & Forfar Yeomanry Royal Armoured Corps.

He was killed in an accident [13th March 1945] (aged 25).

He was awarded the Kruisveld.

He was buried at Hasselt (Kruisveld) Communal Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref B 12].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Nettleton, Dr ThomasRef N21
[1685-1743]
MD.

Son of John Nettleton of Dewsbury.

He studied medicine at Leyden, Holland. He came to practise in Halifax.

He was the Halifax physician.

He was a member of Northgate End Chapel.

He was a pioneer in inoculation for the treatment of smallpox. The young Thomas Wright was the first person to be inoculated by Nettleton. When all other doctors in England had carried out 121 inoculations, Nettleton alone had performed 61.

Like Henry Power, he experimented with a barometer to estimate the height of Beacon Hill and Blackstone Edge.

Some of his work was published, including

  • A letter to Dr Whitaker concerning the inoculation of the smallpox [1722]
  • A letter to Dr Jurin concerning the inoculation for the small pox and the mortality of that distemper [1722]
  • A pamphlet entitled Some thoughts concerning virtue and happiness in a letter to a Clergyman [1729]. This was reprinted in 1736 and 1751

He was a well-known wit, and Daniel Defoe used him as an informant when compiling the account of his tour of Britain.

On 30th March 1708, he married Elizabeth Cotton.

Children: several including

  1. Anna [1709-1710]
  2. John [1715-1717]

He was buried at Dewsbury.

See Thomas Houlden

Nettleton, ThomasRef N412
[1808-1869] Born in Southowram.

He was a stone delver [1851].

In [Q4] 1854, he married Sarah Barber [1812-1877] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Southowram
 

They lived at Shaw Lane, Southowram [1851].

Thomas died 5th May 1869 (aged 61).

In [Q3] 1870, Sarah married Robert Ramsden.

Sarah died 12th July 1877 (aged 65).

Thomas & Sarah were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-S1]

Nettleton, WilliamRef N812
[1831-1871] Born in Southowram.

He was a grocer [1861, 1871].

In [Q3] 1855, he married (1) Sarah Turner [1827-1861] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Huddersfield
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth Ann [b 1858]
  2. daughter who died in infancy & was buried with her mother

Sarah died 8th October 1861 (aged 34).

In [Q1] 1862, he married (2) Martha Wood [1831-1899] in Halifax.


Martha was born in Leeds
 

Children:

  1. Sarah Ellen [b 1863]
  2. Edith [b 1865]
  3. George William [1867-17th January 1891] who died in New  Zealand
  4. Emily [b 1868]
  5. Mary Bertha [b 1869]

They lived at

  • Shaw Hill Yard, Skircoat [1861]
  • 19 Lower Shaw Hill, Skircoat [1871]

William died 23rd December 1871 (aged 40).

Martha died 3rd April 1899 (aged 68).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3770]

Nettleton, William HenryRef N206
[1837-1904] Son of Mary & Abraham Nettleton.

Baptised in Halifax [1st October 1837].

He was a coal merchant [1860] / a contractor [1887].

On 5th January 1860, he married Frances Haigh in Halifax.


Frances was born in Southowram, the daughter of
William Haigh
 

Children:

  1. Joshua Haigh [b 1860]
  2. Lucy Mary [b 1864] who married William Pickles
  3. Haigh [1868-4th August 1938] who was buried with his  parents
  4. Alice [1870-10th November 1892] who was buried with her  parents
  5. Fred who died in infancy
  6. Frances Emma [b 1873]
  7. Frank [b 1875]
  8. Alfred Ernest [b 1877]
  9. David Brenton [b 1879]
  10. Martha Hannah [b 1882]

They lived at Thomas Street South, Halifax [1901].

Frances died at home [12th February 1904] (aged 63).

William died 10 days later [22nd February 1904] (aged 71).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-D10]

Neumann, Carl ErnestRef N567
[1894-1918]
Son of E. G. Neumann of Westfield Farm, Warley.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 9th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died 15th August 1918 (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [Grave Ref 8]

Neuville, Madame Elise deRef N2960
[1800-18??] She was a popular singer, pianist and harpist.

(Probably) born on Kennington, Surrey, or possibly in Paris.

She appeared in concerts with Mrs Sunderland on 7th March 1839 and 24th October 1839

She also advertised private lessons in the French and Italian languages [1838].

She married either James or Robert de Neuville.

Children:

  1. Carole Augusta [b 1821] who married [11th March 1841]  William Brownhill
  2. Eliza [b 1822]
  3. John Michael [1828-1841]

She died in Margate [15th March 1886]. Probate records show that she left an estate valued at £21 to a wealthy local grocer.


Question: Does anyone know anything more about Mme de Neuville and/or her family?

 

Her grandson Bernard [1842-1???] was also an accomplished performer on the harp

Neville, MargaretRef N213
[1888-19??] Born in Liverpool.

She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted spinner at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.

She lived with George Abbott [1901]

Nevison, RobertRef N306
[1819-1867] He was a coachmen [1867].

In [Q2] 1863, he married Philis Carr Atcheson [1829-1888] in Halifax.


Philis / Phyllis was born in Norfolk.

She was a laundress [1871]

 

Child: William

The family lived at 6 Trinity House, Halifax [1871].

Living with them [in 1871] was George Hebden [b 1822] (agent).

Robert died 4th June 1867 (aged 48).

Philis died 18th May 1888 (aged 59).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1218]

Nevison, RobertRef N313
[1867-1914] Born in Halifax.

He was a yarn stretcher [1901] / a dyer's labourer [1911].

In [Q1] 1887, he married Margaret Frith in Halifax.


Margaret was born in Rotherham, the daughter of
William Frith
 

Children:

  1. Sarah Ellen [b 1888] who was a cotton reeler [1901]
  2. Phyllis [b 13th April 1889] who was a worsted drawer  [1911] & married Charles Bruno Duckitt

The family lived at 5 Whitehead Terrace, Halifax [1901, 1911].

Robert died 21st August 1914 (aged 47), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1144] with William Frith & Charles Bruno Duckitt.

In [Q3] 1916, he married (2) Walter Watson in Halifax.

Nevison, WilliamRef N307
[1863-1908] Son of Robert Nevison.

Born in Halifax.

He was a carpet setter's overlooker [1891, 1901].

In [Q3] 1883, he married Mary Elizabeth Halstead [1864-1923] in Halifax.


Mary was born in Southowram
 

Children:

  1. John Halstead [b 1884] who was a mechanic's apprentice  [1901] a machine turner [1911]
  2. Horace Carr [b 1889] who was a worsted factory hand  [1901], a wool sorter [1911]
  3. Clifford [b 1895] a shop assistant (grocery) [1911]

The family lived at

  • 25 Jubilee Road, Siddal [1891]
  • 20 Browning Avenue, Halifax [1901]
  • 53 Oxford Lane, Siddal [1911]

William died Q3 1908 (aged 45).

Mary Elizabeth died Q1 1923 (aged 59) 

Nevison, WillieRef N756
[1912-1944] Son of Annie & John Halstead Nevison of Halifax.

He was a member of ILP billiards team / employed at Dean Clough.

In [Q1] 1937, he married Ellen Thomas in Halifax.

They lived at 33 Wilson Street, Halifax.

During World War II, he enlisted with the Royal Artillery [1941], then he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd/5th Battalion Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey).

He was killed in action in Italy [30th September 1944] (aged 32).

He was buried at Cesena War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref VI E 8].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

New Assembly Rooms, HalifaxRef N295
Harrison Road.

Recorded in 1851, when John Richard Ingram was Honorary Secretary.

See Assembly rooms, Assembly Rooms, Halifax and New Rooms, Harrison Lane

New Bank Economic StoresRef N623
87 New Bank. A branch of Economic Stores (Halifax) Limited. Opened in 1???

New Bank Post OfficeRef N603
Recorded in 1905 at 97 New Bank, Halifax. It was then at the same address as the business run by H. Terry, confectioner, stationer and newsagent.

In 1936, it was at 101 New Bank and Mrs Sarah A. Horsley was in charge

New Barton, TriangleRef N424
Area lying east of Triangle.

See Old Barton, Triangle

New Belle Vue, HalifaxRef N497
19th century sporting grounds.

This was the original name for the Halifax Race Course.

See William Shackleton

New Box House, LuddendenRef N225
Recorded on maps produced in 1854.

See Box House Farm, Luddenden

New Bridge, Hebden BridgeRef N14
Aka West End Bridge, Hebden Bridge

New Bridge, Hebden BridgeRef N168
Midgehole Road. Mid 18th century bridge over Hebden Water. This is a part of the old packhorse route between Heptonstall and Haworth. It is a single-arch stone bridge

New Bridge, Luddenden DeanRef N570
Crosses Luddenden Brook below Luddenden Dean Wesleyan Chapel. Stands near Luddenden Dean Spa

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

New Bridge, LumbuttsRef N731
15 & 17 Lumbutts Lane. 2 early 18th century cottages

New British Rubber CompanyRef N515
Recorded in 1905 at 50 Southgate, Halifax

New Californian Dance BandRef N633
Recorded in 1931, when the performed at the Co-operative Hall, Hebden Bridge. Posters then announced that they were
2nd Prize Winners in Strong Competition at the recent Dance Band Contest held in Halifax

New Cattle Market, HalifaxRef N651
Stood on land which ran from Harrison Road at the eastern end of Carlton Street, to Fountain Street [1854]

New CenturyRef N90
Motor car manufactured by Hoyle Brothers & Company Limited in 1902 and capable of reaching 18 miles per hour. The body was produced by Warriner & Taylor. The car sold for £140

New Delight Table Water Company LimitedRef N613
Mineral water manufacturers at Boothtown [1936]

New Dick, RastrickRef N287
An area of Toothill Bank

New Earth Head, MidgleyRef N221
A form of the name of New Heath Head, Midgley. This suggests that the house was built in newly-claimed moorland.

Midgley workhouse was here from 1770 to 1834

New Edge Farm, HeptonstallRef N720
Edge Lane. The mid 18th century laithe-house and later cottage are listed

New Gate End Bridge, Blackstone EdgeRef N175
Mentioned in 1675. The bridge carries the Rochdale Road over Knave Holes Clough, Baitings

New Hall, EllandRef N10
Whitwell Green Lane. An important timber-framed hall-and-cross-wing, hearth-passage house built by Nicholas Savile around 1490, and cased in stone around 1670.

See Newell

New Hall Riding, RastrickRef N782

See Spout, Rastrick

New Heath Head, MidgleyRef N116
Aka New Earth Head. Just below Midgley Moor. Mediæval house. The building was once used as the local workhouse

New Holme Cottages, WainstallsRef N194
Wainstalls Road.

Owners and tenants have included

New Holme, WarleyRef N792
House formerly known as Tree.

Owners and tenants have included

New House, BarkislandRef N545
Owners and tenants have included

New House, BradshawRef N167
Aka New Grange and, The Grange, and Mitchell Hall.

It is said that there was a nunnery here at one time.

In the 15th century, it was owned by the Doughty family.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Graptolite writes that

the house was largely demolished when a family dispute arose after Mr Mitchell left the estate to his daughter, Sarah, rather than to his son, who had built Newhouse with his father's assistance. The son's wife was extremely indignant at this, and she determined that whatever became of the extensive park-like grounds, the large family mansion should not pass into the hands of her sister-in-law. Evidently she was a lady of great spirit and determination, and she gave orders that Newhouse should be pulled down. In 1808, a large number of workmen commenced the work of demolition early on a Sunday morning. They were freely supplied with beer and other refreshments, so that there was no necessity to leave the work till the building was completely razed to the ground. These proceedings were watched by hundreds of people, and caused no slight commotion in Ovenden and the district round about. Afterwards Mrs Mitchell, who always exhibited a very dignified bearing, became known by a name associating her with the pulling down of the Hall.

New House Farm, MidgleyRef N207
86 Towngate. Laithe-house dated TG/1811

New House, HeptonstallRef N193
Northgate. Dated F 17 H E 36 for local innkeepers, Elizabeth and Henry Foster. The datestone depicts 2 figures dressed in period costume.

The building is now a part of the Cross Inn

New House, LightcliffeRef N4
Built around 1529 on Eastfield Knowle by William Whitley.

Owners and tenants have included

New House, MytholmroydRef N105
Hall Bank Lane.

Halifax house with a 2-storey porch.

Dated 1718.

Around 1770, this was the home of Thomas Spencer, one of the Cragg Vale Coiners.

It was used as a storeroom by Thornber Brothers Limited [1914].

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [12th September 1930] published an article


New House, Mytholmroyd might be the new house that John Farrar settled on his relatives in 1616.

In 1721, it was in the hands of Thomas Sunderland of Hathershelf.

When the Turvin coiners were in their heyday, New House was occupied by the Spencers. Thomas Spencer, the son, was born in 1727 and in his 20s served about two years with the 33rd regiment of Foot, but was discharged with a pension. He it was, who, along with Isaac Hartley, arranged matters for the disposal of the Excise man. He, however, suffered an untimely end, for he and a colleague were active in the riots in Halifax on 7th June 1783 and both were hanged on Beacon Hill on the 16th Aug following. There are no deeds that will throw any light on the ownership of this old house

 

New House, Parrack NookRef N365
Farm.

Owners and tenants have included

New House, SoylandRef N682
Owners and tenants have included

New House, WarleyRef N791
Owners and tenants have included

The house was later known as Tree and New Holme

New Houses, MytholmroydRef N348
House built by Thomas Edmondson in 1796.

They were later known as Pall Mall

New Inn Smoke Club, Sowerby BridgeRef N344
A smoke club at the New Inn, Sowerby Bridge.

Recorded in January 1898, when T. F. Stewart was President

New Inn Workmen's Hostel, SoylandRef N6680
Recorded at the New Inn, Soyland on 16th January 1935, when Thomas Pitkethly [1886-1935] died suddenly of heart failure. He was a pedlar and had been working as temporary caretaker at the Hostel

New Laithe, EllandRef N159
Stainland Road. Early 19th century laithe-house originally 2 cottages

New Laithe Farm, WalshawRef N254

New Laithe Moor, WiddopRef N422

New Laithe, RishworthRef N371
Owners and tenants have included

New Lightlie Roids, BarkislandRef N230

New Longley, NorlandRef N171
1-16 New Longley Lane. Row of sixteen 18th century weavers' cottages.

Number 15 is inscribed 1797.

The houses had a shared work-floor which extended over 2 or more dwellings.

Owners and tenants have included

New Longley, NorlandRef N774
Area of Norland

New Market, HalifaxRef N11
The town's traditional market had been a number of stalls set up in Old Market, Market Street, and Corn market.

On 9th July 1789, the site of Halifax New Market was fixed, and the new market was built in 1790 on the Southgate site owned by Sir Watts Horton and now occupied by the Borough Market.

See Halifax Market Company

New Market Street Turkish Baths, HalifaxRef N457
Robert Mitchell, previously manager at Gibbet Street Turkish Baths, left to open his own establishment at this address in 1880.

He remained here until the baths were closed to make way for a street improvement scheme.

He bought the King Cross Street Turkish Baths [1894]

New Marsh Farm, SouthowramRef N9201
See Marsh, Southowram

New Music Hall, HalifaxRef N801
Aka the Gaiety Theatre and later Templeton's Gaiety Theatre

New Olympia Cinema, TodmordenRef N174
Burnley Road. Art Deco building which opened on the site of the Olympia Cinema, Todmorden in 1932. Serious flooding on 4th November 1931 disrupted the construction.

It closed in 1966.

It was later used as a bingo hall and a Kwik Save supermarket.

Since the supermarket chain closed [2008], the building has been closed.

It is now derelict and action groups are trying to preserve the Art Deco façade

New PellonRef N183
Area to the north-west of Halifax and west of Pellon


Question: Does anyone know why it was called New Pellon? What / where was the older Pellon?

 

New Pellon Liberal ClubRef N508
Recorded in 1905 at New Street, New Pellon when the Secretary was George Parker

New Road Cricket ClubRef N430
The cricket club at New Road Sunday School, Rastrick was formed on 2nd October 1885 when they spent 2/3d on a treasurer's and secretary's book and some postage stamps.

Later that month they spent a further £2-10s on cricket material; then in April 1886 they bought bats, wickets, pads, balls etc.

It is likely that their first game was on 24th April 1886 when the first XI played at Lockwood Church whilst the second XI played against Lockwood Church second XI at Grantham Park, Rastrick. New Road were all out for just 17 runs [Huddersfield Chronicle 29th April 1886].

In 1988, it became the Badger Hill Cricket Club

New Rooms, HalifaxRef N64
Harrison Lane. The New Assembly & Concert Rooms were designed by John Oates, and built by subscription in 1828.

The annual subscription was 1½ guineas.

Around 1835, Catholic meetings and services were held here before they moved to the St Mary's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street

The building housed a subscription library – which had moved from Old Cock Yard and other premises – a news room, a museum for the Literary & Philosophical Society, concert rooms, a reading room, a billiard room, a card room, a ball room, and a supper room. There were also private apartments for the housekeeper. The building was said to be the finest in the country.

In 1845, they were listed as the Assembly Rooms.

People who performed here included Paganini [1832].

The building was demolished in 1898 for the construction of the Police Headquarters and the Court on the site.

See Assembly Rooms, John Crowder and Orderly Room

New Street Building SocietyRef N82
Elland. Recorded 1789-1866

New Street Laundry, New PellonRef N509
Recorded in 1905, when Mrs Thomas Ibson was proprietor

New Theatre at the Talbot, WoolshopsRef N252
Mentioned in 1758 at the Assembly Rooms behind the Talbot Inn

New Theatre, HalifaxRef N148

New Theatre in White Lion Yard, HalifaxRef N758
A theatre above the stables at the White Lion Hotel & Posting House, Halifax. This was well-known for its dramatic presentations. The actor-manager Tate Wilkinson described performing here in 1776.

See Samuel Saunders

New Top ReservoirRef N631
The name given to Baitings Reservoir, Ripponden as it was being constructed in the 1950s

New Yard, StainlandRef N727
Now called Higher New Yard

New York House, SoylandRef N172

Recorded around 1800, when it was security against a mortgage taken by Elkanah Hoyle.

Mary Wheelwright was a farmer here [1871, 1881]

New ZealandRef N499

New Zealand, RishworthRef N366
Farm

Newall, AlfredRef N676
[18??-19??]
He worked with
Thomas Maden before setting up his own business as a dentist in Hall Street, Todmorden [in 1912].

An advertisement for the business in 1913 announced


A. Newall's Artificial Teeth

English and American Dentistry

Members of the Bridge End Co-operative Society can now be supplied with artificial teeth &c by A. Newall, and will receive Checks to the full value of their Purchases

A. Newall also supplies Teeth to Members of Todmorden Tradesmen's Supply Company Limited

Newall, JohnRef N699
[1792-18??]
He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the
Peninsular War

Newall, MaryRef N201
[17??-17??]
Or Newell.
Coiner of Heptonstall. She was acquitted for the murder of Abraham Ingham

Newall, William NelsonRef N38
[1???-18??]
A doorway at
Inchfield House, Walsden is inscribed WNN for him

Newberry, Harold JohnRef N833
[18??-19??]

In [Q3] 1917, he married Joan Hartley in Halifax in Reigate, Surrey.


Joan was the daughter of
John Edward Hartley
 

Newbold, George SamuelRef N188
[1821-1875] Born in Derby.

He was a painter & gilder [1851] / a carver & gilder [1861].

In [Q3] 1846, he married Sarah Ann Hudson in Halifax.


Sarah was the daughter of
John Hudson
 

Children:

  1. Ann [b 1851]
  2. John Hudson (Newbold) [1860-1864]

They lived at

  • 6 Lowe's Court, Halifax [1851]
  • 2 Lowe's Court, John Street, Halifax [1861]

George died 5th August 1875 (aged 54).

Sarah Ann died 6th March 1906 (aged 89).

The couple & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4052]

Newbold, ThomasRef N231
[18??-18??] He was a ribbon weaver [1884].

He married Alice [1816-1???].


Alice was born in Coventry, Warwickshire
 

Child: Mary Jane [b 1863] who was a throstle spinner in cotton mill [1881] & married (1) John Alfred Uttley & (2)  Hugh Augustus Walter Glasse. The family lived at

  • 5 York Street, Langfield [1881]
  • 1 King Street, Langfield [1891]

Alice was a widow by 1881.

Living with the widowed Alice [in 1891] were daughter Mary Jane, her husband Walter Glasse & children

Newbould, William H.Ref N298
[1???-194?]
Of Todmorden.

During World War II, he served with the Royal Artillery.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Newbridge Hall, MidgeholeRef N423
18th century house

Newburn, EdwardRef N3400
[1844-19??] Recorded in 1901, when he was a Police Pensioner.

He married Elizabeth [1850-19??].

Children:

  1. George [b 1881]
  2. Alice [b 1882]
  3. Elwick [b 1885]
  4. Lily [b 1886]

Newby & WoodhouseRef N530
Fancy woollen manufacturers at Brookfoot Mills [1861].

In October 1867, it was reported that, for some time, quantities of pack sheeting and similar items had been missed from Brookfoot Mill, Brighouse. On Tuesday, 22nd October 1867, George Lawton, an engineer for Mr Newby, was seen carrying a large bundle from the premises. When arrested, he was found to have sold of 5 stones of pack sheeting to John Waddington, a Brighouse rag merchant. He was charged with theft at Halifax

Newby, EdwinRef N447
[18??-19??]

In [Q2] 1884, he married Mary Akroyd [1865-1933] in Halifax.


Mary was born in Stainland, the daughter of
Benjamin Akroyd.

She was a woollen weaver [1891, 1901] / a woollen blanket weaver [1911]

 

Children:

  1. Frank [28th October 1884-7th October 1889]
  2. Alice Ann [1888-21st November 1920] who was a worsted  spinner [1901], married Leatham Norcliffe, and had a daughter  Ann [b 1910]
  3. Susan [28th March 1889-26th November 1916] who was a  woollen blanket weaver [1911] & married Craven Spencer
  4. Benjamin [14th February 1891-11th December 1897]

They lived at Cold Wells Hill, Stainland (with Mary's parents) [1901, 1911].

MARY died 2nd January 1933 (aged 68).

Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/276].


Details of Edwin's death / burial place are not yet known
 

Newby, HerbertRef N684
[1895-1916]
Son of Frances & John Newby of Luddendenfoot.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 8th Battalion King's Own (Royal Regiment Lancaster).

He died 13th November 1916 (aged 21).

He was buried at Bertrancourt Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref 1 K 2]

Newby's: W. R. Newby & CompanyRef N657
Merchants at Skircoat Green [1809]

Newby, WilliamRef N735
[17??-17??]
A merchant at Skircoat Green.

He built Skircoat House, Skircoat Green

Newcastle, Earl ofRef N548
[1592-1676] William Cavendish, the 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He was a Royalist commander during the Civil War. After the defeat at the Battle of Marston Moor, he went into exile.

See Battle of Adwalton Moor, Siege of Bradford, Sir Richard Gledhill, Sergeant-Major General Sir Francis Mackworth and Captain Langdale Sunderland

Newcomb, John BagworthRef N370
[1864-1934] Born in Bourne, Lincolnshire.

He was a stone waller [1911]

On 5th December 1888, he married Mary Jane Merrett [1868-1942] at Halifax Parish Church.


Mary Jane was born in Beelsby, Gloucestershire
 

Children:

  1. William [1897-1800]
  2. Lewis John [1889-1963] who was a fireman (mill boiler)   [1911]
  3. Annie Elizabeth [1891-1958]
  4. Wilfred Abraham
  5. John William [1907-1968]
  6. Minnie [1911-1912]

They lived at 16 Doncaster Street, Salterhebble [1911, 1934].

John Bagworth died 25th September 1934.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £941 7/4d.

Administration was granted to his widow Mary Jane.

The couple & other members of the family () were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell: John Bagworth [29th September 1934]; Mary Jane [26th August 1942]

Newcomb, Wilfred AbrahamRef N311
[1893-1917] Or Newcome.

Son of John Bagworth Newcomb.

He was a bobbin carrier (woollen mill) [1911] / a packer at Salterhebble Cotton Mill.

He lived with his parents at 16 Doncaster Street, Salterhebble.

During World War I, he enlisted [1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed at Cambrai whilst taking rations to the Front [27th November 1917] (aged 24).

The Halifax Courier [22nd December 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 6 & 7], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Newcombe, DennisRef N162
[1817-1888] Or Denis.

Born in Salford, Lancashire.

He was a tallow chandler [1851, 1871, 1881, 1888].

In [Q1] 1840, he married Ann [1812-1884] in Manchester.


Ann was born in Salford.

She was the widow of Mr McIntee, and had 2 children: Elizabeth [b 1831] (employed in factory [1851])  & Robert [1836-1865] (brass finisher [1851]) .

A John McIntee died in Manchester [Q3 1839]

 

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1841] who was a milliner [1871]
  2. William
  3. Sarah Ann [1846-1902] who was a weaver [1871], never  married, had a son William Newcombe [b 1899], & was buried  with her parents
  4. Agnes [b 1847] who was a weaver [1871]

They lived at

  • 12 Garden Street, Halifax [1851]
  • 86 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1871]
  • 66/68 Rhodes Street, Halifax (with son William & family)   [1881]

Living with them [in 1871] was grandson Charley Mitchinson [b  1861].

Ann died 26th April 1884 (aged 72).

Dennis died 14th July 1888 (aged 71).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4406] with Thomas English [1803-1864]

Newcombe, EdwardRef N786
[1811-1864]
He was a marine store dealer living at
Gaol Lane, Halifax.

He died 28th December 1864 (aged 53).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: K 754 D]

Newcombe, Walter ThomasRef N316
[1869-1896]

In [Q2] 1891, he married Eliza Sullivan in Halifax.


Eliza was born in Cork, Ireland, the daughter of
Jeremiah Sullivan
 

Children:

  1. Ann [b Hipperholme 1892] who was a sewing machinist [1911]

Walter Thomas died in Halifax in 1896 (aged 27)  In 1911, Eliza & Ann were living with Eliza's widowed mother.

They lived at 23 Parliament Street, Halifax [1917]

Newcombe, WilliamRef N15
[1843-1895] Son of Dennis Newcombe.

He was a bleacher [1868] / a grocer & beerseller [1881].

He married Ann [1842-1914].

Children:

  1. Denis [1865-1868]
  2. Arthur William [1867-1868]
  3. Walter T. [b 1869]
  4. George H. [b 1873]
  5. Elizabeth Ann [b 1876] who married Edward Hughes
  6. Denis [b 1879] who was a grocer's assistant [1901]

The family lived at

  • 66/68 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1881]
  • 10 Cross Rhodes Street, Halifax [1901]

Living with them [in 1881] were William's parents.

William died 24th May 1895 (aged 52).

Living with the widowed Ann [in 1901] were daughter Elizabeth Ann & her husband Edward Hughes, and sister-in-law Sarah Ann Newcombe [1846-1902] & her son William Newcombe.

Ann died 23rd November 1914 (aged 72).

The couple & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2642]

Newell ...Ref N28
The entries for people & families with the surname Newell are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Newell, Barker & LordRef N419
Cotton spinners at Vale Mill, Todmorden.

Partners included W. Newell, T. Barker and J. Lord.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1857

Newell BrothersRef N467
Cotton manufacturers at Canteen Mill, Todmorden [1905, 1914].

Partners included

Recorded in 1921

Newell, EllandRef N556
In the 16th century, New Hall, Elland is recorded as Newell

Newham, John WilliamRef N769
[1911-1942] Son of William Newham.

Born in Southowram.

He was employed by Smith, Bulmer & Company Limited at Holmfield.

In [Q4] 1933, he married Mary Margaret Kerwin in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Margaret [1934-1949]
  2. Gerard [1937] who died in infancy
  3. Gerard W. [b 1938]

They lived at Southowram, then at 3 West Hill Terrace, Gibbet Street, Halifax.

During World War II, he enlisted [1937] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He served in Palestine & in Libya.

He died 5th June 1942 (aged 31).

He was buried at Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma, Libya [Grave Ref 10 J 22].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram

Newham, WilliamRef N420
[1884-1960] Born in Wetherby [22nd March 1884].

He was a cart driver [1911] / a corporation transport lorry driver [1939].

In [Q3] 1906, he married Gladys Rachel Craker [1884-1949] in Leeds.


Gladys was born 13th October 1884
 

Children:

  1. Florence Evelyn [1907-30th June 1927] who was buried with  her parents
  2. John William
  3. Mary Annie [b 1910]

They lived at

  • 3 Binns Top, Southowram [1911]
  • 44 New Street, Brighouse [1939]

Gladys died 8th August 1949 (aged 64).

William died 17th July 1960 (aged 76).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-J35]

Newhouse, LuddendenRef N223
The original name of the house which became the Lord Nelson, Luddenden.

Owners and tenants have included

Newhouse, SouthowramRef N289
Owners and tenants have included

Newhouse, WarleyRef N730
The original name for Warley Cottage

Newill, J.Ref N395
[17??-1801]
Confectioner of Halifax. He was a members of the volunteers corps of infantry in Halifax.

He died 8th September 1801

NewlandsRef N75
Area of Warley Town / Norton Tower / Luddenden

Newlands Farm, IllingworthRef N296

Recorded in 1918, when it was up for sale by auction – see Newspaper Cuttings

Newlands House, NorthowramRef N241
Bradford Road.

The house stood next to the Crown Brewery, Northowram.

Owners and tenants have included

Newlands House, WarleyRef N724
Newlands Road.

William Haldesworth is recorded here in 1536.

17th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

Newlands, RastrickRef N192
100 Huddersfield Road.

Aka The Manse.

This was built at a cost of £700 as the minister's house for Bridge End Congregational Church.

In May 1863, Rev Robert Harley was the first minister live here.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

In the 1950s, it was divided into 2 flats.

See Newlands Meeting House, Rastrick

Newman, Allan EdwardRef N438
[1860-1894] Son of Allan Henry Newman of Boughton, Kent.

He was a clock and watchmaker in Croydon [1884].

In 1884, he married Mary Ellen Marsland in Halifax.


Mary Ellen was the daughter of
William Marsland
 

Children:

  1. Alan [18??-1980]

Allan Edward died 29th March 1894 (aged 34).

He was buried at Booth Independent Church with his father-in-law.

After his death, Mary Ellen and her son came back to Halifax.

Later, Alan went to Australia, so there is a possibility that Mary Ellen went there too. He died there [1968]

Newman, CharlesRef N757
[1823-1???]
Born in Thame.

He was landlord of the Bacchus, Halifax [1870, 1871].

He married Grace [1823-1???] from Halifax.

Living with them [in 1871] were 1 servant and 15 lodgers

Newman, Rev FrederickRef N400
[18??-1???]
He lived at
Lord Street, Halifax.

Curate at Holy Trinity Church [1865]

Newman, FrederickRef N354
[18??-18??]
A partner in
Wilson & Newman [1863]

Newman, Leonard HughRef N639
[1909-1993] Lepidopterist, entomologist, writer and broadcaster.

In 1938, he married Moira, daughter of Sigurd Johannes Savonius.

Children:

  1. Marjatta
  2. Perran
  3. Brian

Newman, SamuelRef N562
[15??-16??]
Preacher at
Cross Stone [1621]

Newnes, Sir GeorgeRef N52
[1851-1910] 1st Baronet of Wildcroft.

Son of Rev Thomas M. Newnes.

Newspaper, magazine and book publisher, author and editor.

In 1881, he conceived the Tit-Bits magazine in Manchester and then moved to London where he produced the Strand Magazine. He established the Newnes publishing house.

He was a Liberal MP for Newmarket [1885-1895] and for Swansea [1900-1910]

Newnes, Rev Thomas MoldRef N240
[18??-1???] He trained at Blackburn Academy and served at Matlock before becoming Minister at Warley Congregational Church [1853-1859]. He gave land for a new schoolroom which opened in 1856. He resigned in 1859. He finally settled in Hadham, Hertfordshire [1868].

He married Unknown.

Child: George

Newport, George BernardRef N512
[1876-1953]
MA.

Born of British parents in Madras, India.

Assistant master at Taunton School [for 10 years].

On 23rd March 1910, he was appointed Principal / Headmaster of Crossley Orphanage out of 154 applicants for the post [1911, 1917].

In [Q1] 1910, he married Helen Margaret Bell in Toxteth Park.


Helen Margaret was born in Liverpool, the daughter of Samuel Arundel Bell
 

Living with them at the School [in 1911], were Margaret's mother Ellen Bell and brother William

George died in Exeter [Q3 1953] (aged 77) 

Newport, Rev H.Ref N136
[18??-19??]
BA.

He was educated at Selwyn College Cambridge. Curate at Todmorden [1913]

Newport, William HaleyRef N706
[1884-1916]
Son of William Henry Newport of Bradford.

He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 7th Battalion Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment).

He died 27th September 1916 (aged 32).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 11 C], on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram.

His cousin Mark Norminton also died in the War

News RoomsRef N125
These were public institutions which made copies of many national, provincial and local newspapers available to members.

Several Inns offered a similar service to attract customers.

There were several of these from the mid-19th century, including

Many Mechanics' Institutes also offered these facilities

Newsholme, EdwardRef N787
[1834-1866]
He was a woolstapler.

In [Q4] 1863, he married Margaret Schofield in Bradford.

Children:

  1. Annie [1865-1871]
  2. Florence Amy [1866-1871]

The family lived at 17 Aked's Road, Halifax

He died 5th May 1866 (aged 32).

Members of the family were buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: M 3 B]

Newsholme, Rev WilkinsonRef N700

Newsome ...Ref N61
The entries for people & families with the surname Newsome are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Newsome & SonRef N469
Successor to the machinery merchants and brass founders business of William Newsome & Sons Limited in Sowerby Bridge when William Newsome retired in 1888

Newsome's: William Newsome & Sons LimitedRef N479
Engineers, brass founders and machinery manufacturers and merchants established in 1864 by William Newsome. The business started as a general ironmonger in Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge.

He moved to Clough Works, Sowerby Bridge [1870] where he established a business as engineers' tool makers. This business was subsequently carried on by Rushworth & Company.

Newsome's subsequently had business at Hollins Mill Lane [1895] and at Central Works, Sowerby Bridge [1905].

When William Newsome retired in 1888, the business became Newsome & Son

See Joe Crossley Newsome

Newson, JohnRef N98
[16??-17??]
He lived at
Gaubert Hall, Hipperholme around 1721

Newson, WilliamRef N84
[1867-19??] Born in Middlesbrough.

He was a mechanic engine fitter [1891] / a marine engine fitter [1901] / a shipyard engineer (with Palmer's Limited) [1911].

In [Q2] 1889, he married Louisa Denton [1868-1919] in Guisborough.


Louisa was born in Halifax, the daughter of
Alfred Denton
 

Children:

  1. Florence Mabel [b 1890]

They lived at

  • Willow Street, Middlesbrough [1891]
  • 28 Wansbeck Street, Jarrow [1901]
  • Suffolk Street, Jarrow [1911]

Louisa died in Bramley, Leeds, [5th September 1919] (aged 51)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2812] with her Denton grandparents

NewspapersRef N13

Newstead Avenue Economic StoresRef N624
40 Newstead Avenue. A branch of Economic Stores (Halifax) Limited. Opened in 1???

Newstead, Dr Christopher JohnRef N145
[1797-1851] Born in Bubwith.

He was an apothecary, medical practitioner & surgeon for Brighouse.

He married Unknown.

Child: Christopher John

They lived at New Road, Brighouse [1845].

He died 26th August 1851 (aged 53).

He was buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Newstead, Christopher JohnRef N837
[1819-1851] Son of Christopher John Newstead.

Born in Bubwith.

He was a surgeon & medical practitioner, living in Brighouse [1851].

A Christopher John Newstead died in Halifax [Q3 1851]

Newstead Co-Op, HalifaxRef N609
Gibbet Street. Branch number 32 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in April 1898.

In 1937, there was a bakery department here

Newstead, GeorgeRef N101
[1???-17??]
A nephew of
Mary Bedford by marriage.

He absconded with money which Mary had bequeathed to establish a charity school in Brighouse.

He married Ann Priestley.


Ann was the daughter of John Priestley of Sheepscar Hall, Leeds
 

He acquired the Thornhill Briggs Estate at Brighouse from Mary Bedford, and sold this to Joseph Cartledge

Newstead House, HalifaxRef N239
Redcar Street / 406 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1911]

Owners and tenants have included

NewtonRef N107
Area of Halifax.

Anne Lister uses the name to refer to a number of new houses which had been built near the Pine Apple Hotel at Charlestown

Newton, AlfredRef N288
[1822-1854]

He married Mary [1822-1909].

Children:

  1. Sarah Ann [1844-1923] who married Reuben Leggett

Alfred died 29th March 1854 (aged 32).

Mary died 8th August 1909 (aged 87).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4557]

Newton, Rev DavidRef N498
[19??-] Pastor at Pellon Baptist Church [2007]

Newton, DrRef N157
[18??-1???] A self-styled miracle worker.

In July, 1870, he appeared before a large audience at the Mechanics Hall,

An old man known in the district, who had been lame for many years, walking with a crutch, a cure appeared to have been effected as the old fellow shouldered his crutch and walked down the room, and two deaf people claimed they had received decided benefit.

Newton, Rev Edwin HowardRef N277
[19??-19??]
Baptist minister at
Steep Lane Baptist Church, Sowerby [1956-1960]

In 1960, he moved to Shropshire

Newton, Francis B.Ref N711
[18??-18??] Of Moorfield Villa, Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Child: Francis William

Newton, Francis WilliamRef N710
[1841-1???] Son of Francis B. Newton.

Born in Manchester.

He was a tailor's manager [1881].

On 6th September 1866, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Priestley at Square Congregational Church

Children:

  1. Ernest Priestley [b 1867]
  2. Edith Martha [b 1868]
  3. Arthur Francis [b 1870]
  4. Rosa [b 1871]
  5. Louisa Jane [b 1873]
  6. Norman [b 1875]
  7. Charles George [b 1876]
  8. Percy Birken? [b 1889]
  9. Mary Hewitt [b 1891]

They lived at 40 Moorfield Villa, Halifax [1881]

Newton, Rev GeorgeRef N3240
[1841-1912] Born in Winster, Derbyshire.

He was a Primitive Methodist Minister in Halifax [1896].

In [Q3] 1871, he married Emma Susannah Smith at St George in the East, London.


Emma Susannah was the daughter of
Rev Robert Smith
 

Children:

  1. Thomas Irvin [b in Luton 1875] who was a chemist's  apprentice [1891] and died in Australia [1952]
  2. Robert Ennis [b in Wellingborough 1879-1952]
  3. Charles Henry [b Pocklington 1885-1951]

They lived at 23 Sowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge [1891].

George died in Castle Eden, Durham [26th November 1912]. Emma Susannah Smith died in Glasgow [2nd April 1905].

The couple were buried at Bethesda Primitive Methodist Chapel, Bank Top

Newton Green Co-operative Society, TodmordenRef N678
A new branch shop for the Todmorden Industrial & Co-operative Society opened on 4th October 1913

Newton, HarryRef N616
[1879-1916] Son of Joseph Newton.

Baptised at St Augustine's Church, Halifax [December 1879].

He was a doffer [1891] / an engine tenter of Byron Street, Halifax [1908] / a gas engine tenter [1911].

In [Q1] 1908, he married Alice Pickering [1890-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Alice, of Bowling Dyke Yard, Northowram, was born in Salford, Lancashire, the daughter of Philip Francis Pickering, traveller
 

Children:

  1. Lucy [b 1908]
  2. Ellen [b 1913]
  3. Mary [b 1916] who never saw her father

They lived at

  • 5 Trafalgar Row, Halifax [1911]
  • 6 Foundry Street, Halifax [1916]

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914] and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to Egypt [1915], and France [1916].

He was killed in action on the Somme [30th September 1916].

The Halifax Courier [28th October 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [Grave Ref VIII A 7].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Newton, JeremiahRef N367
[1746-1819] Of Stainland.

He died 1st February 1819 (aged 73).

He is remembered at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S1/27] on the tomb of John Holroyd

Newton, JohnRef N620
[1839-1907] Born in Rastrick.

He was a silk dresser [1861, 1871, 1881] / a silk dresser overlooker [1891] / landlord of the Anchor Pit, Rastrick [1901].

In 1860, he married (1) Sarah Ann Hirst [1850-1876] from Clifton, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Thomas [b 1861] who was a silk dresser [1881]
  2. William [b 1864] who was a silk dresser [1881, 1891]
  3. James [b 1867] who was a silk dresser [1881, 1891]
  4. Charles [b 1870] who was a silk dresser [1891]
  5. Lilly [b 1874] who was a dressmaker's apprentice [1891]
  6. Alice [b 1876]

In 1879, he married (2) Jane Dixon [1835-1894] from Southowram, in Halifax.

In 1897, he married (3) Mary Smith [1846-19??] from Warley.

They lived at

  • Clifton, Brighouse [1861]
  • 37 Mill Lane, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1871]
  • 81 Bradford Road, Hipperholme-with-Brighouse [1881]
  • Bradford Road, Brighouse [1891]
  • 8 Woodhead Street, Pellon, Halifax [the widowed Mary 1911]

Living with them [in 1871] was a boarder Annie Hurst [aged 12] (carder).

Living with them [in 1881] was a boarder (Jane's father?) George Dixon [aged 77] (card maker) from Southowram

Newton, JosephRef N606
[1846-1887]
Son of Alfred Newton, brace weaver.

Born in Halifax.

He was a painter [1869, 1871] / a house painter [1881]

In 1869, he married Lucy Jane Spencer [1847-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Lucy Jane, of Halifax, was the daughter of John Spencer, warper
 

Children:

  1. Alfred [b 1870]
  2. Emma [b 1873] who was a rover in worsted mill [1891]
  3. Lily [b 1874]
  4. Sarah Ann [b 1876] who was a twister worsted mill [1891],  a worsted twister [1901]
  5. Harry
  6. Tom [b 1882] who was a machine maker's apprentice [1901]
  7. Annie [b 1884] who was a worsted twister [1901]
  8. Clara [b 1887] who was a worsted spinner [1901]

The family lived at

  • 6 Chaffer's Court, Halifax [1871]
  • 22 Bridge Street, Halifax [1881]
  • 22 North Bridge Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 22 Miall Street, Halifax [1901]

Joseph died in 1887 (aged 41) 

Newton, L.Ref N372
[18??-1???]
In 1885, he established a wholesale draper and pinafore business at Haley Hill, Halifax

Newton, RichardRef N57
[16??-17??]
Yeoman of Halifax.

He married Grace, daughter of John Hargreaves

Newton, Rev RobertRef N279
[1???-18??] President of the Methodist Conference.

On 28th December 1840, he opened the former Christ Church, King Cross as a Wesleyan Methodist Chapel. This later became King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel

Newton, RobertRef N63
[1???-18??] In 1843, he and James Burrow, from Lancaster, introduced the silk industry to Brighouse. They began at Little John Mill and then moved to Victoria Mill. The partnership ended in 1845, and Newton stayed at the Victoria Mill in Brighouse as Robert Newton & Company until 1848 when he moved to Leeds

Newton's: Robert Newton & CompanyRef N520
Silk dressers at Victoria Mill, Brighouse.

When the partnership of Robert Newton and James Burrow ended in 1845, Newton stayed on at the Victoria Mill as Robert Newton & Company. In 1848, he moved to Leeds

NiagaraRef N596
A fire engine owned by Fielden Brothers [1851]

Nibble & Clink Dam, LuddendenRef N435
A dam on Catty Well Beck, Luddenden.

On 11th August 2004 – because of the condition of the dam and the recent torrential downpours – there were fears that the dam could burst, and a flood warning was issued to people living in the area

Niblett, Thomas CockroftRef N369
[1837-1893] Born in Halifax.

He was a brush finisher [1881] / a brush maker [1891] / a brush finisher [1893].

In [Q1] 1864, he married (1) Ruth Foulds [1834-1873] in Halifax.


Ruth was born in Midgley
 

Children:

  1. Clara [1864-1943] who was a worsted twister [1881]

Ruth died 14th November 1873 (aged 39)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1519] with her mother Mary Nicholl [1798-1876], her mother-in-law Grace Niblett [1807-1875] & sister-in-law Emily Niblett [1845-1882].

In [Q2] 1874, he married (2) Ruth Crossley [1840-1920] in Halifax.


Ruth was born 9th March 1840
 

Children:

  1. Mary Hannah [1875-1946] who never married
  2. John Thorpe [1877-1958]
  3. Elizabeth who died 19th July 1879 (aged 3 months), & was  buried with her mother
  4. George [1879-1893] who was buried with his mother
  5. Amy [b 1881]

They lived at 31 Grosvenor Terrace, Halifax [1881, 1893].

Living with them [in 1881] was sister Emily Niblett [1845-1882] (brush drawer).

Children John Thorpe, Mary Hannah & Amy emigrated to Australia. John Thorpe & Mary Hannah died there.

Thomas died 29th September 1893 (aged 56)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2224] with Thomas Crossley. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £60.

Probate was granted to his widow Ruth.

Ruth died in Llandudno [20th December 1920] (aged 80)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2224]. Probate records show that she left effects valued at £367 12/9d.

Probate was granted to unmarried daughter Mary Hannah.

See Samuel Hey

Niblett, WilliamRef N406
[1840-1892] Born in Worcestershire.

He was a coachman (domestic) [1881].

In [Q3] 1863, he married Jemima Leigh [1840-1909] in Rotherham.


Jemima was born in Liverpool
 

Children:

  1. Ada [b 1880]
  2. Sarah [b 1881]
  3. Lily [1875-20th July 1892]

They lived at Birks Royd House, Southowram [1881].

William died 3rd August 1892 (aged 63).

Jemima died 13th October 1909 (aged 69).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-M12]

Nicall, RichardRef N263
[15??-16??]
Of Halifax. In his will of 1617, he bequeathed a yearly rent of 13/4d from a house and land in Halifax – possibly in Mount Pellon – to be paid to the most needful poor of Halifax town

Nichol, AlexanderRef N521
[18??-18??]
Worsted spinner. He and his wife, Mary, lived at
Copley Hall [1845]

Nichol, Eric GranvilleRef N103
[1907-1970] Son of James Ernest Nichol.

Born in Soyland [14th June 1907].

On 3rd August 1936, he married (1) Florrie Broadbent [1904-1944].

On 10th November 1945, he married (2) Kathleen Clara Nichol in Blackpool.

Children:

  1. Donald Graham

He died 24th March 1970

Nichol, F.Ref N156
[1???-1???]
Produced the
Ryburn-Valley Almanack

Nichol, HenryRef N228
[18??-18??] Worsted spinner, dealer and chapman at Greetland.

In January 1840, he was declared bankrupt

Nichol, HenryRef N8171
[1828-1884] Of Marsh Lane, Southowram.

In [Q4] 1851, he married Ann Green [1829-1880] in Halifax.

Ann died 1st November 1880. Henry died 7th December 1884.

The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram

Nichol, IsaacRef N273
[17??-1865]

He married Grace Mitchell [1770-1864].

Child: Joseph

Nichol, JamesRef N635
[1853-1???]
Stationmaster at
Pickle Bridge Railway Station [1881]

Nichol, James ErnestRef N26
[1870-19??] Born in Soyland.

He was a shucker in a cotton mill [1911].

On 11th March 1903, he married Lucretia Hartley.


Lucretia was the daughter of
Whiteley Hartley
 

Child: Eric Granville

They lived at 22 Holly Royd, Soyland [1911]

Nichol, JohnRef N7700
[18??-1???] Of Crow Nest, Lightcliffe.

He married Ellen.

Children:

  1. Thomas Charles [b 1869] who died aged 9 weeks

Thomas Charles was buried at Mount Zion Chapel, Lightcliffe

Nichol, JohnRef N109
[1839-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was a master clogger [1871].

He married Hannah Jagger [1834-1???].


Hannah was born in Halifax, the daughter of
Joseph Jagger
 

Children:

  1. Ernest [b 1867]
  2. Joseph [b 1869]
  3. Sarah Ellen [b 1870]

They lived at 1 Back Rhodes Street, Halifax (living with Hannah's parents) [1871]

Nichol, JohnRef N256
[1855-1899] Born in Soyland.

He was a joiner [1877, 1881, 1891].

In [Q3] 1877, he married Sarah Jane Ramsden [1857-1925] in Halifax.


Sarah Jane was the daughter of
John Ramsden
 

Children:

  1. Mary Ann [b 1878]
  2. James Herbert [b 1881] who was a cotton spinner [1901]
  3. Helena Adelaide [b 1882] who was a cotton reeler [1901]
  4. Beatrice Annie [b 1884] who was a cotton reeler [1911]
  5. Lily Ada [b 1886] who was a cotton rag spinner [1901]
  6. Percy Ramsden
  7. Martha Eliza [1890-1893]
  8. John Allinson [b 1892] who was a woollen spinning piecer  [1911]
  9. William Edwin
  10. Thomas Henry
  11. Maurice H [1898-1911]

The children were born in Halifax.

They lived at

  • Dyson Lane, Soyland [with his wife's family 1881]
  • Quebec, Barkisland [1891]
  • St Anne's Place, Stainland [1901]
  • Moor Hey, Sowood, Stainland [1911]

Sons Percy Ramsden, William Edwin & Thomas Henry died in World War I

Nichol, JohnRef N93
[1917-1945] Son of Louie & John Albert Nichol of Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne.

He was educated at Holy Trinity School / employed at Halifax GPO.

He lived at 253 Huddersfield Road, Halifax.

During World War II, he enlisted [1940], and served as a Sergeant with the 75th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 14th March 1945 (aged 28).

He was buried at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 25 D 6].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Nichol, JosephRef N12
[1830-1883] Born 29th April 1830.

He married Hannah [1831-1899].


Hannah was born 23rd June 1831
 

Children:

  1. Matilda Ann [1854-1881]

Joseph died 4th August 1883 (aged 53).

Hannah died 19th August 1899 (aged 68).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1233]

Nichol, Percy RamsdenRef N368
[1887-1915] Son of John Nichol.

Born in Soyland.

He was a member of the local Harriers' Association / a cotton spinner [1901] / a cotton piecer [1911]

In April 1915, he married Gladys Shaw [1893-19??] in Halifax.


Gladys was born in Halifax
 

They had no children.

The family lived at 33 Green Lane, West Vale.

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1914], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st Battalion attached to the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to the Dardanelles and took part in the Suvla Bay landing.

He had been missing since 9th August 1915, and presumed dead.

He was killed in action [17th August 1915].

The Halifax Courier [9th September 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli [Grave Ref Panel 117-119].

His brothers William Edwin & Thomas Henry also died in the War

Nichol, Thomas HenryRef N683
[1894-1918] Son of John Nichol.

He was a cotton twiner [1911] / a cotton operative of Moor Hey, Sowood, Stainland [1912].

He married Emma Jagger at St Andrew's Church, Stainland.


Emma, of St Ann's Place, Stainland, was the daughter of Squire Jagger
 

Child: Ruby [b 1916]

They lived at Spring Head, Sowood, Stainland.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died 2nd September 1918 (aged 24).

The Halifax Courier [28th September 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Queant Road Cemetery, Buissy, France [Grave Ref VIII E 25].

His brothers =Percy Ramsden & William Edwin also died in the War

Nichol, William EdwinRef N418
[1893-1918] Son of John Nichol.

Born in Barkisland.

He lived with his family at Forest Hill, Sowood.

During World War I, he enlisted [25th June 1916] and served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He had been in France for almost 18 months when he died of wounds [27th April 1918] (aged 25).

His photograph appears with reports of his death in the Halifax Courier [25th May & 1st June 1918].

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 42-47 & 162].

His brothers Percy Ramsden & Thomas Henry also died in the War

Nicholas, Graham S.Ref N108
[1871-1915]
FRIBA.

Born in Gloucester.

He was articled to John Hall in Scarborough, and worked on the Gold Coast under the Colonial Board of Works, and in Gray's Inn, London before going into partnership with J. F. Walsh as Walsh & Nicholas [1899].

He was a Freemason / master of the Arts Lodge, London / President of the Halifax Arts & Crafts Society.

In [Q4] 1901, he married Minnie Pease in Christchurch, Hampshire.


Minnie came from Bedale
 

They had no children.

They lived at Bowers Hall, Barkisland [1905].

The partnership ended in 1910 when Nicholas moved to the south of England because of ill health.

He died at Lymington, Hampshire [12th September 1915].

He was cremated at Woking

Nicholas, JohnRef N780
[1???-18??]
Recorded in 1857, when he was a Methodist minister in Halifax (North) 

Nicholas wareRef N242
Aka Ogden pottery. Fineware pottery produced by Nicholas Taylor in the early 1900s, at his pottery at Ogden. It was described as having

a marbled effect with shades of blue predominating

Nicholl ...Ref N304
The entries for people & families with the surname Nicholl are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Nicholl's: Alexander & William NichollRef N405
Worsted spinners at Greetland. Partners included Alexander Nicholl and William Nicholl

In April 1841, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Nicholl & BinnsRef N594
Hatters and manufacturers at Old Cock Yard, Halifax [1850].

The partnership was dissolved in June 1852

Nicholl & BrownRef N739
Athletic outfitters established by Joe Nicholl and J. T. Brown.

They were at Cheapside, Halifax [1900] and Arcade Buildings, 24 Commercial Street, Halifax [1905].

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Why be Weak?
Weakness is a crime

You can be Strong and Healthy by using SANDOW'S COMBINED DEVELOPER – one machine for the whole family

One Price only 12/6d

SANDOW'S GRIP DUMBBELLS 5/- to 12/6d per pair
PUNCHING BALLS of every description kept in stock

We keep Demonstrators to shew how to use our goods

JOE NICHOL & J. T. BROWN, the only Practical Athletic Outfitters in this Country, CHEAPSIDE, HALIFAX

In 19??, they were joined by Frederick Coyle to become Nicholl, Brown & Coyle.

At some point, they extended next door to occupy the premises at Arcade Buildings, 23 Commercial Street, Halifax, previously occupied by Davies & Balmforth

Nicholl & CompanyRef N266
Damask manufacturers and merchants at Halifax.

Partners included William Nicholl and John Ainley.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1873 when John Ainley was retiring

Nicholl & RileyRef N675
Monumental masons at Sowerby New Road. Recorded in 1912, when their proprietors' residences were given as

7 Salisbury Street, Sowerby New Road
Prospect Terrace, Norland

Nicholl & WoodRef N538
Established by Jack Nicholl and Richard Wood who had been apprentices at Pollit & Wigzell Limited. When that business closed in 1932, the men went to work in America. Returning to England, they set up a business in Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, producing items for foundry work.

They expanded into new premises in Dunkirk Lane, Halifax.

They later moved to Netherton Works, Holmfield.

In the 1970s, the business was taken over by Eva Industries of Manchester

Nicholl, Brown & CoyleRef N485
Sports outfitters of Commercial Street, Halifax.

The business was originally Nicholl & Brown, athletic outfitters.

In 19??, they were joined by Frederick Coyle to become Nicholl, Brown & Coyle.

At some point, they extended next door to occupy the premises at 23 Commercial Street, Halifax, previously occupied by Davies & Balmforth.

The business closed in 19?? and is now a toy-shop

Nicholl's: David Nicholl & SonRef N702
Hatters at 3 Corn Market, Halifax [1865, 1881]

Nicholl's: Fanny Nicholl CharityRef N211

Nicholls, Albert ErnestRef N100
[1874-1965]
Born in Barton-upon-Irwell, Lancashire [7th February 1874].

He was Manager and then co-owner of the Olympia Picture House [1911-1918] and the first Manager of the Todmorden Hippodrome [from 1919]. He was a partner in Hartleys Cinemas Limited. He retired to Cornwall in 1945.

On 26th July 1899, he married (1) Lily Richardson [1876-1928] from Eccles.

Children:

  1. Hilda [b 1898]
  2. Cyril

On 14th May 1930, he married (2) Mary Elizabeth Henry – aka Tizzy – from Todmorden.

Lily died 30th July 1928 (aged 52).

Albert Ernest died in Reading, Berkshire [31st December 1965].

Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Nicholls, Rev Arthur BellRef N129
[1819-1906] Curate to Rev Patrick Brontë at Haworth [1845-1853] and again [1854-1861].

In 1854, he married Charlotte Brontë.

He may be a model for Mr Macarthey in the novel Shirley.

See Rev Sutcliffe Sowden

Nicholls, CyrilRef N141
[1901-1956]
Son of
Albert Ernest Nicholls.

Born in Pendleton, Salford, Lancashire [7th February 1901].

He was the second and last Manager of the Todmorden Hippodrome under Hartleys Cinemas Limited [from around 1945 to 1955].

On 14th May 1930, he married Matilda (Tilly) Powell [1902-1994].

Children:

  1. Peter who was born and died on 7th July 1941

Cyril died in Eccles, Lancashire [8th September 1956] (aged 55).

Tilly died 4th September 1994 (aged 92).

Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Nicholls, JohnRef N598
[15??-1???]
MA.

Vicar of Coley [1597]

Nicholls, JonathanRef N715
[17??-17??] He was Constable of Northowram [1742]

Nicholls, JonathanRef N549
[1723-1784] Of Boothtown.

He was a merchant.

He lived at Clough House within Huddersfield.

He married (1) Elizabeth [1732-1771].

Children:

  1. Jonathan
  2. Elizabeth [1764-1809]
  3. Bethell

He married (2) Sarah.

Child: 4. Sarah

Elizabeth died 20th May 1771. Jonathan died 4th April 1784.

There is a memorial to members of the family in Halifax Parish Church.

The epitaph on the memorial is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Nicholls, Dr JonathanRef N550
[1763-1809] Son of Jonathan Nicholls.

Surgeon at Hipperholme.

There is a memorial to him in Halifax Parish Church

Nicholls, NorthendRef N835
[1737-1818]
Son of Isaac Nicholls.

Born in Elland. Baptised at Elland Parish Church [5th July 1737]

He was buried at Elland Parish Church [31st July 1818] (aged 81 years).

He owned property and land and left an estate valued at £600 his executor Phebe Greenwood

Nichols, AliceRef N321
[1800-1857] See Alice Nicholl

Nichols, DrRef N350
[17??-1809] Surgeon of Hipperholme. Died 9th September 1809

Nichols, RichardRef N292
[1???-16??]
Son of
Richard Nichols.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. John

Nichols, RichardRef N290
[15??-1617] A yeoman of Halifax.

He married Anne Bairstow.

Children:

  1. Richard
  2. Grace who married Thomas Holden

Nichols, SamuelRef N243
[1???-17??]
He married Mary, daughter of
Henry Gill.

Children:

  1. Samuel
  2. Hannah

Nicholson ...Ref N50
The entries for people & families with the surname Nicholson are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Nicholson & CompanyRef N510
Tool makers and merchants, mill and colliery furnishers at 14 Northgate, Halifax [1905]

Nicholson & WalkerRef N473
Halifax printers.

Partners included Jonas / Joseph Nicholson and Thomas Walker.

Recorded in 1795

Nicholson & West LimitedRef N104
Established in 1835.

Wholesale ironmongers and tool merchants at Northgate [1915] and Gaol Lane, Halifax [1936].

They manufactured products in their foundry.

Partners included Mr Nicholson and Henry West.

They merged Thomas Smith & Company to become Smith, Nicholson & West

Nicholson & WilsonRef N472
Printers at Cheapside, Halifax [1839, 1841, 1842].

Partners included William Nicholson.

They were agents for The Leeds Mercury [1840s]

Nicholson's: F. H. Nicholson & CompanyRef N474
Drapery business established in Halifax in 1790.

Around 1857, they built new premises at 25 Crown Street, Halifax.

In 1873, the business was acquired by Alexander Scott

Nicholson's: J. & J. NicholsonRef N476
Printing and publishing business established by half-brothers Jonas and Joseph Nicholson.

Joseph left the firm and Jonas carried on alone until his death in 1808.

Joseph's son, John carried on the business.

In 1884, the business was acquired by W. C. Womersley

Nicholson's: William Nicholson & SonsRef N477
Halifax printers, publishers, and booksellers established by William Nicholson.

His sons, Jonas and Joseph – trading as J. & J. Nicholson – were 19th century printers, publishers, and booksellers with shops in Halifax, Wakefield, Bradford, and Oldham.

They were letterpress printers at 3 Cheapside, Halifax [1863]

After the death of Joseph's son, John, the business was sold to W. C. Womersley and later amalgamated with Stott Brothers Limited. The Nicholson firm was a competitor of William Milner, and the Nicholson's Cottager's Library was started to compete with Milner's Cottage Library

Nicklety Poultry Farm, WalsdenRef N284
Inchfield Road.

A small poultry farming business (day old chicks, growing pullets, eggs and table birds) operational between 1940 and 1965, owned and managed by the Fielden Brothers: Albert, Jeremy & Frank.

The farm covered about 12 acres adjacent to Nicklety House, stretching from Rake Head Barn Lane, uphill towards Height Houses and north across Foulclough Lane to Heys Barn.

The land has since reverted to pastureland

Nicklety, WalsdenRef N94
Inchfield Road.

Mid 18th century 3-storey house. It has weavers' windows.

At one time, it was divided into several dwellings, occupied by the Bottomley and Haigh families of Inchfield in Walsden.

In 1792, Jeremiah Bottomley of Inchfield, Walsden purchased the freehold on a parcel of land on the south side of the new road between Travis Bridge (now St Peter's Gate, Walsden) and Foulclough Pit Road, Inchfield Moor. The land was 24 yards by approximately 12 yards at Rakehead. He erected three dwelling houses on this land.

In 1807, Jeremiah sold the freehold to John Haigh of Pastureside, including the three dwellings. He paid £198 19/- for the land and houses. The land was named Nicklety.

When John Haigh died in 1831 he left the houses and other property at Nicklety to his sons John and Reuben to hold as tenants in common.

On 22nd August 1895, Nicklety was sold by the Haigh family by auction at the White Hart in Todmorden


Lot 2: 4 freehold cottages at Nicklety, Walsden, bought by Mr Jos. Holmes of Lanebottom for £100
 

It is now a single dwelling

See Nicklety Poultry Farm, Walsden

Nicoll's: J. NicollRef N126
Costumier, furrier, ladies' tailor & mourning wear.

Recorded in 1917, when he was at 10 Crown Street, Halifax

Nield, JonathanRef N450
[1791-18??] Born in Rochdale

He was an agent [1841] / a banker's clerk & insurance agent [1851].

On 9th October 1817, he married Sarah Stancliffe [1788-1873] at St Chad's Church, Rochdale.


Sarah was born in Barkisland
 

Children:

  1. Ellen [b 1823]
  2. Jonathan
  3. Maria [b 1828]

They lived at

  • Walk, Rochdale [1841]
  • Lower Gates, Wardleworth, Rochdale [1851]

Sarah died in Halifax [October 1873]

Nield, JonathanRef N451
[1825-1???] Son of Jonathan Nield.

Born in Rochdale.

He was a banker [1871].

In [Q3] 1849, he married Ellen Frances Tweedale in Rochdale.


Ellen Frances was born in Rochdale
 

Children:

  1. Emily [b 1851] who compiled the family reminiscences  (shown in the Foldout
  2. Sarah Stancliffe [b 1852]
  3. Alice Maude [b 1856]
  4. Edith Frances [b 1860]
  5. Jonathan [b 1863]

They lived at Dunster House, Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale [1871]

Night whisslersRef N117
A phenomenon which has been described as a
a whizzing or whistling in the aire

and which is said to presage something extraordinary.

Heywood mentions the phenomenon in his diaries for March 1664


... there is another noyse heard in the aire, wch here they call night-whisslers, wch make a whizzing or whistling in the aire, as if it were a piece of timber thats caryed with violence through the aire, and some say they have seen it but very many haue heard it, tho it be rarely heard, and presage something more than ordinary, yet several haue heard this also this winter
 

He also mentions Gabriel Ratchetts and adds


tho I have never heard either of them
 

Nightingale, Rev AbelRef N91
[18??-19??] He served at Ilkley before becoming Minister at Roomfield Baptist Church, Todmorden [6th June 1909]

Nightingale, JohnRef N415
[18??-19??]
Millwright and blacksmith at
Calder Vale Works, Cornholme [1905]

Nightingale, JohnRef N255
[1895-1917]
Son of Sarah Jane (née Tomlinson) [1850-1927] & John Nightingale [1840-1906].

Born in Cornholme.

He was a cotton weaver [1911].

He lived at 904 Jubilee Street, Portsmouth, Todmorden [with his widowed  mother 1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 26th February 1917.

He is remembered on the Chatby Memorial, Egypt, and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Nilton, E.Ref N626
[17??-1???]
Curate at
Halifax Parish Church [1786]

Nip Square Lock, WalsdenRef N392
Lock #29 on the Rochdale Canal.

See Nip Square, Walsden

Nixon, JohnRef N555
[1888-1918] Son of Matthias Chapman Nixon.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of Square Church PSA Society / a stuff presser / employed by the Bradford Dyers' Association at Washer Lane / employed by George Armitage & Sons at Walnut Street, Halifax.

He lived at 10 Eldon Place, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [August 1916], then he served as a Rifleman with the 33rd Battalion London Regiment.

He went to France [January 1917], but was invalided home [August 1917], returning to France [June 1918].

He was killed in action by a trench mortar [5th October 1918] (aged 30).

The Halifax Courier [19th October 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Kandahar Farm Cemetery, Heuvelland, Belgium [Grave Ref II G 38].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Providence Congregational Church, Elland, and on the Memorial at Square Church, Halifax

Nixon, Matthias ChapmanRef N712
[1852-1921] Born in Halifax.

He was a stuff presser.

In 1873, he married Elizabeth Bentley [1852-1937] in Leeds.


Elizabeth was born in Leeds
 

Children:

  1. Agnes [b 1874]
  2. George [b 1876]
  3. Elizabeth [b 1878]
  4. Gertrude [b 1880]
  5. Edith [b 1882]
  6. Wilfred [b 1886]
  7. John
  8. Cyril [b 1891]

They lived at 13 Sterling Street, Halifax [1911]

Nixon, Reginald JohnRef N5020
[18??-1???] He was Registrar of births, marriages & deaths for Southowram [1881].


In [Q2] 1860, a Reginald John Saye Nixon married Laura Louise Saunders in Halifax.

Could this be the same man?

 

They lived at

  • Lower Marsh, Southowram
  • Little Marsh, Southowram

No Conscription FellowshipRef N235
A branch was established in Halifax when conscription was introduced in Britain [1916].

See Pals Battalion

No OneRef N561
A gravestone at Heptonstall Church – the first a little west of the old church – records


He lived as no one
He died as no one
Being buried as no one
N & S

Noah Dale Bridge, HeptonstallRef N725
Footbridge over the stream which forms the boundary between Heptonstall and Blackshaw

Noah Dale, ColdenRef N1
/ Soyland.

The upper part of the Colden valley.

Aka Nodale and Noddle.

There are many deserted farms in the area, left when the people moved away to work in the mills in the valley.

There was lead mining west of Noah Dale Dam here.

See Cross Clough, Noah Dale, Egypt, Colden, Lower Noah Dale and Noah Dale Water

Noah Dale Dam, ColdenRef N436
Aka Nodale Dam.

A dam built at Noah Dale, Colden by James King and Gamaliel Sutcliffe around 1806.

There was lead mining west of the dam

Noah Dale Farm, SoylandRef N170
Nook Lane.

See Pad Laithe, Colden

Noah Dale WaterRef N732
Stream which flows down Noah Dale

Noakes, JohnRef N81
[1934-2017] Born John Wallace Bottomley [6th March 1934].

Son of Arthur Wallace Bottomley.

He was educated at Shelf Council School and then Rishworth where he excelled in cross-country running, rugby and gymnastics, although he considered himself a failure as an academic.

He worked as an engine fitter with BOAC. He left to go to the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. He joined the Welsh Theatre Company.

Whilst doing repertory in Leicester, Biddy Baxter, producer of the BBC TV children's programme Blue Peter, spotted him and he became a presenter on the programme in 1966.

With his daredevil stunts – such as parachuting from 25,000ft and a two-man bob-sleigh run at St Moritz – he became one of the most popular presenters of the programme.

He is best remembered for his exhortation to the show's border collie: Get down, Shep. He left the show in 1978, although he carried on with a television career for several years with his own series.

In 1981, he left the business, and with his wife, Vicky, planned to sail round the world in their 45-ft boat Jonathan L. Seagull. The boat was wrecked in a storm in the Mediterranean, and they decided to settle in Majorca [1982].

He developed Alzheimer's disease.

He died at Hospital in Palma [28th May 2018].

His ashes were scattered, half in Majorca and half (from a firework rocket) over Rishworth School playing fields

Nobbs, Harry CliffordRef N5
[19??-19??] JP.

He ran a fish and chip shop at the bottom of Castle Avenue, Rastrick. He was Mayor of Brighouse [1959-1960]

Noble ...Ref N30
The entries for people & families with the surname Noble are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Noble & BriscombeRef N528
Silk spinners at Clifton Bridge, Brighouse [1861].

See Noble's Silk Mill, Brighouse

Noble & SugdenRef N605
Or Sugden & Noble. Silk spinners at Victoria Mills, Brighouse [1861].

See Noble's Silk Mill, Brighouse

Noble's: B. Noble & CompanyRef N524
Silk spinners at Spring Bank Mill, Brighouse [1874].

See Noble's Silk Mill, Brighouse

Noble Fountains, BrighouseRef N434
In 1873, Benjamin Noble gave 2 drinking fountains to the people of Brighouse. One was later moved to Brighouse Cemetery

Noble's: John Noble LimitedRef N381
Clothing business at 10 Old Market, Halifax [1918]

Noble's: Soap MakersRef N753
West Vale. Recorded in 1905

Nodder, Frederick MayRef N391
[1890-1916]
Son of John Frederick & Elizabeth Nodder of Halifax Road, Shelf.

Born in Sheffield.

During World War I, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 48th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He died 14th August 1916 (aged 26).

He was buried at Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz, France [Grave Ref I C 18]

Nolan, MrsRef N547
[18??-19??]
She ran a lodging house at
Dawson City and was one of the Queens of Dawson City. She later ran a Café in Crown Street, Hebden Bridge

Nolson House, BarkislandRef N154
Stainland Road.

Aka Nelson House.

Mid to late 17th century U-plan house.

Owners and tenants have included

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

The property was divided into 3 dwellings.

It was renovated in the 1990s, and is now [2015] a single dwelling

Nonslip Stone CompanyRef N484
A company set up by Brooke's to produce Silex non-slip stone flags.

In December 1900, the company merged with Joseph Brooke & Sons to becomes Brooke's Limited.

See Newton Brooke

Nook Farm, SowerbyRef N214
The property was advertised for Sale by Auction [July 1854] as containing 7 acres 3 rood 289 perch land in the occupation of Henry Carter

The Nook, Sowerby BridgeRef N178
The popular name for the area of West Street, Sowerby Bridge west of the railway arch. Sowerby Bridge Railway Station was here.

The 19th century blacksmith's shop here was demolished in 1957

The Nooke, HalifaxRef N8001
Property mentioned in 1675 as being situated

in the west end or head of one street in Halifax called The Woolshops, and being the corner house dividing the way leading from the Church of Halifax to the Shambles, and into one back lane there called Petticote Lane

Noonan, Rev J.Ref N147
[19??-19??]
Priest at
St Mary's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street [1966]

Noone, James JosephRef N568
[1890-1915]
Son of Ellen & James Noone of Urmston, Manchester.

Born in Widnes.

He was Secretary of the Halifax & District Schools' Athletic Association  [1914] / a teacher at St Mary's Catholic School [1914].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed – shot by a sniper as he left the trenches at Doulieu [22nd April 1915] (aged 25).

He was one of the first local soldiers to be killed in the War.

He was buried at Rue-David Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France [Grave Ref I H 8].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His good friend and companion John Patrick Conroy was also killed in the War

Noone, MichaelRef N274
[1875-19??] Born in Miltown, Galway, Ireland.

He was listed as innkeeper living at 23/25 Elland Road, Brighouse [1911].


Question: Could this be the Vine Hotel, Brighouse

 

He married Margaret Jane [1883-19??]


Margaret Jane was born in Moyallen, Galway
 

Children:

  1. Mary Josephine [b 1910]

Norcliffe ...Ref N529
The entries for people & families with the surname Norcliffe are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Norcliffe Farm, SouthowramRef N668
Property – comprising Little Norcliffe, Upper Norcliffe, and Lower Norcliffe - which dates back to the 13th century.

Owners and tenants have included

The Farm (11 acres), plus 3 cottages (8, 10 & 12 Norcliffe Lane), were listed as a part of the Shibden Estate in a sale catalogue of October 1925.

The buildings are now derelict.

The name is a corruption of north cliff. Compare with Sutcliffe

Norcliffe's: George Norcliffe & SonRef N480

Partners included George Norcliffe and Alexander Walker Norcliffe

Norcliffe's: R. & D. NorcliffeRef N481
Woollen manufacturer established by Rowland Norcliffe at Firth House Mills, Stainland.

His younger brother, David, became a partner around 1885.

In June 1906, it was announced that they were to build a new mill at Penny Hill, Stainland, near to the existing mill.

There was a fire at their mill on 29th July 1907.

During World War I, they produced material for army shirts, then woollen blankets, linsey and car upholstery fabric.

David left the business in 1915.

After Rowland's death [1921] his youngest son, Arthur, carried on the business. The business was continued by Arthur's sons – Norris Taylor, Leslie and Benjamin.

Norris and Leslie left the business in 1952 and Benjamin carried on as a sole trader until 1957 when he was joined by son-in-law Anthony Sargeant.

The business was finally run by Benjamin's granddaughter, Elizabeth.

The business was wound up in 2005.

The mill was sold to MCN Construction who developed the site into luxury apartments, following planning details and architectural work handled by Anthony Sargeant prior to the sale.

The original mill building and its chimney have been preserved

Norcotte, Rev WilliamRef N58
[15??-16??]
Curate at
Todmorden [1604]

Nord, SarahRef N189
[1876-19??] Born in Liverpool.

She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted spinner at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.

She lived with Amos Bentley [1891]

Norfolk, JohnRef N560
[1883-1917] Son of Wright Norfolk.

Born in Manningham.

He was a mason [1911] / employed by Arthur Foster, Bradford.

He lived with his mother and sister at 4 Hunger Hill, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted Northumberland Fusiliers, then he served as a Private with the 12th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Oppy Wood, Arras [3rd May 1917] (aged 34).

The Halifax Courier [7th July 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 4 & 5], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Norfolk, WrightRef N85
[1855-1917] Born in Pannal, Yorkshire.

He was a Corporation labourer [1911].

Around 1875, he married Rebecca [1855-19??].


Rebecca was born in Bradford
 

Children:

  1. Mary Ann [b 1879] who was a weaver of dress goods [1911]
  2. Ellen [b 1882] who was a cotton weaver [1911]
  3. John
  4. George Alfred [b 1886] who was a gardener [1911]
  5. Emily Alice [b 1887] who was a baker [1911]
  6. Jane Ellen [b 1889] who was a weaver of dress goods [1911]
  7. Wright [b 1891] who was a butcher [1911]

They lived at

  • 1 Dovedale Road, Smiddles Lane, Bradford [1911]
  • 4 Hunger Hill, Halifax [1917]

Wright died in Halifax [Q1 1917] (aged 62).

Son John died in World War I

NorlandRef N24
Hill-top township above Sowerby Bridge.

See Parish statistics

Norland Board of GuardiansRef N502
A part of the Halifax Poor Law Union.

Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Norland township have included

Norland Brass BandRef N144
Aka Norland Prize Band. Formed in 1879 by

a few young Norlander

residing in or near New Longley.

The first members of the Band included

  • L. Barron
  • Albert Batley
  • John Dewhirst
  • Arthur W. Dixon
  • Samuel Fleming
  • Wiliam Fowler
  • Albert Hitchen
  • John William Holroyde
  • Fred Mallinson
  • John Robinson
  • Levi Stott
  • Fred Sutcliffe
  • James Sutcliffe
  • Joseph Tyson
  • Tom Tyson
  • John Waddington

Conductors have included

  • Henry Stork [1879]
  • William Atkinson [1880-1887]
  • George Raine [1888-1896]
  • Alexander Owen [1897]
  • Ernest Beaumont [1906?-1911?]
  • George Ramsden [1920s-1930s]

Other players and members of the Band have included

They competed in many local and national contests, including

  • The Belle Vue July Contest in Manchester on 6 occasions between 1887 and 1906 [1887, 1897 (when they won), 1891, 1906]
  • The Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee contest in Liverpool [September 1887]
  • The Glasgow International Exhibition [1888]
  • The Crystal Palace [National Championships] 1911

They held their own band contests at Sowerby Croft [1885, 1886]. In the contest on 24th July 1886, 3,000 people attended when contest was won by Besses o' th' Barn Band.

A room at Butterworth End was used by the Band, then an empty house at Harper Royd. In 1905, a new Band Room was built.

They disbanded in 1937.

See Cold Acre Reservoir, Stainland

Norland ChurchRef N124

Norland Co-OpRef N291
A branch of the Sowerby Bridge Industrial Society opened at Harper Royd Lane on 15th June 1896.

It closed in the 1960s

Norland Co-operative StoresRef N666
Recorded in 1900 at Sandal Terrace [?]

The Norland FlyerRef N130
Local news-sheet for Norland

Norland HallRef N356
London Road.

Aka Norland Old Hall.

A timber-framed house built at Norland around 1450.

A passage doorway was dated ITHT 1672 for Joseph Taylor who cased the house in stone around that time.

Owners and tenants have included

After being struck by lightning in April 1911, the hall fell into disrepair.

In 1914, the building was dismantled. There was a plan to rebuild it in Addington Park, Croydon. This came to naught.

On 12th August 1922, it was announced that the Hall was to be demolished and transferred to America. It was sold to William Randolph Hearst, the American newspaper tycoon and shipped to the USA in 812 crates for re-erection on his California estate. On 8th September 1922, the first consignment was shipped to America.

The plan collapsed when Hearst learned that he had to pay import tax on the stone, and the cargo rotted on the dockside for many years and eventually some of the stones were used to build a Presbyterian chapel in San Simeon, California [1967].

The present Norland Hall building is the result of restoration in the 1960s.

This is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

See Lower Spark House, Norland, Norland Lower Hall and Norland Upper Hall

The Norland HallsRef N5860
There have been several halls recorded in Norland and the records do not always enable the individual property to be identified accurately.

The following are recorded


Question: Please email me if you can help to clarify this situation

 

Norland Holiday HomeRef N138
Norland Moor. In September 1935, a fund-raising appeal – launched by Mrs Miriam Lightowler and supported by public subscription – for the Halifax Children's Welfare League raised £3,500 and land was purchased at Norland and work began on a specially-built holiday home. A broadcast appeal raised £115. John Henry Jagger was one of the founders of the Holiday Home.

The purpose-built home opened on 26th June 1937 to provide two weeks' holiday and fresh air to the poor children of Halifax. It accommodated 24 boys & girls.

During World War II, the holiday home was used for evacuees, mainly from Bradford. The home had its own zoo, with rabbits and guinea pigs.

It closed in 1979. The money from the sale of the property was used to set up a fund which offered grants to enable children from less well-off homes to take holidays.

It has been converted into 2 dwellings.

See East Longley Farm, Norland and Gillian Ida Walker

Norland, John ofRef N51
[13??-1???]
A local justice at the time of the Statute of Labourers

Norland Local History SocietyRef N743

See Nobbut Norland

Norland Lower HallRef N69
Aka Lower Old Hall, Norland Old Hall.

Built in 1634 by George Taylor.

Dated 1634 G E T for George and Elizabeth Taylor.

Owners and tenants have included

The arms of the Dyers' Guild can be seen over the doorway.

A frieze reads:

FEARE GOD HON OUR THE KINGE

and a plaster overmantel bears the Royal Arms and the wording

DIEU ET MON DROIT 1635 T G E

There is a shop at the right of the building.

Around 1900, the hall was divided into three separate dwellings – the middle one was the village Post Office until the 1950s, when it reverted to a dwelling.

This is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions, The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire and Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax.

See Norland Upper Hall and Norland Hall

Norland, Manor ofRef N149
It was owned by the Earls of Warren. In the 14th century, Sir John de Ealand held land in the area. In the 16th century, the Savile family held the manor. In the 19th century, the Earl of Scarbrough was lord of the manor [1861].

See Manor of Rishworth-cum-Norland

Norland Memorial GardenRef N3370
Situated at the cross-roads in Moor Bottom Lane, Norland. The Norland War Memorial, the stocks and the village pinfold are here

Norland MoorRef N120
Originally a part of the Savile estates. 253 acres of unenclosed common moorland with Ladstone Rock and Norland Stream, this is popular for picnics and walks. There are remains of quarrying activities here, and stone was taken from here to built the Rochdale Canal.

On 22nd June 1834, there was a meeting of mill workers who had been locked out on account of their membership of the trades union.

On 6th October 1932, Norland Parish Council decided to buy the Moor by public subscription. More than £400 was raised. The moor was bought for £250 after a public appeal.

There are a number of holes on the moor which have been cordoned off with barbed wire. Below ground, they are fitted out with basic stone tables and seats. These were built in the 1950s by the Royal Observer Corps and were to be used in the event of nuclear attacks.

In 1948, the War Department announced that it wanted to take over 110 acres of the moor for tank exercises, although it promised that there would be no live ammunition fired. West Riding County Council defeated the plan.

See Heather and Royal Observer Corps Observation Post

Norland Moor FarmRef N723
New Clough Road. 17th century farm.

Dyeing was carried on here and there was a chemical works here

Norland Old HallRef N793
See Norland Hall, Norland Lower Hall and Norland Upper Hall

Norland Overseers of the PoorRef N9620
The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Norland

Norland Parish CouncilRef N697
Those who sevred on the Council included

On 6th October 1932, the Council decided to buy Norland Moor

Norland pinfoldRef N9
The village pinfold stands near the War Memorial, and has the stocks standing inside

Norland Post OfficeRef N492
Of the 3 cottages known as Thorny Bank in Berry Moor Road, the one nearest the road is a later addition and was used as a sub Post Office run by Jabez Whitaker [between 1903 and 1911]. The position of the post-box can still be seen in the end wall of the house nearest the road.

Around 1900, Norland Lower Hall was divided into three separate dwellings. The middle one was the village Post Office until the 1950s, when it reverted to a dwelling.

For many years, the sub-post office in the village was run from the foot of the stairs of a house at West Field, Norland. When I lived at Thorny Bank [1970s-1984], Mrs Scott was in charge of the business

Norland Smallpox HospitalRef N131
See Milner Royd Hospital, Sowerby Bridge

Norland StocksRef N708
The stocks originally stood near the Blue Ball.

Around 1904, they were restored by the Council, under the supervision of Jabez Whitaker.

They now stand inside the pinfold

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

Norland StreamRef N433
Aka Norland Clough. Flows across Norland Moor and beneath the road to Norland at Clough Moor Bridge, then down Maple Dean Clough, through Copley, to join the Calder

Norland Surveyor of the HighwaysRef N4100
Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Norland included:

Norland Upper HallRef N135
Aka Upper Old Hall, Norland.

Stood on Norland Town Road, near the Blue Ball

Timber-framed house cased in stone around 1690 by John Taylor, of Norland Hall, for his younger son John.

It was dated IBT 1690 for John and Betty Taylor.

2 cannon balls from the Civil War were found within the walls of the building.

Owners and tenants have included

The Hall was demolished in the 1970s.

Upper Old Hall Farm stands on the site.

This is discussed in the book The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

See Lower Spark House, Norland and Norland Lower Hall

Norland village shopRef N361
When I had a house in Norland – between 1973 and 1994 – the only shop was a small [green] wooden hut in the garden of a house in Shaw Lane and stood at the cross-roads opposite the church. This was popular with holiday-makers and walkers. The business was run by Mrs Cottingham until she had to close in the 1980s

Norland WorkhouseRef N127
In 1777, this accommodated 12 inmates

Norland Working Men's ClubRef N535
This is said to be the smallest Working Men's Club in the country

Norman, AmbroseRef N358
[1873-1946]

In [Q3] 1892, he (possibly) married Lily Robinson in Barnsley.

Ambrose died 28th April 1946 (aged 73).

Ambrose was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: NL-B25] Lily's burial place is not known

Normanton'sRef N16
Woolstaplers at Hare Street, Halifax [1914]

Normanton ...Ref N23
The entries for people & families with the surname Normanton are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Normanton Farm, SowerbyRef N238
The property was advertised for Sale by Auction [July 1854] as comprising three closes of land, 4 acres 2 rood 36 perch, two in the occupation of Eli Helliwell and one in the occupation of William Sutcliffe

Normanton's: Jeremiah Normanton & SonRef N465
Carriage proprietors established by Jeremiah Normanton at the Golden Lion, Ripponden

Normanton's: John Normanton & SonsRef N466
Greetland stone merchants [1905].

Established by John Normanton.

Partners included Charlton Normanton

Normington, AlfredRef N8780
[1???-1923] Of 2 Common Road, Upper Edge, Elland.

He died 13th September 1923

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £267 17/6d. Probate was granted to Alice (wife of Smith Carter) and Mary Elizabeth (wife of Hall Shackleton

Normington's: E. & O. NormingtonRef N464
Quarry owner and stone merchants at Five Acre Quarry, Elland [1905]

Normington, George HenryRef N251
[1856-1924] Son of Thomas Normington.

Born in Ovenden.

He was a wire drawer [1871] / a small wire drawer [1911].

In [Q1] 1881, he married Sarah Brearley [1857-1942] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. child
  2. child
  3. Annie [1883-1947]
  4. James Elliot [b 1893] who was an engineering pattern  maker [1911]

The family lived at 13 Diamond Terrace, Pellon, Halifax [1911].

George Henry died 1st March 1924 (aged 68).

Sarah died 28th October 1942 (aged 85).

The couple & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2764] with George Henry's grandfather James Cockroft

Normington, HerbertRef N308

Normington, IsaacRef N385
[17??-18??] Minister at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1800-1810]

Normington, IsaacRef N71
[1795-1871] He was a hatter in Northowram.

Isaac died 2nd April 1871 (aged 76), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1027] with Job Riley

Normington, J.Ref N832
[18??-19??]
Family grocer, tea, coffee & provision merchant.

Recorded in 1901, when he was at Elland Road, Brighouse

Normington, JackRef N714
[1915-1944] Son of Lucy & Sidney Normington of Halifax.

He was educated at Haugh Shaw School, Halifax & Halifax Secondary School  / a builder with his father.

In [Q1] 1941, he married Doreen Mary Pickles in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Alan R. [Q3] 1944

They lived at 44 Emscote Street, Halifax.

During World War II, he enlisted [1940], and he served as a Sapper with the Royal Engineers.

He died of wounds in Normandy [16th August 1944] (aged 29).

He was buried at Bayeux War Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XX F 25].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Normington, JoeRef N823
[1851-1916]
Illegitimate son of Eliza Normington.

Born in Soyland.

In 1854, Eliza married Peter Hollas.

Joe was adopted by Peter and spent all his life with his stepfather.

He never married.

Joe died at his stepfather's home in Soyland [1st September 1916]

Normington, JohnRef N788
[1793-1869]
He was a grocer.

He lived at 3 Square, Halifax [1869]

He died 13th April 1869 (aged 76).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: K 265 D]

Normington, JosephRef N796
[1834-1885] In different records, the surname is spelled Normintin or Normington.

Born in Elland.

He was a stone shipper at Southowram/Siddal.

On 5th March 1854, he married Ellen Broomhead [1834-1907] at Elland Parish Church.


Ellen was born in Elland
 

Children:

  1. Mary [1855-1927]
  2. Martha Ann [1857-1925]
  3. Mark
  4. Elizabeth [1861-1927]
  5. John [1863-1871]
  6. Crossland

They lived at 6 Lower Clipster Hall, Siddal.

Joseph died 24th January 1885 (aged 52).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: J 267 B]

Normington, Lewis BoocockRef N440
[1881-1952] Son of Samuel Boocock Normington.

Born 15th November 1881.

On 2nd June 1906, he married Harriet Davies [1887-1957] in Halifax.


Harriet was born in Middlesbrough
 

Children:

  1. Mary Emma [b 1916]
  2. George Selwyn [b 1920]

Lewis died 27th December 1952

Normington, MarkRef N707
[1858-1919]
Son of
Joseph Normington.

Born in Rastrick.

He was a mason [1881] / a mason of Rastrick [1888] / a stone mason [1891] / a stone mason & grocer [1901] / a stone mason [1911].

In [Q3] 1888, he married Mary Shaw [1859-1???] at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick.


Mary, of Rastrick, was the daughter of Edwin Shaw, grocer.

She was a grocer [1901]

 

Children:

  1. Lucy [b 1892]
  2. William

The family lived at

  • 48 Church Street, Elland [1891]
  • West View, Church Street, Elland [1901]
  • 47 Church Lane, Lower Edge, Elland [1911]

Normington, MatthewRef N29
[1739-1775] Aka Normanton, Norminton.

Cousin of William Folds.

A weaver of Stannery End, Sowerby.

He was one of the gang who – with Robert Thomas – murdered William Deighton. The two were acquitted of the murder, but later found guilty of robbing the dead man.

Pending trial at the Spring Assizes at York in March 1775, Normington was allowed out on bail, but went into hiding at Spa Laithe, Cragg Vale – he is said to have hidden in the briars there. He was re-arrested and put on trial. Like Thomas, he gave a full confession of the murder before he died.

He was executed on April 15th 1775 at the Tyburn, York, and his body hung in chains on Beacon Hill, near that of his accomplice, Robert Thomas. Like Thomas, the body was arranged so that the fingers pointed to Bull Close Lane, the scene of the murder

Normington, PaulRef N89
[1847-1905]
Born in Elland / Fixby.

Established Paul Normington & Company.

On 25th May 1873, he married Sarah Ann Sykes [1849-1912] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. George Henry [1879-1949] who was a stone delver [1901]
  2. Eliza Emily [1888-1976]

The family lived at Ridge View, Upper Edge, Elland [1905].

Paul died 30th January 1905.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £940.

Probate was granted to his widow Sarah Ann

Normington's: Paul Normington & CompanyRef N486
Established by Paul Normington.

Stone quarrier with business at Blue Ball Quarry, Rastrick [1896], Grantham Quarry, Rastrick [1896], and Five Acre Quarry, Elland [1905]

Normington, Raymond H.Ref N765
[1911-1944] Son of Sarah Hutchinson & Arthur Normington of Halifax.

He worked for Fletcher Brothers, Bowling Dyke.

He married Lilian.

They lived at 40 Charlestown Road, Halifax.

During World War II, and he served as a Gunner with the 125th Battery 38 Lt. A.A. Regiment Royal Artillery.

He was reported missing in Malaya.

He was killed in the Middle East [25th March 1944] (aged 33).

He was buried at Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma, Libya [Grave Ref 9 A 1].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Normington, Samuel BoocockRef N442
[1858-19??] He was a mechanic.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Lewis Boocock
  2. Lillian [b 1891] who married (1) Harry Ealham &  (2) John Henry Broomhead
  3. Hilda Boocock [b 1908] who married Herbert Ealham

Normington, ThomasRef N270
[1827-1???] Born in Rishworth.

He was a steam engine tenter (worsted mill) [1861] / an engine tenter [1871].

Around 1856, he married Sarah Cockroft [1827-1???].


Sarah was born in Ovenden, the daughter of
James Cockroft
 

Children:

  1. George Henry
  2. Fred [b 1858] who was a factory operative [1871]
  3. Mary Hannah [b 1866]

They lived at

  • Wheatley Bottom, Ovenden [1871]
  • 13 Parliament Street, Ovenden [1861]

Normington, WilliamRef N5380
[1834-1882]

He married Ellen [1829-1905].

Children:

  1. Albert [1866-2nd January 1923] who was buried with his  parents
  2. Martha Ellen [1876-28th September 1951] who was buried  with her parents

William died 15th December 1882 (aged 48).

Ellen died 24th January 1905 (aged 76).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3933]

Normington, WilliamRef N66
[1836-19??] Born in Bradford.

He was a seal dyer [1901].

He married Martha [1836-1901].


Martha was born in Bradford
 

Children:

  1. Sarah [1860-1861]
  2. Arthur [1872-1873]

The family lived at 61 Woodbury Road, Bradford [1901].

Martha died 7th August 1901 (aged 65).

She & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3395] with a Sarah Mitchell [1811-1858] & a James Crossley [1840-1860]


Details of William's death / burial place are not yet known
 

Normington, WilliamRef N778
[1893-1916] Or Willie.

Son of Mark Normington.

He was a printer's apprentice [1911] / a printer with Henry Watson Limited.

During World War I, he joined the West Riding Regiment [8th February 1916], and transferred as a Private with the 13th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He died of wounds [6th November 1916] (aged 23).

The Halifax Courier [18th November 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Puchevillers British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref III C 15].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland.

A cousin was killed in action a few weeks earlier

Norminton, BenjaminRef N777
[17??-17??]
He was
Constable of Northowram [1745--6]

Norminton, CrosslandRef N345
[1865-1928] Son of Joseph Normington.

Born in Elland.

He was a quarryman [1887].

On 28th May 1887, he married Martha Ann Marshall [1866-1923] in Halifax.


Martha Ann was born in Elland
 

Children:

  1. Alice [b 1888]
  2. Joseph Edward [1889-1963]
  3. Mark
  4. Arthur [1893-1942]
  5. Daisy Annie [1902-1987]
  6. Leslie [1907-1989]

The children were born in Elland.

They lived at 57 Church Lane, Elland, [1901, 1911, 1916]

Norminton, JosephRef N272
[1???-1849] A provision-dealer at Union Street, Halifax. He died in the cholera outbreak of 1849. He and another victim, an un-named man who was a manager at Atkinson's Silk Mill, Boothtown, had just returned from a cheap trip to Liverpool and the Isle of Man

Norminton, JosephRef N181
[17??-18??] Rectifier at Silver Street, Halifax [1809, 1822]

Norminton, LawrenceRef N584
[1895-1917]
Son of Emma & John Norminton of 66 Gooder Lane, Rastrick.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 25th November 1917 (aged 22).

He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 6 & 7], on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial

Norminton, MarkRef N341
[1890-1916] Son of Crossland Norminton.

Born in Elland.

He was a member of St Michael's Mission Church, Elland / a worsted spinner [1911] / a fettler / employed by Thomas Helm & Sons at Spout Mills, Rastrick.

During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 2nd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He was wounded by shrapnel [5th August 1916] whilst digging a trench on the Somme.

He died of wounds [15th August 1916].

The Halifax Courier [9th September 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I C 16].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland.

A memorial service was held at St Michael's Mission Church, Elland [10th September 1916]

One of his brothers was serving with the A. S. C. in France, and their cousin William Haley Newport died in the War

Norris ...Ref N551
The entries for people & families with the surname Norris are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Norris & FosterRef N208
Halifax solicitors.

Partners included Henry Alexander Norris and Adam Crossfield Foster.

Recorded in July 1868 at Crossley Street, Halifax

Norris & NorrisRef N217
Halifax solicitors.

Recorded in May 1847 at Westgate, Halifax

Norris, Foster & EnglandRef N523
Halifax solicitors.

Partners included Henry Alexander Norris, Adam Crossfield Foster, Ronald Crossfield Foster, and Thomas England.

Recorded in 1873, when they were solicitors in the case of Walshaw vs Walshaw.

In 1918, an oblituary notice for Ronald Crossfield Foster said that

the firm was now carried on by James Clarkson

Norris's: William John Norris & BrothersRef N522
Drysalters and manufacturing chemists at Calder Chemical Works, Sowerby Bridge [1845, 1874] and St John's Lane, Halifax [1850].

Partners included William John Norris

Norrish, GeorgeRef N319
[1866-1???]
Or Norris.

Son of John Norrish, warehouseman.

Born in Callington, Cornwall.

He was a fustian cutter of Commercial Street, Wadsworth [1887] / a baker [1891] / a fustian cutter [1901]

In 1887, he married Betty Walton [1866-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Betty was born in Heptonstall, the daughter of Nathaniel Walton, labourer
 

Children:

  1. Ernest [b 1888] who was a slipper maker [1901]
  2. Sam [b 1889] who was a grocer's assistant [1901]
  3. Herbert
  4. Mary H [b 1895]
  5. Clara [b 1896]

The family lived at

  • 7 Main Street, Heptonstall [1891]
  • 8 Spring Grove, Hebden Bridge [1901]

Living with them [in 1891] was sister-in-law Elizabeth Walton [b 1875] (fustian tailoress) 

Norrish, HerbertRef N320
[1891-1915] He appears on the 1891 & 1901 census as Herbert Norrish, but elsewhere as Herbert Norris.

Son of George Norrish.

Born 10th January 1891.

He was a member of Foster Lane Methodist Church, Hebden Bridge / a railway goods porter [1911] / employed by Herbert Wood, broker, Crown Street, Hebden Bridge / On the 9th Feb 1915 he enlisted for service and his home address was  13 Pleasant View, Hebden Bridge, he gave his occupation as a Labourer.

On 17th April 1909, he married Mary Ann Hill [1861-1922] at Halifax Parish Church.


Mary Ann was born in Barnsley
 

Child: Phyllis [1910-1994] who married Harry C. Redman

They lived at

  • 9 Hippins End, Hebden Bridge
  • 6 Tanpits, Hebden Bridge [1911]
  • 13 Pleasant View, Hebden Bridge [1915]

During World War I, he enlisted [9th February 1915] and served as a Private with the 12th Battalion Royal Scots.

He died 2nd November 1915.

He was buried on the battlefield at Hulluch by the Germans.

The Halifax Courier [19th February 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 11]

Nortcliffe, DavidRef N285
[1937-] Local historian, writer, guide, and founder of the Calderdale Heritage Walks.

His published works include

Nortcliffe, Frederick WilliamRef N182
[1880-1953]
In [Q3] 1911, he married (1) Annie Rogers [1881-1924] in Halifax.

Annie died 6th June 1924 (aged 43).

In [Q1] 1926, he married (2) Eleanor (Nellie) Crowther [1880-1946] in Halifax.

Nellie died 21st March 1946 (aged 66).

Frederick William died 21st January 1953 (aged 73).

They were buried at Brighouse Cemetery

Nortcliffe, JamesRef N588
[18??-18??]
Dyer at Brighouse.

In April 1843, he was declared insolvent

North, AlbertRef N648
[18??-19??]
Around 1900, he had a French polishing and upholstery business at Water Street, Brighouse

North, AllanRef N736
[1919-1944] Son of Edith May & Leonard North.

He was employed by John Briggs & Sons.

He married Mavis.

Children:

  1. child

They lived at 11A Wakefield Road, Copley, Halifax.

During World War II, he enlisted [1939] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders.

He was killed in Burma [5th May 1944] (aged 25).

He is remembered on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma [Grave Ref 18], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

North's: Allen North & CompanyRef N511
Dyers at Old Lane Dye Works, Halifax [1905]

North & South Junction RailwayRef N461
Railway line Halifax to Keighley

North, BenjaminRef N205
[18??-1903]
Aka Benje.

Son of Joseph North. He lived at Strawberry Cottage, Norwood Green

North Bridge Baths, HalifaxRef N459
Mentioned in 1857. Owned by a Mr Wilson

North Bridge Coal CompanyRef N470
Established around 1875 by brothers Samuel and Joseph Sharp. They had offices at the Great Northern Railway, the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway and at Pellon Railway Station [1895]

North Bridge Fountain, HalifaxRef N644

North Bridge, HalifaxRef N78
The bridge over the Hebble Brook linking Halifax to Leeds, Bradford and the north.

There have been other bridges over the Brook in the same area, including Bowling Dyke Bridge, Lee Bridge and Shakehand Brig.

See Cross Hills, North Bridge Baths, North Bridge Leisure Centre, North Bridge Station and Pine Apple, Halifax

North Bridge Leisure CentreRef N421
A sports centre for Halifax had been considered since the late 1950s – with Shroggs Park and Spring Hall as leading candidates.

When the site of the former North Bridge railway station and sidings were cleared in 1973, it was a favoured site for a leisure centre.

In 1969, there was a suggestion by architect student David Brierley that a museum – with a theatre, a sports hall, a workshop, a restaurant and an art gallery – and a complex to include an hotel, a conference centre, a bus station, a railway station extension – be built on the site of the disused goods yard. This came to naught.

The go-ahead was given by 1979 and the centre was opened in October 1981 by footballer Jack Charlton

North Bridge Post OfficeRef N602
Recorded in 1905 at 2 Cross Hills. It was then at the same address as the business run by Thomas Priestley, printer, stationer and newsagent

North Bridge Railway StationRef N460
The station opened at Bowling Dyke on 25th March 1880 to serve the route to Bradford for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway and the Great Northern Railway.

North Bridge had to be rebuilt higher to allow trains to pass underneath

Considerable property had to be demolished for construction of a new ¼ mile long viaduct which linked the station to Halifax Old Station.

Between 1890 and 1955, there was a service to Holmfield where it joined the Halifax & Ovenden Junction Railway.

The station closed to passengers on 23rd May 1955.

The large goods yard was used by the Great Northern Railway and the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway companies. In 1905, many local companies had a presence at the station John Charnock & Sons, Halifax Coal Society Limited, Hartley, Kaye & Company, W. H. Kaye & Company, Oates & Green Limited, William Pogson and Henry Summerscales & Son.

North Bridge Tunnel ran under the main line and into Crossley's mills at Dean Clough.

The station closed in 1964, and was demolished in 1974.

Passenger traffic ended in 1925.

The station closed on 23rd May 1955, and the passenger service from Halifax to Queensbury ended.

The station was demolished in 1960, and became a possible site for the leisure centre which opened in October 1981.

North Bridge Leisure Centre occupies a part of the old goods yard and more recently, a Sainsbury's supermarket with car park and filling station occupied the rest of the site.

See Charlestown Viaduct, Halifax

North Bridge Railway TunnelRef N800
There was a siding which ran from the main line North Bridge Station, under Old Lane Tunnel, and into Crossley's mills at Dean Clough.

Traces of the turntable and weighbridge are still to be seen.

North Bridge Restaurant, HalifaxRef N667
Opposite the Grand Theatre. A branch of the Halifax Cocoa House Company

North Bridge Toll BarRef N73
On 26th January 1804, Michael Stocks and his men tore up the toll gates at North Bridge, Halifax. No action was taken because the Trustees had broken the law by continuing to collect tolls after the costs of construction and maintenance of the 1774 bridge had been recouped

North Bridge Tram Accident [1906]Ref N97
On 1st July 1906, Tram Number 94 went out of control as it travelled down New Bank and overturned on North Bridge. Two people were killed, and 12 people were injured.

The driver was dismissed and a strike ensued

North Cut, BrighouseRef N401
A section of the Calder & Hebble Navigation which links with the Calder at Brighouse.

See Anchor Pit Flood Lock, Brighouse and Ganny Lock, Brighouse

North DeanRef N48
Area and parkland around Clay House, Greetland.

See North Dean Nature Trail

North Dean House, West ValeRef N6580
Stainland Road.

Owners and tenants have included

North Dean Lodge, West ValeRef N427
Built by the Trustees of the North Dean Wood Charity [1819].

Stands behind Clay House.

It was accommodation for the person charged with overseeing North Dean Woods

North Dean Nature TrailRef N33
Woodland walk and nature trail around North Dean Woods

More information: Telephone: 01422-393233


Question: Is there a website with more up-to-date information?

 

North Dean Pleasure GroundsRef N407
At North Dean Woods, Greetland. Recorded in 1891 & 1905

North Dean Railway BridgeRef N176
Built around 1840 by the Manchester & Leeds Railway Company

See Calder Bridge, North Dean

North Dean Railway StationRef N462
For the Manchester & Leeds Railway.

The route of the railway by-passed Halifax, and passengers and goods had to depart and arrive at Sowerby Bridge or Elland.

North Dean Station opened on 1st July 1844.

In July 1844, Halifax Town station opened at Shaw Syke for the single-track branch line from North Dean This branch was constructed by Thomson & Company of Liverpool and was then the only railway into Halifax. The line is a little over 1 mile long Trains passing between Halifax and Huddersfield, frequently had to wait at one end or the other.

The gradient from North Dean to Dry Clough is around 1 in 47 and trains were often unable to make it up to Dry Clough and had to run back to Elland Station.

Several people were injured in an accident here in 1865.

On 23rd October 1869, the single line, was opened as a double one.

On 4th August 1881, a railway worker was killed at the station as he was passing between 2 waggons. At the time, Haigh Wood, was station master at North Dean Station, and Thomas Mann, was stationmaster at West Vale Station and a witness to the accident.

The line closed to passengers in 1917, and to freight in 1930.

Stationmasters at the Station have included

  • Haigh Wood [1881]

A man was killed at the station on 14th March 1885.

On 16th May 1885, North Dean station was renamed Greetland Station.

See James Cockroft, Frederick Geary, North Dean to Stainland line, Miss Selina Porter and Stainland

North Dean to Stainland lineRef N766
Railway branch line of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway from North Dean Railway Station to Shaw's mills at Holywell Green. Built in 1875 contractors by Banks, Thornton & Garside

See Thomas Challoner, Greetland Viaduct, Holywell Green Viaduct and Stainland Viaduct

North Dean Toll GateRef N151
Aka Ha'penny Bar.

Toll gate which stood on Stainland Road, on the approach to West Vale, just beyond a bridge over the Calder.

It was built around 1842 by the Salterhebble, Stainland and Sowerby Bridge Turnpike Trust under an Act of Parliament passed in 1824.

It ceased to collect tolls in 1870.

From the 1940s, it was the headquarters of the Halifax and District Youth Hostels Association. It was demolished in 1968

North Dean Wood CharityRef N539
Established in the 1750s for

the very many aged and infirm and other poor persons of Elland-cum-Greetland

In 1757, Sir George Savile, the lord of the manor, was approached with a proposal that North Dean Woods – an area of woodland to the north of Greetland which was part of the common land of the manor – be given over to a charity that would sell rights to the harvest of the woodland and use the money for the benefit of the poor. The income would also reduce the Poor Rate which had to be paid by the parish. There were 18 trustees of the Charity and meetings were held at the Rose and Crown inn, in vestry of Elland Parish Church and latterly, in the Council Offices. Signatories to the 1757 deed, and Trustees included

The Charity is still in existence and leases the woods to Calderdale Council who provide public access to the woods as an amenity.

See North Dean Lodge

North Dean Woods, GreetlandRef N222
A piece of woodland which extends from Clay House, along the northern slope of Lindwell Bank, past Copley to a point south-east of Norland.

In 1866, fires from the sparks of the steam trains on the Leeds & Manchester Railway caused estimated £240 worth of damage.

See Maple Dean Clough, North Dean Nature Trail, North Dean Pleasure Grounds, North Dean Wood Charity and Captain Spencer

North DivisionRef N559
In 1861, the West Riding was divided into 2 divisions – North and South – each returning 2 MPs.

In 1867, the West Riding was divided into 3 divisions – North, South and East – each returning 2 MPs.

In 1885, the North Division of the West Riding was divided into 5 constituencies – including the Sowerby Division – each returning 1 MP.

Lord Frederick Cavendish represented the North Division from 1865.

See Population Statistics and Todmorden & Lancashire

North's Eating HouseRef N5870
Northgate, Halifax.

Janet Currie worked here [1865]

North Gate End, HeptonstallRef N165
See Robert Greenwood and Preaching House, Heptonstall

North, George EdwardRef N47
[1855-19??]
Born in Halifax [Q4 1855].

He was a thick wire drawer [1901].

In [Q4] 1899, he married Annie Hoyle [1858-19??].


Annie was born in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.

She had a son Herbert E. Sutcliffe

 

Children:

  1. Fanny E [b 1887] who was a spinner worsted [1901]
  2. Jane E [b 1890] who married Lewis Aked
  3. Fred [b 1901]

The family lived at 8 Haugh Shaw Road, Scarborough Street, Halifax [1901]

North HalifaxRef N719
Collective name for the northern districts of Halifax which includes Illingworth, Mixenden, and Ovenden.

See North Halifax Grammar School

North, HerbertRef N110
[1896-1917] Son of Joe North.

He was a woollen piecer [1911] / worked in Greetland.

During World War I, he served as a Driver with the 234th Field Company Royal Engineers.

He died of wounds [31st July 1917] (aged 21).

The Halifax Courier [25th August 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Duhallow A.D.S. Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref I A 46].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

North Hollingworth Farm, WalsdenRef N87
Hollingworth Lane.

Late 17th century farm.

Owners and tenants have included

North House, EllandRef N268
It was originally known as Hill Top, Elland.

Owners and tenants have included

North Howcans, OvendenRef N224
Recorded on maps produced in 1854

See Howcans

North Ive House, LuddendenRef N557
In the 19th century, Ive House, Warley was split into 2 dwellings: North and South.

Edward Murgatroyd's family lived in the North and Henry Sutcliffe Murgatroyd's family in the South.

Owners and tenants have included

North, J.Ref N590
[18??-18??]
Grocer at Northowram.

In May 1855, he was declared bankrupt

North, JamesRef N814
[17??-18??]
Recorded in the early 19th century, when he owned
Rookes Colliery, Hipperholme

North, JoeRef N216
[1869-19??]
Son of
Mr North.

Born in Huddersfield.

He was a coach painter [1891] / a carriage painter [1901] / a coach painter [1911].

In 1888, he married Lucy Annie Wood [1869-19??] in Huddersfield.

Children:

  1. Agnes [b 1889]
  2. Lily Robertson [b 1891] who was a twister [1911]
  3. Winifred [b 1893] who was a twister [1911]
  4. Bernard [b 1895] who was an oiling (worsted) [1911]
  5. Herbert
  6. Alec Gerrard [b 1900]
  7. Elenar / Eleanor [b 1902]
  8. Eideth / Edith [b 1905]
  9. Lucy Annie [b 1909]

The family lived at

  • 1 Beaumont Street, Huddersfield [with Joe's widowed  mother 1891]
  • 68 Lower Skircoat Green, Halifax [1901]
  • 20 Cinderhills Lane, Siddal, Halifax [1911]
  • Elder Cottage, 66 Luck lane, Marsh, Huddersfield

Living with them [in 1901] was Joe's mother Agnes

North, JosephRef N203
[1790-1850]
His family had cared for the gardens at
Judy Woods since the early 1800s.

In 18??, he married (1) Elizabeth Hodgson [17??-184?].

Children:

  1. William
  2. Benjamin

In 1847, he married (2) Judy Jowett

North, JudyRef N49
[1795-1870]
Her maiden name was Judith Stocks, and she was also known as Gurt Judy, Judy Ellis, and Stick o' Judy's. She sold sticks of spice, parkin pigs, and ginger beer at
Judy Brig, Judy Woods. She and her son, John Barraclough, took care of the gardens at Judy Woods.

Her cottage was near to Horse Close Bridge and is now demolished.

She married 3 times: Joseph Barraclough in 1819, Isaac Jowett in 1833, and became the second wife of Joseph North in 1847. She also lived with Amos Kellett

North, Marjoribanks KeppelRef N200
[1865-19??]
Of Rougham Hall, Norfolk.

He was an engineer / involved in the construction of the railway in Argentina

On 19th July 1905, he married Edith Beatrice Armytage at Hartshead Church.

Children:

  1. George
  2. Arabella [b 1909]

They lived in Buckinghamshire

North Midgelden Farm, TodmordenRef N729
Bacup Road Late 18th century house.

A nearby barn is also listed

North, MrRef N233
[18??-18??]

He married Agnes [1842-19??]


Agnes was born in Scotland
 

Child: Joe

They lived at 1 Beaumont Street, Huddersfield [1891].

Living with the widowed Agnes [in 1891] was son Joe & family

North, OliverRef N198
[1880-19??] Son of Clara (née Hampshire) [1852-1???] & Tom North [1850-1???], mason.

Born in Almondbury.

He was a French polisher [1901].

In [Q2] 1900, he married Clara Gerke in Halifax.


Clara was born in Halifax, the daughter of
Henry Gerke
 

Children:

  1. John [b 1901]

The family lived at

  • 4 Coach Fold, Haley Hill, Halifax [1901]
  • Cedarhurst, Hampstead, Nassau, New York [1937]

Around 1907, Clara, Oliver & family emigrated to New York with her father & siblings

North Parade Band, HalifaxRef N352
Formed in 1???. Disbanded in 1???

North Park House, HalifaxRef N86
Stood at the south-east corner of People's Park, near Park Road Baths, at the junction of Park Road / King Cross Street.

Recorded on maps published in 1835.

Owners and tenants have included

In 19??, it became part of the Pennine Insurance office complex. When the company left in 19??, the buildings fell into disrepair.

In 2006, the property was demolished to make way for new apartments

North Scaitcliffe Farm, TodmordenRef N4750
Owners and tenants have included

North Scausby Farm, BradshawRef N726
Riley Lane.

Dated 17 S D D 40

See Ridings Farm, Ovenden Wood

North, TomRef N115
[18??-1915]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Cameronian (Scottish Rifles).

He died 10th March 1915.

He is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial, France [Grave Ref 15 & 16], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at United Reformed Church, Carlton Street

North View, TodmordenRef N67
Halifax Road / Roomfield Lane. 2 villas built about 1841 by – and for – Joseph Firth and William Howarth next to their Albion Mill.

One is now occupied by Todmorden Working Men's Club

North Wales Granite Company LimitedRef N483
Originally called Conway Stone Quarries. This was a division of Brooke's Limited which quarried in several parts of Wales

North Ward Brass Band, HalifaxRef N772
Recorded in July 1873, when they promoted a contest which took place in Shibden Park – by permission of John Lister. The bands taking part included Elland Upper Edge Band, Greetland & West Vale Brass Band, Elland Victoria Band, Brighouse Subscription Band, King Cross Band, and Northowram Subscription Band

North Ward, HalifaxRef N610
One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax. Recorded in 1866.

See James Bairstow, Michael Booth, John Bunney, John Dyson Hutchinson, William Regan, George Emmett Wright Robinson, Fred Sharp, Frederick Smith, Walter C. F. Smith and Benjamin Wood

North Well, HeptonstallRef N244
Owners and tenants have included

North, WilliamRef N204
[1???-1881]
Son of
Joseph North.

He was interested in landscape gardening and ornithology

Northend ...Ref N3
The entries for people & families with the surname Northend are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Northende, DanielRef N293
[15??-16??] Of Cromwellbottom Hall.

He married Unknown.

Child: Mary

Northende, JohnRef N128
[15??-16??] Alias John Hanson.

Son of Robert Northende, and brother of Edward Hanson.

Owned Field House, Shibden, Salterlea, Shibden and Fold, Shibden

Northende, RobertRef N169
[1???-1551] Of Horner House, Shibden.

Son of Richard Northend.

He married Emmotta or Emma.

Children:

  1. John
  2. Emma [15??-1585] who married Lancelot Lake [b   1539] from Normanton
  3. Edward

The Northern Ballet Theatre CompanyRef N388
In 1990, the company moved from Manchester to Spring Hall Mansion.

In 1995, the company moved to purpose-built premises in Leeds.

See Christopher Gable

Northern, Dr BenjaminRef N671
[17??-1834]
Surgeon at Lightcliffe

Northern BroadsidesRef N363
Theatre group formed in 1992 by Barrie Rutter and based at the Viaduct Theatre, Dean Clough.

The company has appeared around the world performing Shakespeare and classical texts. The company have produced many Shakespeare plays with Yorkshire accents. Rutter believes that this more accurately reflects Elizabethan English than do modern accents.

In 2000, the company presented the first production of Ted Hughes's play Alcestis.

In 2009, the company's production of Othello starred Lenny Henry in his first professional acting rôle in a Shakespeare play

Northern Carpet Trades UnionRef N717
Abbr: NCTU. A union for workers in the carpet industry Recorded in 1954

The Northern Coal & Lime CompanyRef N488
Recorded in 1905 at Bedford Street North, Halifax

Northern Counties Amalgamated Society of WeaversRef N536
Recorded in 1917 at Burnley Road, Todmorden when William John Tout was secretary

See Society of Weavers

Northern Counties Discount Company, HalifaxRef N831
Recorded in 1901, when they were at 15 Westgate, Halifax, and J. Bentley was manager

The Northern Electric Wire CompanyRef N514
Wire and cable manufacturers.

They were at Sedburgh Mills, Halifax [1905, 1921]

The Northern Engineering Company LimitedRef N503
Machine tool makers at High Level Iron Works, Halifax [1899].

On 24th September 1902, fire at their Parkinson Lane works caused £10,000 worth of damage.

They were absorbed by John Stirk & Sons Limited.

They were bought out by Hartley & Sugden [around 1909]

Northern, Dr JohnRef N378
[17??-18??] Surgeon dentist of Halifax.

He was at Aked's Road, Halifax [1816].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Ann [1794-1853] who married John Hall from Tadcaster

The Northern StarRef N543
Produced by Feargus O'Connor, this newspaper became the official organ of Chartism. It was first published on 18th November 1837, funded by money raised in several local towns and in Hull.

It was proscribed by the British government. At one time, the circulation of the paper was said to be 60,000 per week.

It ceased publication in April 1852 when it merged with The Friend of the People to become The Star of Freedom. This ceased publication in December 1852

The Northern Theatres Company LimitedRef N575
The company owned the Theatre Royal, Halifax and the Grand Theatre, Halifax, and other theatres in several towns in Yorkshire and Lancashire.

The company's registered offices were at Lancashire & Yorkshire Bank Chambers, Halifax

NorthfieldRef N27
One of the areas of common land around Halifax Parish Church in the 14th century.

Others were Blackledge-Ing, Hall-Ing, Sydel-Ing, Southfield, Netherfield

Northfield, HeptonstallRef N59
Four 18th century back-to-back houses

Northfieldyate, NorthowramRef N322
See Edward Northend

Northgate Building, HalifaxRef N722
Northgate, opposite the bottom of Broad Street.

This was a large 4-storey building. Erected in the 1890s.

The building was demolished for redevelopment in 1973. The Bus Station now stands on the site


Question: Does anyone know if the building had a name?

 

Northgate End Band of HopeRef N802
Established at Northgate End Chapel by Rev Russell Lant Carpenter.

James Whitehead was President [1896]

See Charles E. Dean

Northgate End Book SocietyRef N804
Established at Northgate End Chapel.

See Northgate End Library

Northgate End LibraryRef N805
Established by Rev John Ralph at Northgate End Chapel.

The first books were recorded as

See Northgate End Book Society

Northgate End Mutual Improvement SocietyRef N803
Recorded in 1896, when Edwin Booth Stott was President

Northgate End Orchestral SocietyRef N389
Aka Halifax (Northgate End) Orchestral Society.

Established in 1882 by the Elocution Society of Northgate End Chapel.

A junior section is mentioned in the records.

In 1894, it amalgamated with the Halifax Philharmonic Society.

See John Priestley

Northgate, HalifaxRef N250

Northgate Hall, HalifaxRef N396
Aka The Casino, The Colosseum. Designed by John Harper.

The foundation stone was laid by Anne Lister and Ann Walker on 22nd September 1835. A time capsule – containing coins and an inscribed lead scroll – was buried beneath the stone.

Anne's journals for 26th September 1835 record

The coins of the king's reign – a sovereign, half-sovereign, half-crown, shilling, and six-pence (could not get a seven-shilling piece, very scarce. Swanns, the bakers in York, had only seen two of William IV seven-shilling pieces) - were put in a large-mouthed green glass bottle; also an inscription engraved on sheet-lead and rolled up tight. The cork was dipped in tar, then put into the neck of the bottle and covered over with coarse red wax. It should have been hermetically sealed, but Messrs Harper and Husband could not get it done, had no blow-pipe

This was rediscovered in 1959 and was (said to be) in Bankfield Museum.

The building was the Saloon to the Northgate Hotel, and was intended to provide accommodation for

routs, dances and similar polite gatherings

It was later used as Temperance Hall [1860], Cinema de Luxe, Halifax, and Theatre de Luxe

Northgate House, HalifaxRef N114
Built between 1735-1742 for Richard Clapham.

It was a part of the estate of the Lister family of Shibden Hall. Joseph Lister lived here.

On the death of Joseph's widow Mary in February 1822, the property became vacant and passed to James Lister.

From 1822, Marian and Jeremy Lister lived there as James's tenants.

On James's death in 1826, the property passed to Anne Lister.

In 1828, Watson Samuel Scatcherd leased the house.

In 1835, after Scatcherd's death, John Harper converted the building into

a princely hotel

the Northgate Hotel.

Joseph Rushworth was recorded here [1841].

The Casino was built next door

Northgate House, HalifaxRef N34
Administrative buildings for Calderdale MBC on Northgate, Halifax. These were opened in 1982.

In July 2008, it was announced that the Central Library facilities and Northgate House would be closed and the land sold for retail development.

Like many Calderdale Council decisions, this did not happen, and it was decided to convert the whole site to a Sixth Form College. In 2018, the buildings were refurbished / redeveloped

Northgate House, HalifaxRef N838
New premises built in 1962, for Phil Bull's Portway Press Limited organisation on a vacant site at Northgate, which had earlier been James Wadsworth's fur business

They had printing works in an existing building on Winding Road, which had been previously occupied by Fawcett Greenwood & Company

Northgate House, HeptonstallRef N784
A Methodist congregation met here before the Octagonal Methodist Chapel was built in 1764

Northgate robotRef N696
Recorded in the Halifax Courier on 6th January 1913


Question: Can anyone tell me anything?

 

Northgate Turkish Baths, HalifaxRef N456
Built around 1855

NorthowramRef N35
District of Calderdale to the north-east of Halifax.

See Ouram, Shibden Brook and Southowram

Northowram & Shelf Ward, HalifaxRef N611
One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax

Northowram Board of GuardiansRef N573
A part of the Halifax Poor Law Union.

Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Northowram township have included

Northowram ClubRef N490
Northowram Green. The building was originally Heywood's Bell School

Northowram Co-OpRef N608
Branch number 1 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in February 1860

Northowram Community CentreRef N742
Occupies the former Northowram Church School

Northowram constablesRef N571
The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in the township of Northowram.

See Bull Rent

Northowram Cricket ClubRef N17
Recorded in the 1940s. There are

  • Fields Cricket Club in the Bradford League
  • Hedge Top Cricket Club in the Halifax League

Northowram HallRef N70
Property here is mentioned in 1296.

The property was originally known as Whithill.

See Northowram Hospital and Northowram Isolation Hospital

Northowram Hall bath houseRef N458
The underground bath house was built around 1750 at Northowram Hall

Northowram Historical SocietyRef N8170
Established in 2009 with specific aim of writing a new history of Northowram.

See A History of Northowram Township from 1800

Northowram HospitalRef N271
Built on the site of Northowram Hall. This was an extension of the former Isolation Hospital – which had opened in 1934. It was opened by Mayor Frederick Austin Leach. It was opened in 1971 and became an integral part of the local NHS services.

The hospital closed in 199? and houses are to be built on the site.

See St John's Hospital

Northowram HouseRef N258
Number 15, Towngate, Northowram.

Mrs Bridget Mellen owned the property.

Oliver Heywood lived here. Mrs Mellen attempted to evict him by raising the rent.

Mrs Mellen, subsequently sold Northowram House to her nephew, Benjamin Boys. In March 1672, Heywood's friend, Jonathan Priestley bought the House on Heywood's account for 100 marks, or £67 13/4d.

Heywood returned to live in the house on 8th May 1672. On the 4th previously he received his licence to preach here.

The doorstone was inscribed

H
OA
EBENEZER
1677

for Oliver and Abigail Heywood. The inscription was carved by Daniel Sharp. The stone was subsequently moved to a position over the window.

Heywood's mother died here. His 2 sons were born here. Heywood died here

Northowram HuntRef N236
Established in the late-18th / early-19th century

Northowram Isolation HospitalRef N576
An Isolation Hospital. Built on the site of Northowram Hall.

Opened on 7th July 1934 by Sir E. Hilton Young, Minister of Health. The first patients were admitted on 24th September 1934.

It became Northowram Hospital

Northowram Liberal ClubRef N533
Recorded in 1917 at Towngate, when Fred Brooke was secretary

Northowram LibraryRef N276
Lydgate / St Matthew's Drive. Recorded in 1929. At that time, it was only open on Monday evenings.

See Frank Cyril Pritchard

Northowram Local BoardRef N164
See Michael Booth, Local Board and Mr Wallace

Northowram, Manor ofRef N158
In 1296, John de Warren was Lord of the Manor. It was subsequently owned by the Toothill family, before reverting to the crown around 1340, the Savile family, and the Duke of Leeds

Northowram Mechanics' InstitutionRef N1299
Northowram Green.

A Mechanics' Institute was founded in April 1852 by people associated with Heywood's Chapel, including Charles Holt.

They held their early meetings over a shed and stables opposite the Stocks Arms.

Around 1855, they held their evening classes in the Church School.

On 3rd June 1874, the corner stone was laid for a new building on land given by Abraham Briggs Foster of Northowram Hall.

In October 1875, classes began at the new building. They had a library.

The Institute was formally opened on 9th July 1877.

The building was later used as a Board School when the scholars and staff moved from Heywood's School. It was then used as the Institute in the evenings.

By 1891, it was used solely as a school.

In 1995, it was converted into flats

Northowram Overseers of the PoorRef N8000
The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Northowram

Northowram Parish ChurchRef N249

Northowram Police StationRef N489
A new station was built in 1932

Northowram Post OfficeRef N517
In 1845, James Holdsworth is recorded as postmaster.

Recorded in 1861. It was then run by Jacob Houldsworth, stone merchant.

Recorded in 1874. It was then at the same address as the business run by Harriet Holdsworth, grocer.

Recorded in 1905 at 40 Towngate. It was then at the same address as the business run by Miss Frances Appleyard, grocer

Northowram Recreation GroundRef N411
The Hough, Northowram. Opened on 5th November 1921

Northowram School BoardRef N186
School Board set up in 1880.

See Michael Booth, Joseph Crowther, Northowram Board School, Northowram Free School, Northowram Infants' School, Salterlee Board School, Northowram and William Wilson

Northowram StocksRef N190
On the evening of 28th December 1867, a man was held in the stocks from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm in lieu of paying a fine for gambling. The evening was very cold and dark. Notwithstanding this, there was a numerous company of his admirers present, who enlivened the proceedings with singing and other amusements

Northowram Subscription BandRef N210
Formed in 1???.

In July 1873, they took part in a contest promoted by North Ward Brass Band.

Disbanded in 1???

Northowram Surveyor of the HighwaysRef N5270
Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Northowram included:

Northowram Tannery LimitedRef N542
Recorded in the 1900s at Crown Works, Northowram

Northowram Urban District CouncilRef N155

Northowram Ward, HalifaxRef N612
One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax. Recorded in 1866.

See Jonas W. Crossland, Charles Parker, John Radcliffe, William Henry Spence and James Tattersall

Northowram WorkhouseRef N185
At one time, this was at Dunkirk, Shibden.

In 1777, the Institution accommodated 70 inmates

Northrop, Arthur WillieRef N119
[1880-1957]
Son of
William Northrop.

In [Q3] 1915, he married Elizabeth Hannah Yates [1885-1967] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Edgar [b 1917]
  2. Douglas

The family lived at Mount Pellon, Halifax.

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon

Northrop, DouglasRef N738
[1920-1941]
Son of
Arthur Willie Northrop.

He was a member of St Augustine's Church, Pellon & Boy Scouts / educated at Halifax Modern School.

He lived at 53 Hartley Street, Battinson Road, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Sapper with the Royal Engineers.

He died 14th April 1941 (aged 21).

He was buried at Christ Church, Pellon with his grandparents Mary Hannah & William Northrop [North Sec E 15].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Augustine's Church, Pellon

Northrop, FredRef N449
[1856-1905] He was landlord of the Crown, Halifax [1891, 1901]

In [Q1] 1876, he married Kezia Bailey [1857-1910] in Bradford.

Children:

  1. Albert [1879-26th May 1898]
  2. Edna [1881-1st January 1931]

Fred died 16th June 1905 (aged 49).

Kezia took over at the Crown [1905, 1910].

Kezia died 10th April 1910 (aged 53).

Daughter Edna took over at the Crown [1910, 1912].

Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Northrop, JosephRef N237
[18??-18??]

He married Mary [1811-1890].


Mary was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Phoebe [1851-1938] who married Charles Mallinson

They lived at

  • Shelf
  • Bradford

Mary was a widow by 1875.

Mary died 1st March 1890 (aged 79).

Mary & Phoebe were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2345]

Northrop, WilliamRef N196
[1850-1915] Of Halifax.

In [Q3] 1879, he married Mary Hannah Dawtry [1851-1918] in Halifax.

Child: Arthur Willie

They lived at 53 Hartley Street, Battinson Road, Halifax [1915, 1918].

William died 11th May 1915 (aged 65).

Mary Hannah died 1st February 1918 (aged 67).

The couple were buried at Christ Church, Pellon [E 15]; their grandson Douglas Northrop is buried with them

Northumberland House, HalifaxRef N740
Horton Street. Aka Horton House.

Recorded on 12th January 1861, when an advertisement in the Halifax Guardian announced

Sale by Auction on 16th January 1861 of the Freehold Mansion NORTHUMBERLAND HOUSE, Horton Street, Halifax, fronting onto Horton Street with Union Street at the side.

It contains Excellent cellars, Dining Room, Drawing Room, Breakfast Room, two large Kitchens and Scullery on the ground floor.

Nine well arranged bedrooms over, several of which with Hot & Cold water, Gardens, Shrubbery, Yard and two-stalled Stable, Cow House.

Two Carriage Houses, Saddle Room and other conveniences, now occupied by John Whitworth, Esq

On 19th January 1861, the property was advertised TO LET

Northwell Cottage, HeptonstallRef N721
Northwell Lane. Early 18th century cottage

Northwells, HeptonstallRef N72
Owners and tenants have included

Norton, Albert JamesRef N227
[1882-1916] Son of James Norton of Coventry.

Born in Hereford.

On 28th May 1904, he married Harriet Alice Davey [1883-1951] at St Michael's Church, Cornholme.

They lived at 9 Carrfield. Portsmouth, Todmorden [1916].

During World War I, he enlisted in Burnley and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment.

He was killed in action at Salonika [13th December 1916] (aged 33).

He is remembered on the Doiran Memorial, Greece, in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, and on Cornholme War Memorial

Norton, CharlesRef N390
[1808-1876] Son of Mary & William Norton.

Born in Mirfield.

He was a cotton warp beamer [1861, 1871].

On 17th November 1836, he married (1) Susannah Ward [1808-1870].


Susannah was born in Batley
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [b 1838]
  2. Hannah [b 1842] who was a bonnet maker [1861] & married  James Schofield, of Southowram, & had a son  Charles who died 27th April 1871 (aged five weeks) and was  buried with his Norton grandparents

Susannah died 7th February 1870 (aged 62).

He (possibly) married (2) Ann [1834-1884].

They lived at

  • Haley Hill, Halifax [1841]
  • 9 Wood Street, Northowram [1861]
  • Haley Hill, Halifax [1870]
  • 17 Wood Street, Northowram [1871]

Charles died 1st April 1876 (aged 68).

Ann died 28th March 1884 (aged 50).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-B26]

Norton, E. H. P.Ref N232
[1???-19??]
Curate at
Brighouse [1934-1938]

Norton, Gilbert PaulRef N453
[1882-1962] He was head of Armitage & Norton [for many years] / chairman & MD of Yorkshire Copper Works Limited / chairman of Woolcombers Limited, Bradford / Honorary Colonel of the 5th Duke of Wellington's (West Riding  Regiment) [1940-1949] / Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

In [Q3] 1908, he married either Daisy Naylor or Elsie Townsend in Huddersfield.

They lived at Carlisle [1962].

He died in 1962.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £351,113.

He left £100 to the 5th Duke of Wellington's (West Riding  Regiment) Old Comrades Association and £1000 to the Huddersfield Hospital Management Committee

Norton, HenryRef N317
[1???-1???]
Police Constable in Illingworth [1857]

Norton House, EllandRef N347
Norton Street.

Owners and tenants have included

Norton, JosephRef N797
[1830-1879]
He was a boiler manufacturer.

He lived at 10 Church Street, Halifax.

He died 12th June 1879 (aged 49).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: M 10 D]

Norton Lodge, WarleyRef N525
Peter Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Norton, SamuelRef N36
[1828-1877]

He married Grace [1829-1897].


Grace was born 21st September 1829
 

Children:

  1. Paul

They lived at Well Ing Cottage, Stainland [1877].

Samuel died 11th September 1877 (aged 49).

Grace died 1st March 1897 (aged 68).

The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/154] with granddaughter [?] Sarah Phoebe, [1875-15th June 1947] daughter of Paul & Mary Jane Morton,

Norton TowerRef N37
District to the north-west of Halifax, west of Highroad Well.

See Camp End Farm, Norton Tower and Joseph Thompson

Norton Tower HouseRef N76
20-room Victorian mansion.

Recorded in 1877, when the Halifax Courier [Saturday 18th August 1877] advertised


Sale by Private Contract

The desirable residence called Norton Tower with seven bedrooms, from which is one of the finest views of Halifax and is bordered by a plantation of thriving finest trees.

Lodge residence for servant men.

Gas laid on.

Further particulars from the office, Old Lane Dyeworks, Halifax – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays between the hours of eleven and one

 

Demolished on 31st May 1969

Norton, Walter BridgesRef N781
[1860-19??]
Born in Hardingham, Norfolk.

He was a practical brewer [1901].

In 1881, he (possibly) married Sarah Marie Willmer [1861-19??] from Huntingdon, in Huntingdon.

Children:

  1. Muriel [b 1882]
  2. Leonard [b 1888]

The family lived at 7 Balmoral Place, Halifax [1901]

Norvell & MitchellRef N88
Joiners at Lister Lane, Halifax [1890s].

See James William Bulmer

Norvell, Charles J.Ref N686
[1864-1925]
Established
Charles J. Norvell & Son

Norvell's: Charles J. Norvell & SonRef N582
Builders, joiners and funeral directors established by Charles J. Norvell.

They were at Lister Lane [1924, 1936] and West Croft Joinery Works, Halifax [1936]

Norwood GreenRef N39
District of Calderdale to the east of Halifax

Norwood Green Coal Company LimitedRef N482
Colliery owners and coal mining company [1880] Recorded in 1874 & 1880, and in 1883 when Irvine Hind was Secretary

Norwood Green: Coal MiningRef N734

Norwood Green Congregational InstituteRef N566

See Norwood Green Congregational Church and Norwood Green Congregational Institute Memorial

Norwood Green Conservative ClubRef N534
Recorded in 1917, when Alfred Sykes was secretary

Norwood Green Co-operative StoreRef N491
Branch #14 of the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited opened at Village Street on 16th January 1888.

The shop is now a private house

Norwood Green Parish CouncilRef N654
The Parish council covered Coley and Norwood Green

Norwood Green Village HallRef N581
Village Street

Norwood House Lodge, ShelfRef N199
Wade House Road. Built by Moses Bottomley. This was the gate house to Wade House, Shelf

Dated

COELI CERTA MERCES AD 1855

The reward of heaven is certain AD 1855

The Lodge was restored around 2000

Norwood House, ShelfRef N540
Owners and tenants have included

See Norwood House Gate House and Wade House, Shelf

Norwood, Thomas EdwinRef N394
[1888-1964] Son of Thomas Henry Norwood.

Born in Dewsbury.

He was a railway clerk (Midland Railway) [1911]

In [Q2] 1915, he married Alma Holmes [1889-1973] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Thomas William [1919-30th September 1924]

Thomas Edwin died 10th January 1964 (aged 76).

Alma died 26th December 1973 (aged 84) 

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-B46]

Norwood, Thomas HenryRef N403
[1858-19??] Born in Corby, Northamptonshire.

He was a railway agent (Midland Railway) [1911].

In [Q1] 1882, he married Emma Clark [1860-1908] in Bramley.

Children:

  1. John [b 1883] who was a railway clerk (Midland Railway)   [1911]
  2. Hannah Mary [b 1884]
  3. Thomas Edwin

They lived at 9 Osborne Grove, Lightcliffe [1911].

Emma died in Bramley [Q4 1908] (aged 48) 

Nothard, SamuelRef N659
[1867-1895] Of 3 Canteen Street, Lydgate, Todmorden.

He worked as a scavenger for Todmorden UDC.

In 1891, he married Priscilla Furniss at Todmorden.

Children: several.

On 8th September 1895, he found a stray mastiff dog. The dog's muzzle was hanging loose and as Samuel tried to fix the muzzle, the dog bit him on the thumb. The dog was taken to Vale Street Police Station where it showed signs of rabies and was shot.

On 15th September 1895, the UDC sent Samuel to the Pasteur Institute in Paris, accompanied by Spencer, the son of Dr C. W. Thorp.

He returned to Todmorden on the 5th October, and was considered to have recovered. He went back to work on the 7th October, but, a week later, he complained of pains in his left arm and exhibited signs of madness.

He died on 17th October 1895.

The Nothard Relief Fund collected £75 1/- from which 15/- per week was paid to Mrs Nothard

Nott, NancyRef N139
[19??-] Local writer and member of the Halifax Authors' Circle

Novello, IvorRef N160
[1893-1951] Welsh composer & actor.

He had a love affair with Tommy Marchetti.

Whilst staying with Marchetti at Howroyd Hall towards the end of World War II, Novello was inspired to write the book, lyrics and music for the musical Perchance to Dream including the hit song We'll Gather Lilacs. When the musical opened at London's Hippodrome Theatre [21st April 1945], the design for the stage set was based upon the sitting room at Howroyd Hall

November FairRef N40
Halifax winter cattle fair for the sale of cattle, horses, and other livestock, which was held on the first Saturday in November and first mentioned on 25th October 1869

Nowell, JohnRef N102
[1802-1867] Famous botanist born at Todmorden.

See Nowell Memorial

Nowell, Rev John DavidRef N632
[19??-19??]
Assistant Curate at
St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [1971]

Nowell, Joseph ThomasRef N643
[1867-1935] Born in Halifax.

He was educated at Farrar's Classical Academy, Halifax [1881].

In [Q3] 1892, he married Annie Eliza Horsfall in Halifax.


Annie Eliza was the daughter of William Horsfall
 

The couple died in Halifax

Nowell MemorialRef N664
Inaugurated on 9th (or 16th) January 1869 by the members & friends of Todmorden Botanical Society in memory of John Nowell, their late vice-president.

The Scottish red-granite obelisk stands 13 ft in height, and was executed by A. Macdonald of Aberdeen.

The base is inscribed


In memory of John Nowell, a working man, and vice-president of the Todmorden Botanical Society for fifteen years. His unassuming manners, kind disposition, as well as his extensive knowledge of cryptogamic botany, endeared him to a wide circle of admiring friends.

Died October 28th, 1887, and was interred at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.

Erected by the members and friends of the Todmorden Botanical Society

 

The Memorial Committee involved in the project include

Nowell, MissRef N595
[1830-18??]
Of Thistle Hall, Walsden.

On 30th September 1847, she was taking her father's meal to Waterstalls Mill, Todmorden. As she was walking up the hill, a grind-stone rolled down the hill and struck her on the head and laid open her skull. Newspapers reported that she was in a precarious state and that the stone

had been rolled down the hill wilfully by some person or persons who have hitherto escaped detection

Nowell, ThomasRef N642
[18??-18??] Of Halifax.

He married Sarah.

Child: William

They lived at

Nowell, WalterRef N278
[1866-1919] Born in Leeds.

He was innkeeper at an unidentified pub at 111 King Cross Road, Halifax –  (possibly) the Prince of Wales Feathers, Halifax [1911] / landlord of the George, Brighouse [1917].

In [Q3] 1893, he married (1) Annie Sheard in Halifax.


Annie was the daughter of Jonathan Sheard
 

Children:

  1. Jonathan Clifford [1894-13th February 1898] who was  buried with his mother & her parents
  2. Joseph [b 1896] who was a plumber's apprentice [1911]

Annie died (possibly of perinatal complications) [13th April 1897] (aged 23), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1842], with her parents.

In [Q1] 1908, Walter married (2) Ruth Ann Savage [1870-19??] in Halifax.


Ruth Ann was born in Halifax.

She had a daughter: Ethel Hanson [b 1891] who was a carpet sewer [1911]

 

Walter died 29th November 1919 (aged 53).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 519]

Nowell, WilliamRef N118
[18??-19??]
In 1905, he formed the
Hebden Bridge General Society.

Between 1914 and 1917, he wrote a number of papers for the Imperial Department of Agriculture for the West Indies, including


Cotton Cultivation in the West Indies
Diseases of Lime Trees in Forest Districts
Internal Disease of Cotton Bolls
The Fungi of Internal Boll Disease
Rosellinia Root Diseases in the Lesser Antilles

Nowell, WilliamRef N448
[1815-1???] Son of William Nowell, weaver.

He was a labourer of Stone Slack, Heptonstall [1839].

On 16th April 1839, he married Mary Redman.


Mary was the daughter of
William Redman
 

Children:

  1. Sarah [b 1840]

They lived at Sunny Bank, Wadsworth (with Mary's parents) [1841, 1851]

Nowell, Dr WilliamRef N399
[1824-1890] MRCS, LSA.

Born in Dewsbury [19th December 1824].

He was Medical Officer for Southowram and part of Northowram [1865] / surgeon to the Halifax Tradesmen's Benevolent Society [1865].

In [Q4] 1849, he married Louisa Armytage [1829-1876] in Halifax.


Louisa was born in Clifton [19th August 1829]
 

Children:

  1. Tabitha Louise [b 1859] who married [Knaresborough 1888] Ernest Octavius Wooler, solicitor of Leeds

They lived at

  • 2 Regent Street, Halifax [1851]
  • 3 Regent Street, Halifax [1874]

Louisa died 26th June 1876.

William died 9th October 1890.

They were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-S30].

See John Briggs

Nowell, WilliamRef N641
[1840-1889] Son of Thomas Nowell.

Born [10th June 1840].

He was a mechanic [1860].

In 1864, he married Hannah Parkinson.


Hannah was the daughter of Joseph Parkinson
 

Children:

  1. Sarah Elizabeth [1866-1932] who married John Henry Horsfall

They lived at

  • 6 Haley Hill, Halifax [1860]
  • Ellen Royd, Range Bank, Halifax [1889]

William died of pneumonia [7th October 1889].

Hannah died 21st October 1913 (aged 75).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 969]

Nu-Swift Fire ExtinguishersRef N41
In 1926, the original Nu-Swift extinguisher was manufactured by Blakeborough's. The Nu-Swift Engineering Company Limited was formed in 1933. Manufacturing was moved to Whitwell Mill, Elland in 1936. In 1943, the company was bought by Find Graucob Limited.

Nu Swift Industries was registered as a private company in 1959, and converted to a public company in 1960. Subsidiary companies include BWH Engineers Limited, Harland Manufacturing Company Limited and Nu-Swift International

In 1983, the company merged with the French firm Sicli. Sicli had previously tried to enter the retail and wholesale fire extinguisher market, but with little success. After merging with Nu-Swift they replaced some of the Nu-Swift water, foam, powder & halon extinguishers with rebranded Sicli models.

The Elland factory closed in 1986 when production moved to the company's French factory. The Elland factory on Wistons Lane reopened in 1990.

Blakeborough's original 1926 design for the fire extinguisher remained in production – with only minor modifications in size and the contents used – until the early 1990s when vapourising liquid extinguishers were no longer manufactured due to environmental concerns.

In 2010, there were proposals to build a supermarket on the factory site.

See Robert Grotte

Nugent, Charles EvelynRef N282
[1883-1974]
Son of
Nicholas Nugent.

On 14th May 1919, he married Frida Kathleen Whitley from Epsom

Nugent, Hugh NevilleRef N303
[1882-1919]
Son of
Nicholas Nugent of White Windows.

During World War I, he served as a Captain with the 644th Mechanical Transport Company Royal Army Service Corps.

He died 1st July 1919 (aged 37).

He was buried at the Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery [b  147].

He is remembered on the World War I Memorial in Sowerby Church, and on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Sowerby

Nugent, Maud Eileen KirkpatrickRef N281
[1892-1985]
Fifth daughter of
Nicholas Nugent.

On 9th September 1920, she married Major Alexander Gawthrop Wade MC Chevalier of the Legion of Honour, from Sussex, at St Peter's Church, Sowerby

Nugent, NicholasRef N275
[1845-1923] Eldest son of Sir Oliver Nugent.

Born in Antigua, West Indies [18th October 1845].

He was a clerk to woollen manufacturer [1881] / an assistant secretary to woollen manufacturer [1891] / Managing Director of Edwards & Rawson [1901, 1911].

In July 1879, he married Caroline Adelaide Perry [1856-1934] in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.


Caroline Adelaide was born in Ballymoney, Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Walter Vyvyan
  2. Hugh Neville
  3. Charles Evelyn
  4. Margery Constance Ottley [1884-1956]
  5. Beatrice Mary McNeill [1886-1965] who served as a nurse  with the Army in France [WW1]
  6. Muriel Kathleen Clare [1888-1985] who married George Reginald Stansfeld
  7. Eveline Dorothy Noel [1890-1975] who married Dr Archibald Nadauld Brushfield
  8. Maud Eileen Kirkpatrick
  9. Lilian Adelaide Norah [1895-1983]

They lived at

Nicholas died at White Windows [26th December 1923].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £6,615 5/-.

Probate was granted to son Walter Vyvyan, Archibald Nadault Brushfield, and George Reginald Stansfield.

Members of the family were buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby

Nugent, Olive MaryRef N180
[1912-1981]
Daughter of
Colonel Walter Vyvyan Nugent.

Born 16th June 1912.

In 1937, her engagement was announced to Raymond Bensley Jackson of Malaya.

In 1939, she married Alan Edward Pease.

She lived at 44A Lower Mill Bank Road, Sowerby Bridge [1981].

She died 19th June 1981 Probate records show that she left effects valued at £8,400.

Nugent, Sir OliverRef N280
[1815-1894] Of Millars, Antigua, West Indies.

He was President of the Legislative Council of Antigua.

He married Lucretia Louisa Ottley [1826-1894].

Children:

  1. Nicholas
  2. Oliver

Lucretia Louisa died 30th May 1894 (aged 67).

Oliver died 28th August 1894 (aged 79).

The couple were buried at St Georges Anglican Church, Antigua

Nugent, OliverRef N283
[1849-1938]
Second son of
Sir Oliver Nugent.

On 17th October 1876, he married Eliza Mary Monica Peter from Cornwall.

He died at Antigua

Nugent, RichardRef N121
[1922-1943]
Son of Catherine & James Nugent of 36 Westerhouse Terrace, Halifax.

He was educated at St Mary's Catholic School / employed by Joseph Morton Limited / a Territorial.

He had a sweetheart, Miss Phyllis Hartley of King Cross, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders.

He died 6th April 1943 (aged 21).

He was buried at Sfax War Cemetery, Tunisia [Grave Ref II A 12].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Nugent, Walter VyvianRef N177
[1880-1963] CBE, DSO.

Or Walter Vyvyan.

Eldest son of Nicholas Nugent.

Born 3rd December 1880.

He was a Lieutenant-Colonel and served in the Royal Artillery in Malta, China and Ceylon.

In 1912/1913, he was in Nigeria. During World War I, he gained the DSO and bar.

He was Head of Military Intelligence in Cairo during the Palestine campaign [1916-1917].

He was an instructor at the Staff College, Camberley.

On 3rd August 1911, he married Dorothy Florence Rawson at St Peter's Church, Sowerby.

Children:

  1. Walter Kirkpatrick Rawson [1917-1940] who was killed  serving in France
  2. Hugh Nicholas Selwyn [b 1920]
  3. Nicholas who married Anne [b 1931]
  4. Olive Mary
  5. Dorothy Vivienne [1928-2010] who married her cousin,  Walter Francis Lloyd

They lived at Bullace Trees, Triangle.

Walter Vyvyan died 14th September 1963.

Dorothy Florence died 11th July 1993 (aged 100).

The couple were buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby

Number 4 Money ClubRef N1000
Halifax Friendly Society [Number 4253] recorded in 1898, when their registration was cancelled (under the Friendly Societies Act [1896]) 

Nun Brook, Kirklees ParkRef N431
Aka Nunbrook. Brook on the Kirklees Estate. This fed the fish ponds at Kirklees Nunnery.

The flow of the water has been erratic in recent years, possibly due to a gold-course upstream taking water from the brook.

In 1790, a 72-ft long iron bridge was built over the brook.

In 1848-49, Charlotte Brontë stayed at Kirklees Hall and used the Hall as a model for Nunwood in Shirley, and the name Nunnely was used for Hartshead.

See Sir John Armytage

Nunco, BenjaminRef N43
An alias of coiner Benjamin Sutcliffe

Nunn, HalsteadRef N826
[1896-1915] Son of William Nunn.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a worsted spinning doffer [1911] / a member of Boothtown United Methodist Free Chapel & School / a member of the Clarion Cycling Club / a Saturday reporter on local cricket and football for the Halifax Courier / an assistant drawing room overlooker with W. H. Spencer & Sons.

He lived at 11 Martin Street, Boothtown.

During World War I, he enlisted [29th August 1914] and served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to the Front on 14th April 1915.

On 13th July 1915, he was carrying water for the company from a neighbouring farm when he was shot in the stomach – probably by a stray bullet.

He died from his wounds [15th July 1915].

The Halifax Courier [24th July 1915] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref I C 3].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Nunn, WilliamRef N825
[1867-19??]
Son of David Nunn, carter.

Born in Cambridgeshire.

He was an overlooker of Boothtown [1894] / a worsted spinning overlooker [1901, 1911]

In 1894, he married Sarah Ann Halstead [1866-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Sarah Ann, of Lee Mount, Ovenden, was the daughter of William Halstead (deceased), dyer
 

Children:

  1. Halstead
  2. Nellie [b 1898] who was a pattern spinning doffer [1911]
  3. Arthur [1900-1901]
  4. John [b 1903]
  5. Herbert [b 1905]

The family lived at

  • 4 New Street, Brighouse [1901]
  • 11 Martin Street, Boothtown, Halifax [1911]
  • 6 Salisbury Place, Ackroydon [1915]

Nunnery Farm, RastrickRef N226
Gave its name to Nunnery Lane, Rastrick

The Nunnery, WainstallsRef N649
Michael Steele notes that
The name was given to the property ironically, as the ladies who lived here in the 19th century were not nuns!

Nunns, FrederickRef N763
[1839-1921] Landlord of the Flying Horse, Halifax [1891-1921].

In 1861, he married Caroline Culpin [1841-1903] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Louise

Frederick died in 1921.

Louise took over at the Flying Horse [1921, 1923]

Nuns' Grave, Kirklees NunneryRef N42
2 table tombs which contain the remains of several nuns, including those of Elizabeth de Staynton whom legend associates with the death of Robin Hood.

The grave was discovered in 1745. The surrounding railings carry the inscription:

Douce Thesus de Nazaret fites mercy a Elizabeth de Staynton jadi Priores de cest maison

The restored grave carries a translation:

To Elizabeth de Stainton: late: Priores: of this: Hous: Sweet: Jesus: of: Nazareth: Grant: mercy: Sweet Jesus of Nazareth, grant mercy to Elizabeth de Staynton, late prioress of this house

See Robin Hood's Grave

Nursery Lane Economic StoresRef N625
Nursery Lane. A branch of Economic Stores (Halifax) Limited. Opened in 1???

Nursery Lane Post Office, OvendenRef N7400
Opened in MARCH 1959

Nussey, ArthurRef N9240
[1870-1940] Son of Jim Nussey.

Born in Norland.

He was a general labourer [1891] / a railway platelayer [1901].

In [Q2] 1894, he married Mary Ann Bottomley [1866-1906] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Fred [1898-1906]
  2. Ivy [1899-1906]

The family lived at Prospect Terrace, Norland [1901].

In 1906, members of the family died in quick succession, victims of diphtheria: his wife Mary Ann [6th October 1906]; daughter Ivy [8th October 1906]; son Fred died whilst being taken to hospital [10th October 1906].

They were buried at St Luke's Church, Norland: Mary Ann [9th October 1906]; Ivy [9th October 1906]; Fred [13th October 1906].

Arthur never remarried and lived with his sister Harriet Ann and her family for the rest of his life.

He was buried at St Luke's Church, Norland [22nd February 1940]

Nussey, JimRef N8720
[1828-1885] Born in Gildersome.

He was a cordwainer [1861] / a boot & shoe maker [1871, 1881].

On 1st October 1852, he married (1) Sarah Booth [1830-1858] at St James's Church, Tong.

He married (2) Rachel Greenwood [1832-1904]


Rachel was born in Warley
 

Children:

  1. Harriet Ann [1862-1940] who was a woollen weaver [1881] &  married Gibson Riley
  2. Fanny [1865-1937] who was a woollen weaver [1891]
  3. Arthur
  4. Clara [1872-1950] who was a woollen weaver [1891]

They lived at

  • Lower Goose Nest, Norland [1861, 1871, 1881]
  • Lower Hullen Edge, Norland [1891]

Members of the family were buried at St Luke's Church, Norland: Jim [10th June 1885]; Rachel [10th May 1904]; Arthur [22nd February 1940]

NuSwift Fire ExtinguishersRef N195

Nutclough Estate, Hebden BridgeRef N83
Aka Eaves Bottom Estate.

A group of 15 houses and buildings – including Nutclough Mill. The houses are linked by a walkway to the mill.

In 1967, the Nutclough Works were closed and the business moved to Hebden Works, Hangingroyd.

In 1978, there were plans for the Northern Mill Engine Society to use the site as an industrial museum, but this fell through and in the 1980s it was converted to offices and craft units.

In 1979, the council proposed to demolish the houses and clear the site. The Hebden Bridge Conservation Group campaigned for the houses to be retained and took their case to the High Court. The court ruled that – because of their link to the mill – the houses must be preserved if the mill was to be preserved, and granted an injunction of the behalf of the conservation group – with costs of £3000. In August 1982, the council appealed, but the court again ruled in favour of the conservation group, and refused the council further leave to appeal – with costs of £12,000.

See Hebden Bridge Fustian Manufacturing Co-operative Society

Nutclough Fustian Manufacturing Society, Hebden BridgeRef N495

Nutclough, Hebden BridgeRef N733
Numbers 14 to 20 Keighley Road

Nutclough Woods, Hebden BridgeRef N579
See Friends of Nutclough Woods

Nuttall ...Ref N264
The entries for people & families with the surname Nuttall are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Nuttall & CrossleyRef N577
Machine makers at Halifax. Partners included Robert Nuttall and Nathan Crossley.

In January 1860, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Nuttall & DewhirstRef N475
Todmorden cotton spinning and manufacturing partnership established by James Nuttall and William Dewhirst around 1861.

They had business at Wadsworth Mill.

James Nuttall ran Ferney Mill, Todmorden with William Dewhirst, and then he went solo

Nuttall Brothers LimitedRef N468
Cotton manufacturers.

They were at

Partners included Lawrence Nuttall

Nutter, AbRef N173
[18??-1914]
A well-known
character who walked around Brighouse selling his sausages
Legs of mutton without bones

He worked for a time at Atlas cotton mill

Nutter, Albert HenryRef N302
[1889-1916] Son of William Nutter.

Born in Mytholmroyd.

He was an athlete / a cricket player / a member of the Mytholmroyd AFC / a cotton creeler half-time [1901] / a piecer in cotton mill [1911] / a warder at Storthes Hall Asylum, Huddersfield.

On 26th September 1915, he married Ethel Amps [1890-19??] at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.


Ethel, of 12 Park Road, Halifax, was born in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, the daughter of Wayman Amps, farm labourer
 

During World War I, he enlisted [4th September 1914], and served as a Lance Corporal with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

Two of his brothers, and 2 brothers-in-law were also serving.

He went to the Front as a member of the Bombing Company [October 1915].

He was killed in action [5th July 1916].

The Halifax Courier [22nd July 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd, in the book Royd Regeneration, and on the Memorial at Mytholmroyd Church Lads' Brigade

Nutter, CharlesRef N822
[18??-18??] Of Elland.

He married Ann.

In July 1859, the couple were charged with stealing 2 iron pans from Peter Hillam, a publican in Elland. On 27th June 1859, Nutter had been drinking at the house, and passed through the room where the pans were kept, though he was not seen to take them. Police officers found the stolen pans when they searched the Nutters' house.

Ann was discharged by the Magistrates, but her husband was sent for trial

Nutter, David EdwardRef N658
[1923-1944]
Son of Jessie & Thomas Nutter of Greetland.

Born in Greetland.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 550th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 15th March 1944 (aged 20).

He was buried at Choloy War Cemetery, France [Grave Ref 4 A 12-16].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland

He is remembered on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates, and on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland

Nutter, GraceRef N330
[1812-1860] Daughter of William Nutter.

Born 15th September 1812; baptised at Heptonstall Church [1823].

She had a son Squire Nutter [b 1834]; father Thomas Crabtree.

She was a cotton weaver [1841].

In 1841, she married Miles Jackson at Heptonstall Church.

In 1841, they were living with Grace's parents.

Grace died from liver disease & dropsy, at Burlees Lane, Wadsworth [28th February 1860]

Nutter, JamesRef N445
[1823-1899] Son of Robert Nutter.

Born in Halifax [22nd February 1823].

He was a joiner's apprentice [1841] / a joiner [1891].

In [Q2] 1845, he married Mary Ann Sunderland [1825-1893] in Halifax.


Mary Ann was born in Halifax.

She was a general draper [1891]

 

They lived at 313 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1891].

Mary Ann died 7th March 1893 (aged 68).

James died 21st January 1899 (aged 75).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3819] with James's parents

Nutter, James WilliamRef N286
[1896-1918] Son of Robert Nutter.

Born in Cliviger.

He was a cotton weaver [1911].

During World War I, he enlisted in Burnley and served as a Private with the 2nd/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He was killed in action [21st March 1918] (aged 22).

He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 32-34], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Nutter, JohnRef N705
[17??-1805]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child
  3. child
  4. child
  5. child
  6. child

On 2nd March 1805, he and George Saltonstall of Wadsworth, went into William Lister's shop in Halifax to buy a clock. They saw a gun in the shop and remarked that the lock was useless. Lister protested that the gun was a good one and never missed, and picked it up. The gun was loaded – because Lister had earlier intended to shoot a rat which he had seen – and the gun went off, striking Nutter in the stomach; he died the following day.

The inquest returned a verdict of accidental homicide, but Lister was committed to York Castle for neglect and inattention regarding the gun

Nutter, JosephRef N245
[1799-1884] Born in Pellon, Halifax.

He was a retired upholsterer [1851, 1871, 1881].

He married Sarah [1790-1869].


Sarah was born in Bradford
 

They lived at

  • Southfield Place, Lumb Lane, Bradford [1851]
  • 4 Park Terrace, Halifax [1871, 1881]

In 1871, he gave a donation of £500 to the Bradford infirmary, in remembrance of his old connection with the town.

Sarah died in Bradford [29th January 1869] (aged 79).

Joseph died in Halifax [12th May 1884] (aged 85).

The couple were buried at Undercliffe Cemetery.

In his will, he established Joseph Nutter's Scholarships

Nutter's: Joseph Nutter's ScholarshipsRef N246
In his will of 1884, Joseph Nutter bequeathed £1,000 to establish a scholarship in connection with Halifax School Board

Nutter, MaryRef N821
[1825-1908] Daughter of Robert Nutter.

She was a twister [1841].

In [Q2] 1856, she married Abraham Benn in Halifax.

Child: Hannah [b 1857]

Abraham hanged himself [22nd February 1857]

due to temporary insanity

Mary had a son Matthew Nutter by George [??].

When Mary's father died at 72 Crossley Terrace, Halifax [23rd February 1867], Mary (worsted weaver) was living with him, occupation.

In 1870, she married John Blackburn of Denby.

In 1871, Mary, John and Matthew were living at 52 Crossley Terrace, Halifax.

In 18??, Mary, Hannah and Matthew went to America. They may have been following the Craven family who had been neighbours at Crossley Terrace.

On 26th May 1876, Matthew married Lydia Craven in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Later, the family sailed from New York to Australia.

Mary, Matthew, Lydia and Hannah – shown as Hannah Bean on the manifest – were amongst the first people to sail from New York to Australia on the N. Boynton, arriving in Port Jackson on 23rd June 1877. Matthew's son Joseph was born on board ship a few miles out of Sydney.

Mary died 17th October 1908.

Lydia, Matthew, Mary, Hannah, and Mary Ellen are buried in the same grave in Mays Hill cemetery, Holroyd, NSW

Nutter, MatthewRef N443
[1722-1809] Of Skircoat.

He married Ann [1722-1809].


Ann was one of the first members of the Wesleyan Society at Skircoat Green
 

Their grandson John Thompson was a Wesleyan local preacher [October 1858].

Ann died 7th April 1809 (aged 87).

She was buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

Nutter, MatthewRef N820
[18??-1895] Son of Mary Nutter (possibly illegitimate).

In 187?, he, his mother Mary, stepfather John, and half-sister Hannah went to America.

On 26th May 1876, Matthew married Lydia Craven [1847-1892] in Lawrence, Massachusetts.


Lydia was the daughter of Samson Craven.

The Craven family had been neighbours when Matthew and his mother Mary were living at 52 Crossley Terrace, Halifax, in 1871

 

In May 1877, the whole family sailed from New York to Sydney.

Children:

  1. Joseph [b 1877] who was born a few days out of Sydney
  2. Mary Ellen [1883-1956]

Mary, Matthew, Lydia and Hannah were amongst the first people to sail from New York to Australia on the N. Boynton, arriving in Port Jackson on 23rd June 1877. Son Joseph was born on board ship a few miles out of Sydney.

Lydia died 25th June 1892.

Lydia, Matthew, Mary, Hannah, and Mary Ellen are buried in the same grave in Mays Hill cemetery, Holroyd, NSW

Nutter, RobertRef N818
[1792-1867] Born in New Pellon, Halifax [30th June 1792].

He was a weaver [1813, 1841] / a hand loom weaver silk pattern [1851].

He joined The Royal Horse Guards [16th August 1813].

He took part in the Battle of Waterloo, a member of Lieutenant Colonel Hill's F Troop [June 1915].

He was discharged as a Private [7th February 1817] as part of the reduction of the army after Waterloo.

On 26th November 1821, he married Martha Atkinson [1793-1860] at Halifax Parish Church.


Martha came from Morley
 

Children:

  1. James
  2. Mary
  3. Matthew [1826-16th May 1836] who was buried with his  parents
  4. John [b 1827]
  5. Elizabeth [1829-1870] who married Richard Kershaw

They lived at

  • New Pellon, Halifax [1841]
  • 25 North Darley Street, Northowram [1851]

Living with them [in 1851] were daughter Elizabeth & her husband.

Martha died 4th October 1860 (aged 67).

Robert died at 72 Crossley Terrace, Halifax [23rd February 1867] (aged 74) 

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3819]

Nutter, RobertRef N326
[1870-1948] Born in Cliviger.

He was a coal miner hewer [1911].

In 1895, he married Martha Ann Stansfield [1872-1939] in Todmorden.


Martha Ann was born in Portsmouth, Todmorden
 

Children:

  1. James William
  2. Ernest [b 1898] who was a pit top worker (coal mine)   [1911]
  3. Walter [b 1899] who was a cotton weaver [1911]
  4. Elizabeth Alice [b 1902]
  5. Joseph [b 1905]
  6. Ida [b 1908]

They lived at

  • 26 Overtown, Cliviger [1911]
  • 32 School Lane, Mereclough, Cliviger [1918]

Nutter, SquireRef N329
[1834-1906] Illegitimate son of Grace Nutter & Thomas Crabtree.

Born in Seedhill / Wadsworth [17th September 1834].

He was a factory operative [1851] / a stoker [1859] / a labourer [1888] / an engine feeder (cotton factory) [1861] / a cart driver & fire? beater? [1871] / a scutcher tenter cotton [1881] / a cotton scutcher tenter [1891] / a retired stationary engine stoker [1901].

He was (probably) a Nonconformist of some sort given that his burial and that of his daughter Grace were on the Nonconformist records.

In [Q4] 1859, he married Mary Butterworth [1838-1900] at Halifax Parish Church.


Mary was the daughter of Simeon Butterworth, labourer

She was a throstle spinner [1861], a laundress [1871]

 

Children:

  1. Grace [1860-1866] who was buried 16th March 1866 –  location not specified
  2. Jane [b 1863] who was a card hand cotton [1881] & married  Mr Colman
  3. William
  4. Hannah [b 1870] who was a piecer of cotton [1891], a  laundress [1901] & married Simeon Butterworth
  5. Fred [b 1873] who was a fustian cutter [1891]

They lived at

  • 4 Foster Mill Lane, Wadsworth [1861]
  • Wood End, Wadsworth, Hebden Bridge [1871]
  • King Street, Stansfield, Hebden Bridge [1881]
  • 2 King Street, Stansfield, Hebden Bridge [1891]
  • 14 King Street, Hebden Bridge [1901]
  • 24 Heptonstall Road [1906]

Mary died Q1 1900 (aged 62).

Living with Squire [in 1901] were daughter Hannah & her husband Simeon Butterworth, boarder Jane Butterworth [b 1839] (retired cotton reeler), and granddaughters Edith Nutter [b 1890] & Mary A. Colman [b 1894]

Squire died from

pneumonia (lobar) 5 days, heart failure

in Todmorden [4th December 1906] (aged 72).

He was buried by Baptist Pastor Rev Arthur J. Harding [4th December 1906] – location not specified

Nutter, WilliamRef N331
[1766-1847] He was a weaver [1841] / a pauper [1841].

He married Susey / Susan Hartley [1769-1840].


Susan was baptised at Sowerby (or Soyland) [27th June 1771]
 

Child: Grace

They lived at Seed Hill, Wadsworth [1841].

Living with them [in 1841] were daughter Grace, her son Squire Nutter, and her husband Miles Jackson

Susey died of gradual decay [6th November 1840] (aged 71).

William died of old age at Foster Mill Lane, Wadsworth [14th December 1847].

The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church: Susey [11th November 1840]; William [18th December 1847]

Nutter, WilliamRef N325
[1865-1950] Son of Squire Nutter.

Born in Wadsworth.

He was a cotton warehouse man [1881] / a dyer of King Street, Heptonstall [1888] / a fustian dyer [1891] / a fustian dyer's labourer [1901] / a horse driver [1911]

On 4th February 1888, he married Emma Robinson [1861-1941] at Halifax Parish Church.


Emma, of Mytholmroyd, was born in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, the daughter of Samuel Robinson, draper
 

Children:

  1. Albert Henry
  2. Frederick Herbert [b 1890] who was a piecer in cotton  mill [1911]
  3. Thomas [b 1892] who was an assistant carder [1911]
  4. Florence Mary [b 1895] who was a button machinist [1911]
  5. Grace Annie [b 1897]
  6. Hilda Mary [b 1899] who was a sewing machinist [1911]
  7. Alice Lilian [b 1903]
  8. Sarah Jane [b 1905]
  9. Jarvis Arthur [b 1907]

The family lived at

  • Brook Street, Mytholmroyd [1891]
  • Little Hollin Hey, Mytholmroyd [1901]
  • 19 Pall Mall, Mytholmroyd [1911]

Nutting, George ArthurRef N122
[1890-1915] Son of William Nutting, signalman.

He was a labourer of Foundry Street, Halifax [1901] / a dyer's labourer [1911].

On 22nd September 1901, he married Hannah Smith [1879-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Hannah, of Park Street, Halifax, was born in Ovenden, the daughter of Harry Smith, labourer.

She was a worsted twister [1911]

 

Children:

  1. Charley [1903] who died in infancy
  2. child
  3. Ivy [b 1905]

They lived at

  • 3 Hoylands Passage, Halifax [1911]
  • 6 Lister's Fold, Halifax

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1914] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Hill 60 [18th April 1915] (aged 25).

He was buried at Oosttaverne Wood Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref V G 1].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Nutting, James HarryRef N327
[1867-1947] Son of William Nutting, signalman.

Born in Aston, Hertfordshire.

He was a railway lampman of 4 Clarence Street, Halifax [1889] / a railway lampman [1891] / a platelayer [1911].

In 1889, he married Fanny Haigh [1866-1922] at St George's Church, Lee Mount.


Fanny, of 11 Fairfield Terrace, was born in Newlay, Yorkshire, the daughter of William Haigh, dyer's presser
 

Child: James William

They lived at

  • 34 Lee Bridge, Halifax [1891]
  • 27 Fairfield Terrace, Shroggs Road [1901, 1911, 1916]

Nutting, James WilliamRef N328
[1891-1955] DCM.

Son of James Harry Nutting.

Born in Halifax.

He was a mechanic turner apprentice [1911] / an ambulance student.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Medical Corps.

He was one of the first members of the Halifax Ambulance Brigade to go to France.

He was awarded the DCM

for gallant conduct in the field in going to the assistance of wounded under heavy shellfire without a moment's hesitation at Vlamerhinghe, Nov. 27, 1915

His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [24th June 1916].

He survived the War.

He died in Halifax [Q3 1955]

Nutton ...Ref N364
The entries for people & families with the surname Nutton are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Nutton's: James Nutton & CompanyRef N314
Cotton spinners at Greetland and West Vale Mills.

Partners included James Nutton, Benjamin Fielding, Joseph Halliday, and Jonathan Horsfall.

The partnership was dissolved [January 1863], so far as regards J. Horsfall and J. Halliday – see Horsfall & Halliday.

The partnership was dissolved [August 1869] and Fielding continued the business on his own account

Nyberg, Rev LaurentiusRef N382
[17??-18??]
From Scandinavia.

He became a Moravian Minister in Yorkshire.

He wrote a number of hymns which were translated by La Trobe.

He married Miss Carter from Lightcliffe

Nye, Rev John S.Ref N426
[18??-19??]
Clerk in Holy Orders.

He lived at 17 Balmoral Place, Halifax [1905]

Nye's: Thomas Nye & Company LimitedRef N487
Fibrous plaster manufacturers at Booth Fold, Halifax [1905]



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