There were many examples of such galleried houses in Hebden
Bridge, and also at
Green Lane, West Vale,
St Peter Street, Boothtown and
Waterloo Street, Boothtown
See
Back-to-back houses and
Up-and-over house
See
Million Pound Act and
Pews
The animals were typically about 14-15 hands (56 inches) tall.
They carried 2 panniers, each holding about 120 lbs of goods – see
load.
The horses were originally bred in the Galloway region of Scotland.
They are now extinct
See
Gibbet Law,
Hand-habend,
Hanging,
Infangthief and
Utfangthief
A therapeutic treatment using electricity to stimulate the body.
These were available from independent galvanists – such as
Samuel Fleming
- and at medical centres such as the Sunnyside Hydro Institution, Southport
to register and take out a certificate annually
The disease sets in through loss of blood supply to the area, which
may be due to injury, frostbite, thrombosis, or diabetes.
The affected part gradually turns black as bacteria colonise the
tissue, and cause blood poisoning.
Gas gangrene is caused by infection of serious wounds with the
bacterium Clostridium perfringens
See
Mortification and
St Anthony's fire
See
Jails
Because the smell of ammonia wafting up the chute repelled moths, the
room was often used for storing clothes – thus giving rise to the
name which is related to the modern wardrobe.
See
The Powder Closet, Shibden Hall
See
Seaming
The word comes from the Old Norse garðr
The terms polished cotton and silk finish cotton are
also used.
The work was done by a gasser.
See
Singeing
It may also have the more obvious meaning of an entrance
or exit.
In other parts of the Britain, the word has become yat.
See also the dialect form a-gate
Compare this with Primogeniture
The standard is defined by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints
See
Danegeld,
Domesday Book and
Ship money
Named for the town of Genappe, Belgium where the material was
originally produced
He might also be addressed as Mr.
When the first-born son & heir of a squire inherited the estate, he
received the title Esquire.
In another of the squire's sons inherited substantial lands,
then his sons were also given the title generosus.
For example
With kind consent of the Webmaster at GEOGPH.ORG.UK,
photographs from the collection have been attached to many of the
entries in
Malcolm Bull's Calderdale Companion
He was succeeded by his son George IV.
In 1809, a number of people subscribed to a fund which was raised for
the celebration of the jubilee of George III in Halifax,
including
William Gath and
James Taylor
He was succeeded by his brother William IV
See
Noble
He succeeded his father, Edward as King of the United Kingdom
[1910-1936].
His coronation took place on 22nd June 1911.
A commemorative medallion was presented to schoolchildren in Hebden
Bridge
Question:
Does anyone know anything about the medallion?
was it to celebrate the Coronation in 1911, or the royal visit in
1912?
who funded the scheme?
how many were distributed?
were they only given in Hebden Bridge or were there similar
medallions in other areas?
King George V and Queen Mary visited the district on
10th July 1912.
This was the first visit by a reigning monarch.
His daughter was Princess Mary.
He was succeeded by his son, Edward VIII.
See
Rev William Christopher Bell,
William Crossley,
George V Park, Lightcliffe,
Halifax Madrigal Society,
King Cross Band,
Arthur Laycock,
Manor Heath Mansion, Halifax,
Royal Halifax Infirmary,
Sandringham Time,
The Stray, Lightcliffe,
Tram Number 12,
Tram Number 89,
Tram Number 90,
Reginald Alexander John Warneford and
John Henry Whitley
The newly-crowned George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited
Halifax on
20th October 1937.
He was succeeded by his daughter, Elizabeth.
See
Conway's Limited and
Rev William Foxley Norris
In early May, they used gas shells.
On 19th December 1915, the Germans made an attack on British Troops
using Phosgene Gas.
Many local men die in the attack, and others died later from the
effects of the gas.
See
Horace Sykes
See
John Medley
Also called a mozing mill, the machine was in use in some form from
the 16th century.
They were used locally from the late 18th century.
By 1817, there were 72 gig mills in Yorkshire.
The gig mills were targetted by the Luddites.
See
Carding,
Cropping,
Cloth dressing and
Shearing frame
The process is carried out on a gill box.
Slubbing was a similar process
It was also known as Calamity water and Hollands.
See Temperance
See
Calamity water,
Daffy,
Hollands,
Parliamentary brandy,
Purl and
Temperance
See
Ginger beer brewers and
Horehound beer
A rough convention which was in operation from the 1500s was, for
boys:
For girls:
The name of a godparent might also be used
The word meant soil or earth
See
Glebe
Glee clubs and glee societies were popular in the 19th century.
See
Brighouse Glee & Madrigal Society,
Madrigal and
Rastrick Glee & Madrigal Society
A tail goit channels the water from the mill.
Other spellings, such as:
goyte
and
goyt
are found
See
Dr Bogdan Edward Jastrzebski Edwards
See
Butt
The word is related to sibling.
Later [14th century], it was used to refer to any close friend, and
then specifically for a friend of the mother who was present during
childbirth.
Later [16th century], it generalised to meaning a group of people
taking part in idle talk
It was a reappearance of the Gothic Architecture which
flourished between 1180 and 1520.
See
The waste was collected into a tub and rammed down with a large plug
before being covered with deodorising powder.
It was then ready for re-use.
The compacted waste could be removed and then disposed of.
Around 1870, Halifax was one of the first towns to use the system
In 1916, there are references in the Improvement Committee Minutes to
changing them over to water closets.
From late 1923, a grant of around £4 5/- was being paid to
householders
who were using the system.
In 1926, it is recorded that they were being changed over to water
closets on a gradual basis.
In 1933, Council Minutes indicate that they were still in the process
of changing to water closets.
In 1939, the task was completed.
Sowerby Bridge also used the system for disposal of night soil.
See
Goux, Manure & Sanitary Company Limited
This was a popular occupation and was commonly found amongst the
daughters of middle-class households in the 19th century.
The equivalent male position was as a tutor.
The Brontë children had several such positions: Cottingley Old Hall, Greenhow family, Ingham family, Postlethwaite family,
Robinson family, Sidgwick family, White family.
The characters in many of their novels take up posts as governesses
and tutors, all based upon the sisters' own experiences
See
Ounce apothecaries and
Pennyweight
The word comes from the Old Norse grein
and usually implies a junction, or a place where 2 watercourses join
or divide
In the 19th century, they were used illegally in brewing to create an
illusion of strength in gin and malt liquors.
In 1870, these were advertised on for sale the Liverpool Produce
Market at 22/- per cwt.
The use of the seeds was undesirable because (1) they replaced hops
and thus avoided payment of the appropriate duty, and (2) they were
considered to be harmful.
In 1816, legislation prohibited dealers, brewers and beersellers from
possessing or using the additives (with a penalty of £200), and
prohibited druggists from selling them (with a penalty of £500).
In the mid 19th century, a number of local brewers and
landlords – including
- were fined and the renewal of their licences was challenged for
having used the seeds in their brewing.
Druggists Richard Toone and Joseph Brice Walton were charged with
supplying the grains
See
Petit Mal
See
Harriet Smith Fisher,
John Harper and
Anne Lister
every person qualified in respect of property to kill game and every
person who shall keep any dog, gun, net or other engine for the
taking or destruction of game
in the 1517 Will of William Savile, generosus, (he was son of John Savile of Hullenedge and wife Alice Lister),
which was witnessed by Hugh Stansfeld, generosus.
Hugh's father Richard, was a second son,
but inherited substantial lands
