Haworth 1940s weekend We took a little time out recently to visit the Haworth 1940s Weekend 2014. A fabulous weekend which celebrates and commemorates the 1940's... Not only was it a lot of fun seeing all the amazing costumes but they managed to raise lots of money for SSAFA, a charity the Bingley Hub has been proud to support for the last 3 years. Have a look at the … [Read more...]
Lily Cove – Parachute Tragedy at Haworth Gala
Lily Cove Parachute Tragedy at Haworth Gala Lily Cove was a happy go lucky twenty one year old from East London who made a name for herself as a fearless and daredevil parachutist. She travelled the country with Captain Frederick Bidmead a stunt balloonist who was her manager, performing at fetes and gala’s where she jumped from a balloon and parachuted to the ground. … [Read more...]
Mechanics Institute – Old Library Bingley
Mechanics Institute - Old Library Bingley Forgotten Moments also mentioned on our Bingley History Timeline In this article local historian Alan Cattell identifies and explores the many uses of what must surely be one of the oldest buildings on Bingley Main Street. Further Education and a girls’ school In 1864 a Mechanics’ Institute was erected in Main Street, Bingley, … [Read more...]
Shipley Glen History
The Glen... ...Early Development of the Japanese Gardens In the last edition of the Prosider during 2011, our local historian Alan Cattell promised to tell the story of the early development of the much loved Japanese Gardens on Prod Lane at Shipley Glen. In this edition of Bingley Hub he concludes the series of articles on the early development of Shipley Glen started in … [Read more...]