AVOIDING HUDDERSFIELD

Don't worry, we will, eventually, get to Huddersfield, but for now we'll just skirt around its edges. If you like, why not see the route map here. Anyway, our first stop is Holywell Green, where Huddersfield tram no. 60 is seen.

Stainland and Holywell Green statin was served by a L&YR railmotor service.

Tram lines, owned by Huddersfield Corporation, can be seen in nearby Outlane.

Tram 75 at Outlane terminus.

The last day of the Huddersfield trolleybuses at Lindley in 1968.

Trolleybus 493 on the unusual turntable at Longwood terminus.

Back to the trams and a Huddersfield car photographed at Parkgate, Berry Brow.

Berry Brow station in L&YR days, on the Huddersfield to Penistone branch.

Berry Brow in 1961 (Ben Brooksbank CC).

Nearby is the Railway, with good local beers.

Here's Berry Brow Liberal Club, which also seves real ale.

Next comes Honley. Town Gate is featured.

A modern view of Honley and its stocks (Creative Commons License).

The aftermath of the fire at Shaw Mill, Honley, in 1914.

Huddersfield tramcar 122 at Honley terminus.

The single platform now comprising Honley station, again on the Penistone line (Creative Commons License).

The Coach & Horses in Honley is now no longer a pub.

Thankfully, the nearby Jacobs Well is still in business.

High above Honley is Farnley Tyas, where we find the Golden Cock.

Down to the next valley, where there's Kirkburton, a large village. The railway station can be seen in the background of this old postcard.

Kirkburton station was built by the LNWR, at the end of a short branch.

A modern multiview postcard of Kirkburton from my collection.

Back to the L&YR Penistone branch and Denby Dale station.

In nearby Lower Denby is the Dunkirk Inn, saved from closure by the locals.

A good place to end this post is at the Rose & Crown, Hoylandswaine.

Next time, we'll encounter the Woodhead railway line and plenty of scenery.

AROUND THE HOUSES TO ELLAND

Leaving Halifax, we head westwards to the suburb of Warley Town, where we find the Peacock, a former Webster's house. 

There's also the Maypole, still selling Webster's in 1988.

Doing an almost 180 degree turn we find King Cross, still part of the Halifax conurbation.

Halifax tram 70 is seen in King Cross.

There's a pretty decent pub in King Cross, the Bix Six.

Not far away, the William IV.

Heading out of town, on the Skircoat Road, we find Halifax's municipal bus depot.

West Yorkshire PTE took it over.

At nearby Skircoat Green, Halifax tram no. 92 is seen at the terminus.

More Halifax trams at the bottom of Salterhebble Hill.

Halifax 69 at West Vale terminus. (If you're a bit lost, here's the map).

The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway had a station at West Vale, once served by steam railmotors.

Time for another pint now, at the Star in Greetland.

Onwards towards Elland, as seen from Upper Edge.

Here's a more modern view overlooking Elland (Creative Commons License).

Long Wall, Elland - an old postcard.

The L&YR maintained a station at Elland. The gathered staff pose for their photo.

HST set 253028 passes Elland signal box on a special working.

It's the 4th of January 1914 and the opening, in Elland, of the tramway to Huddersfield is being celebrated.

The trams have long gone, but Yorkshire Woollen District buses served Elland for many years.

K-Line also served the town.

The Calder & Hebble Navigation runs through Elland.

Beside the canal was a brew pub the Barge & Barrel, sadly now closed.

So, we'll just have to move on. Let's board our coach to........ where? Find out next time!