Hebden Bridge News

Anniversary Walk Looks At Hebden Bridge Communications History

Over the centuries, Hebden Bridge has been a communications hub – and now, a new urban walk gives people the chance to discover something of this history.

“To celebrate the 500th anniversary of the packhorse bridge, the walk shows how Hebden Bridge has been a focal point for communications,” explains walk leader Ed Westbrook. “We’ll cover packhorse routes, early turnpikes, the coaching era, the Rochdale Canal, the Manchester to Leeds railway, trams and buses and one or two less obvious aspects of communication.”

Ed will be leading the two-hour walk through the town on February 14. Walkers should meet in Bridge Gate by the packhorse bridge at 2pm. No special gear is needed. There’ll be a charge of £3.

The walk is part of the Calderdale Heritage Walks winter programme, run by Calderdale Heritage Guides Association. More information is available at www.calderdaleheritagewalks.org.uk..

More events are being added to the HB500 celebrations to mark the anniversary of the packhorse bridge, and a leaflet is due out in March. Meanwhile, details about what’s planned are at www.hebden500.co.uk.