The Old Church Riuns by artaddict2
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More of the old church ruins at Heptonstall.
Heptonstall, high above the town of Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire UK.
THE CRAGG VALE COINERS
An interesting grave holds the body of David Hartley a notorious gang leader from Cragg vale (2miles SE of Here) who clipped the edges of gold coins and melted the clippings and recast in forged dies. The coining business was so intense it eventually devalued the currency on a national scale.
A government official William Deighton was murdered and his informers brutally tortured by the gang to try nd stop an investigation.
A translation of a Latin entry in church records read "1770, May 1st David Hartley, of Bell House in the township of Erringden, Hanged by the neck near York for unlawfully stamping and clipping a public coin".
Today I'm going to buy some flowers and have fun taking some shots and hopefully have some cheerful pictures tomorrow lol.
Comments (33)
them slabs look a bit out of place dont they alan .i like you pov on this and the angle .looking forward to some cheery shots :o)..excellent capture mate mick
Excellent photo.
Great POV and history here Alan. Next time try to get slightly further back of lower to bet the top of the eves in.
great foto
Interesting place, good pic.
superb shot :)
Fantastic historical photo! Best wishes for your 100's images on RRosity... 5+++++!
Congratulations on your 100th upload here on RR Alan, you will be racing past me, if I don't pull my socks up.lol. I like this one a lot, showing the arches and supports as well as the uneven floor, and once again a good narrative, you have done your homework on this. Bravo!!!!!
Excellent picture. Todd
Great shot and history!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A wonderful shot to celebrate 100 superb uploads, dear Alan.Congratulation to you :-) Always love to read your notes. I am looking forward to your flower shots. Hugs. Diane. xx
Beautiful!
I like the POV ! Ver y beautiful composition ! Hugs Virginie
A haunting shot. I can really feel people walking about in this. Great mood and equally stunning shot.
very nice compo
Beautiful and interesting, Alan! All it needs is a roof! :) Congratulations on your 100th upload!!!
Excellent work !
I love all Old Ruins! Very beautiful photo!!!
What a wonderful photo ! Ana
Hi Alan this is cool I am excited to see what you come up with thanks for the smile sunshine day to you warm hug, Linda
Thank you for sharing the information.Excellent capture.
wonderful compo, superb shot, excellent.
Been perusing your gallery a bit Alan. You definitely have the eye for photography. They are all excellent! I like it when an image makes you feel what your imagination tells you it would be like, if you were in the scene. Not sure that makes alot of sense Alan, but your photos do that for me. Thank ye. Mike
A beautiful old ruin and a very interesting historical note Alan. I agree with frndofaweh on his/her assessment. Thanks for sharing and taking the time for the commentaries, Sig...
Wonderful shot.
Excellent shot. Looks like a fantastic place
A haunting picture i love ruins and the history behind it is very intresting too, i love bolton abbey too and hope to get there to take some pics when the weather improves. love the angle you shot it from xx
a wonderful shot here. got depth too
would it not be an awesome place for restoration? very beautiful and a colorful history
Fascinating narrative, and a wonderful photograph! An excellent choice for your 100th image, my friend! The POV is great - it's easy to imagine walking there. Good stuff!