Collection: Alice Longstaff Gallery

Alice Longstaff (née Speak) (d. 1992 aged 85) was a remarkable lady. Born at Little Lear Ings farm in Heptonstall on May 16 1907, she started work at 14 years old, in September 1921, as apprentice photographer at the Westerman Studio, 25 West End, Hebden Bridge. Crossley Westerman had established the studio in 1890; on his death in 1918 his daughter Ada took over the business, and it was Ada who trained the young apprentice. Alice remained there for the next 70 years. In 1935 she and her family bought the business, and her brother Clement became the framer and darkroom technician, until he died in 1963. In 1935 Alice married John Longstaff who joined the business as picture framer when Clement died, and they continued to work together until her death in 1992.

Collection Items

Driveway and entrance to Cragg Hall

The hall was the centre for many social events. Miss Clara Butt stayed at Cragg Hall when she sung at the VictoriaRead more...

Earl Smith

The hall was the centre for many social events. Miss Clara Butt stayed at Cragg Hall when she sung at the VictoriaRead more...

Early photographers

The hall was the centre for many social events. Miss Clara Butt stayed at Cragg Hall when she sung at the VictoriaRead more...

Eastwood

The hall was the centre for many social events. Miss Clara Butt stayed at Cragg Hall when she sung at the VictoriaRead more...

Eastwood

The hall was the centre for many social events. Miss Clara Butt stayed at Cragg Hall when she sung at the VictoriaRead more...

Eastwood

The hall was the centre for many social events. Miss Clara Butt stayed at Cragg Hall when she sung at the VictoriaRead more...

Eastwood

The hall was the centre for many social events. Miss Clara Butt stayed at Cragg Hall when she sung at the VictoriaRead more...

Eastwood

The hall was the centre for many social events. Miss Clara Butt stayed at Cragg Hall when she sung at the VictoriaRead more...

Eastwood and Cockden

The hall was the centre for many social events. Miss Clara Butt stayed at Cragg Hall when she sung at the VictoriaRead more...

Eastwood School

The hall was the centre for many social events. Miss Clara Butt stayed at Cragg Hall when she sung at the VictoriaRead more...

Eastwood Station prior to demolition

The hall was the centre for many social events. Miss Clara Butt stayed at Cragg Hall when she sung at the VictoriaRead more...

Eat more fruit and keep fit

The hall was the centre for many social events. Miss Clara Butt stayed at Cragg Hall when she sung at the VictoriaRead more...