Talk:Todmorden

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Historians needed!

The Wiki for Todmorden says, 'Although now usually considered to be entirely in Yorkshire, the historic border between Yorkshire and Lancashire runs through the centre of the town'

I'm not sure this is entirely true. I'm certain that the borders have been moved over time and Todmorden is now entirely 100% in Yorkshire.

Should it be, 'The historic border ran through this town'? or something similar?

This is true, there is a sign marking the border in the town centre. I think it was administratively part of the West Riding before 1974, but is geographically split between Yorkshire and Lancashire. Lancsalot 09:26, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

The border between Yorkshire and Lancashire used to run through the town before 1888 when Todmorden was entirely consumed by West Yorkshire. It's been entirely Yorkshire since then even if the Post Office still prefer you to put 'Lancashire' on letters as it messes up their OL14 Oldham (in Lancashire) postcode. More details are at http://todmordenandwalsden.co.uk/

[edit] errata

Under "External Links" there is reference to "Sir John Fielden" which links to an article about John Fielden (d.1849) who is often referred to as "Honest John". He was elected as M.P. but I'm sure he was never knighted! -Ethicaljohn 21:55, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

I agree and have amended it accordingly. - Scribble Monkey 08:45, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Todcoatofarms.jpg

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BetacommandBot (talk) 05:45, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Town hall

There's a great free-to-use image of the Town Hall here when someone gets time to access their WikiCommons account. Thanks, --Jza84 |  Talk  19:23, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

• Y Done - If I remember there was another image you noted on a Yorkshire place but cannot remember which one. Can you jog my memory? Keith D (talk) 22:21, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

That's a toughy! I'll try and have a think. I do have a commons account, but if I'm interputted and don't want to loose the image, I make a note of it. I'll get back to you! --Jza84 |  Talk  23:06, 8 May 2008 (UTC)