Here at Stockbridge, soon after its opening in 1930, is the sleek new ferro-concrete bridge over the River Aire.

Its rustic predecessor, built in 1671 and widened in 1754, had needed both a double arch and a double bend, despite its carrying "a great and common high road leading between Lancashire and Yorkshire".

During rebuilding from 1928 to 1930 all traffic had to use a temporary wooden bridge.

An informal opening ceremony took place, at 8.30 one September morning, when the landlord of the Bridge Inn cut a tape and the Riddlesden bus, which had been first across the temporary bridge, was allowed the honour of being first over the new one.

Notice the neat flights of steps from both ends on to firm footpaths along the banks.

The photograph, from the collection of the late Clarence Rushworth, has been supplied by Kathleen Rushworth, formerly of Grafton Road, Keighley.

n See the centre pages of this week's business supplement for a special look back at Keighley's industrial heritage.