Harry Wright (Flash)
More affectionately known as Flash. I first remember him as a coal humper delivering sacks of coal (half cwt) with Neville Thompson. Hard and thirsty work filling the sacks at … Continue Reading →
Category: History
Don Beilby
Probably the most visible person in the village, notwithstanding that his 6’ 3” frame has been on view in some capacity for 60 odd years or more. Don is most … Continue Reading →
Maps
The map below is undated – but would be about 1800. It is obviously incomplete with no reference to any structures in Mickletown, and a school to the west of … Continue Reading →
Harry Fenwick Moore
September 1948, and Harry of 63 Savile Road was admitted as a Serving Brother of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, after having been actively involved in first aid … Continue Reading →
The Fleet Lane Walk – 1950/56
It was always a dirt track, the only vehicles to use it were the farm tractors and carts, and the rubbish disposal trucks. In earlier times it would be … Continue Reading →
Swillington Walk 1950s
This route commenced at the Commercial (pub) and led down Pit Lane with the Ings and wildlife on both sides. The field on the right was always spoiled with the … Continue Reading →
Public Transport 1821
Public Transport connections in 1821 were by coach, and Methley was on the Leeds to Ferrybridge Great North Road turnpike route. Coaches in these days were the Royal Forrester which … Continue Reading →
Wesleyan Chapel
In Vera Garland’s book Echoes and Reflections, amateur historian and staunch elder of the Wesleyan Chapel, Nellie Minett, wrote that Methodism had made a great impact on Methley. There indeed … Continue Reading →
Methley Hall – Gallery
I am indebted to Barry Robbins, formerly of The Hollings who, as a professional architect maintained a special interest in great estate houses of the past and in particular Methley … Continue Reading →
Titus Salt
Textile Manufacturer Titus Salt Lived at Methley Hall from 1858 until 1867 – the appended notes are paragraph from a biography written by his friend the Rev. R Balgarnie of … Continue Reading →