A Bridge too Far: Travellers on the A639 to Leeds cannot have missed the metal track laid parallel to the railway line at ground level (Feb 2009). It would appear that Railtrack, or is … Continue Reading →
Residents Association
The Residents Association has been saved following the appointment of new members. They are keen to make their actions visible by publishing transactions of the group on Facebook. … Continue Reading →
Newmarket Cold Store
West Hall Hill – Newmarket Site Cold Store Construction Construction commenced on this immense project in May 2014 and the builders claim it is on schedule and will commence with … Continue Reading →
Station Road Building Proposals
Latest in the August issue of Messenger are claims that the contractors have now applied for planning permission for 221 houses showing an increase of 40 on the number that … Continue Reading →
Churchside Conservation
Methley Churchside conservation area appraisal and management plan was adopted by Leeds City Council in October, 2008. The document looks briefly at the history of the village and defines what … Continue Reading →
Shann Hall Development Proposals
Shann Hall Development Proposals Owner and Developer, Andy Pritchard reports that he hopes to commence further restoration work and scheme development in February/March next year. For my part it will … Continue Reading →
Acknowledgements
Castleford High School Art and Drama Department For the use of their Sony Mavica Digital Camera in the early stages, so useful for taking Archive pictures with flash restrictions. Ivan … Continue Reading →
Radio Leeds Interview
25th July, 2014 and the Radio Leeds researcher has got me standing by for a phone interview with Wes on the Wes Butters Mid Morning show. After responding as to … Continue Reading →
Signs and Things Mechanical
In addition to his valued and recently evident work as a member of the team of volunteers clearing and renovating the churchyard at St Oswald’s (You can now access any … Continue Reading →
Club and Institute Annual Show 4th September 1948
Held at the Working Men’s Club the open show prizes were won as follows:- Round Potatoes – W Bell, Kidney Potatoes – D Sidebottom, White Cabbage – R Ellis, … Continue Reading →
Harrogate Flower Show 2006
There we were looking at exotic flowers, water features, garden furniture and everything imaginable for the keen gardener. A visit to the produce hall to see the competition marrows, leeks … Continue Reading →