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Historic maps of Guiseley and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Guiseley maps
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Memories of Guiseley
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The Cross Inn Pub
My uncle Mr. Fred Wilson was for many years the landlord of The Cross Inn which can be partially seen at the top of the picture. His Alsatian Rinti used to lay down in front of the stocks and stop the traffic.
West Yorkshire memories
Yeadon Old Prize Band
My brother Arthur 2 years my junior and my father Ernest Carter (dec'd 1963)all played for many years with Yeadon old prize band. We practiced 2 times a week in the old British Legion hut up behind the Yeadon town hall. Many's the time we ALL had to run to catch the West Yorkshire bus 10pm from Otley to get us to Ravenscliffe Avenue so we could sleep and not be too tired for school the next day. My first date was with a girl from Yeadon, Dorothy Akers, I was 12/13 years old. Those were the days.
Mrs Cladd
Anyone remember Mrs Cladd who lived in a converted railway carriage - at least I think thats what it was - just up from Fairfax Hall, opposite the house called Farthings? She was an old lady who grew what we now call cherry tomatoes, but they were a delicious novelty then, and she sold them for a shilling a pound. Am I right in thinking her house was replaced by the working mens club? We left Menston in 1964 to move south to Portsmouth but over the years I have passed through the village many times when in the area on walking holidays.
Menston Fire Station
I had heard that there was a fire station, probably in the area of the Fox and Hounds public house. I recall a conversation with my father, sadly no longer with us, and he gave me an old set of keys, telling me they were for the fire station next to the Fox and Hounds. Information on the keys indicate that my father was a fireman prior to call up in the Second World War. I would just like to know if anyone can recall this or even has a photo of it.
Maurice Garforth, The 'Pot Man'
Does anyone remember the red wagon laden with pots and pans?
Great Times
We used to live in Yeadon in a council house, and when my Dad came out of the Army as an Officer he bought a plot in Hawksworth Lane (number 54). He had a house built by Prior who built all the Tranmere Park Estate between Hawksworth Lane and Harry Ramsdens. Every Sunday, I would don my football boots and go to the 'tip' (a filled in tip) and play and play football all afternoon with boys from the houses in Hawksworth Lane (Brian Armstrong, Alan and Martin Long and the village (Lesley Brown, Len Briggs - sorry there were quite a few but I forget the names). I do recall a group of girls came up from Esholt to watch - Margaret and Carol Jeffrey, the others I also 'forget' - what a shame and how sad. Anyway, if anyone wants to get in touch try: blackwellken@supanet.com
Like an Old Friend Keeping us Safe
Amazing to see a photo of this beautiful church from 1901! I spent many, many years walking around it and through the grounds as a child on my way to the playground. A beautiful and peaceful place. My sister got married here and my nana, as have a handful of friends. Sadly, my parents moved before I got married! Always made me feel safe like an old friend keeping watch.
