Kirkstall Abbey, The Ruins c.1955
Photo ref: K40009
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Photo ref: K40009
Photo of Kirkstall Abbey, The Ruins c.1955

A Selection of Memories from Kirkstall

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Kirkstall

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

In among my family genealogical records is a note that an ancestor of mine named Richard de Berecrofte gave lands to Kirkstall Abbey in the 12th century.  I am SO looking forward to visiting the Abbey next year and taking my own pictures of it! It is my understanding that my ancestors left the Cliviger area about 1650 for Boston, MA. I am retiring next year and have lived most of my life ...see more