Silsden, Tannery Corner c.1955
Photo ref:
S307005
Photo ref:
S307005
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Tannery Corner, in the Airedale village of Silsden, takes it name from the tannery of William Laycock and Son, seen in the right background of this picture. A local resident enjoys the summer sun on the bench beneath the roadsign, which points the way to neighbouring Steeton.
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I grew up in Silsden and also worked in Silsden, as a weaver at Stocks Mill. I lived at 52 New Rd or shed side, as it was known. We lived almost opposite Fletchers mill gates, in a back-to-back two bedroomed terraced house, with outside shared toile . I attended Aire View Primary School with the Headmistress, Miss Smith. I later went to Silsden Secondary Modern School with Claughton, Leadbetter and ...see more
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