Cemetery Road (3)
…The “Wild Duck” public house which closed around 1900, was located here at number 7 Cemetery Road, which was the house with the bay window.
This window has been…
Jack Brayshaw
Simon, Jack and Mrs Simon – c1950s
Mr Jack Simon was employed at Wilson’s, Silver Cross, Nethermoor Works, Guiseley and was their photographer whose work graces their webpage on this site.
G. L. Major & Co. Ltd. – c1950s (4)
A view of the leather processing area….
G. L. Major & Co. Ltd. – c1950s (3)
A young lady here operating some form of machinery which appears to be stamping out the soles from the leather hide.
G. L. Major & Co. Ltd. – c1950s (2)
A photograph of the works Canteen. How times have changed, an ash tray on every table! The sign on the counter reads we believe reads ‘Scotspop’. Not heard of that brand myself. Ed.
G. L. Major & Co. Ltd. – c1950s (1)
…trade stands at an as yet unknown location, but display the products of G L Major. The firm supplied cut leather soles to footwear manufacturers and the company was subsequently transferred to Spooners on February 27th 1960….
Wilson’s, Silver Cross, Nethermoor Works, 1936 – 2006 (6)
An area where push chairs are being made and assembled….
Wilson’s, Silver Cross, Nethermoor Works, 1936 – 2006 (3)
Continued… A selection of a further six prestigious prams produced at Lawrence Wilson’s Silver Cross works, including miniature versions for dolls….
Wilson’s, Silver Cross, Nethermoor Works, 1936 – 2006 (2)
This is the chrome shop, barrel plating section….
Wilson’s, Silver Cross, Nethermoor Works, 1936 – 2006 (1)
A display stand at the British Industries Fair held in London, on show are examples of the Wilson company all weather prams, built to the standard of a saloon car. In 1928 ….
