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Yeadon Businesses

W Stott – Draper/Outfitter – 1909

This draper’s shop was situated next to Rawnsley’s bakehouse which was next to the old Co-op stores, Jack Fulton Frozen Food shop. (July 2012)

Warrens Garage

Situated on Green Lane, the building is decorated with bunting for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, on June 2nd 1953. It is still a garage, now the business of Aldridge Brothers.

Waterworks

ituated on Whack House Lane, this former waterworks building has been occupied by West Yorkshire Glazing (UK). There is also a “To Let” notice on the wall.

Westfield Mill Industrial Units

The entrance to what was Eddie Denison’s Westfield Mill, it was built in 1888 and now houses various businesses. On the left is …

Westfield Stores

At the junction of Westfield Avenue and New Road (A65), on the left is Westfield Fisheries, to the right Westfield Stores….

Wharfedale View

Exterior views of the apartments which replaced Haworth Court, Interior glimpses of the café counter, menus, dining area and lounge.

William Flesher & Sons – 1909

William Flesher & Sons, Haw Lane Quarry. The photographer was Shadock of Yeadon.

Wm. Brayshaw & Sons, c1860 – 1970s (1)

A photograph of Wm. Brayshaw taken in 1886, aged 46 years. The company began as a blacksmiths and wheelwrights in the late 19th century,…

Wm. Brayshaw & Sons, c1860 – 1970s (2)

Brayshaw van, completely produced by Brayshaw’s except for the wheels and tyres. These opulent mobile homes were much admired, ones which survive are sought after by collectors.

Wm. Brayshaw & Sons, c1860 – 1970s (3)

View of a living area looking through into a bedroom. On the right is a stove to provide heating.

Wm. Brayshaw & Sons, c1860 – 1970s (4)

he Brayshaw family were famous for building show-men’s living waggons to the specifications of the customer at the works on Marshall Street….

Wm. Walmsley, Printers – c1915

On the left is a butchers shop, a notice states “Baker Butcher”, Baker perhaps the name of the proprietor? Next door William Walmsley’s print shop.

Womersley’s Central Stores – 1900

Womersley’s Central Stores which was situated on the High Street, the left window is at the corner with Town Hall Square….

Wormald’s Grocers – 1900

This shop was located at the bottom of the Steep (Town Street), note the bow fronted lower windows.

Yorkshire Penny Bank – 1909

This advertisement for the Yorkshire Penny Bank appeared in the bazaar program Queen Street Methodist Chapel in October 1909…