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The Lilacs

5 The Lilacs, Guiseley. A semi-detached dormer bungalow.

The Lodge, Park Road – 1955

The Lodge for Park Gate House is no longer there, it is said that when a function was taking place in the grounds of Park Gate House the windows of the Lodge were boarded up to…

The New Inn, c1812 – onwards

Reputedly this is the oldest Inn in Guiseley, licensees have included 1812, William Smith, 1824 John and Chris Woodhead,…

The Old Liberal Club

This is the old Liberal Club which closed around 2010, it has been converted into …

The Poplars

The Poplars, Guiseley. A pair of semi-detached dormer bungalows.

The Red Lion Hotel, c1882 – onwards

John Popplewell was the landlord followed by William Popplewell in 1870. The Red Lion played a key part in the Guiseley/Yeadon horse weddings. John Popplewell was the landlord followed by William Popplewell in 1870….

The Regent Hotel

The Regent Hotel on Otley Road which has been closed for a little while.

The Station Hotel

A charming view of the Station Hotel on Otley Road with Oxford Road to the right. This photo was taken before the trams…

The Station Hotel, c1890s – onwards

An early image of the public house, the photographer was positioned in a field which became the site of the Police Station.

The Woolpack / Martha’s Ale House

This public house was formerly called the Woolpacks, located on the corner of Well Lane and the Green….

The Yorkshire Association – 1904

This tablet is erected as a tribute of respect to the late Mary Ann, widow of the late Sir Matthew…

Theatre

Guiseley Theatre, formerly Guiseley Town Hall, situated on the Green opposite the Leisure Centre.

Thornton, May Elizabeth – 1953

May Elizabeth Thornton, mother of the donor of the photo Dennis Thornton….

Town Hall

In 1866 the foundation stone for the Town Hall was laid by the eldest daughter of Sir Matthew William Thompson, local benefactor. He also paid most of the building costs of £3,000….

Town Street

Looking down Town Street in the direction of Towngate, on the right is the Drop Inn with a hanging sign on the wall.

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