DD049 – Riddiough’s Quarry, c1900.
Riddiough’s Quarry – c1900s
Engine and quarrymen at work in the quarry.
DD050 – Riddiough’s Quarry, c1900.
Riddiough’s Quarry – c1900s
Stonemasons producing finely detailed work at the quarry.
DD051 – Riddiough’s Quarry, c1900.
Riddiough’s Quarry – c1900s
A stonemason displays some of his work.
Many local buildings were constructed and ornamented with stone from local quarries, it is reputed that stone from Guiseley was used in part to build the Houses of Parliament.
DD052 – Riddiough’s Quarry, c1900.
Riddiough’s Quarry – c1900s
A stonemason posing for the camera, above his left shoulder numbers are chalked on the wood — a tally or dimensions for a job.
DD053 – Riddiough’s Quarry, c1900.
Riddiough’s Quarry – c1900s
A group of workers and 2 children pose in front of a crane.
DD054 – Riddiough’s Quarry, c1900.
Riddiough’s Quarry – c1900s
Steam crane at work in the quarry.
DD055 – Riddiough’s Quarry, c1900.
Riddiough’s Quarry – c1900s
Workers in the quarry, stone can be seen in various stages from uncut blocks to dressed pieces in the left background.
On the right a large block is being moved by a crane.
G859 – Riddiough’s Quarry, c1900.
Riddiough’s Quarry – c1900s
A group of unidentified workmen, possibly in a quarry. On the left is a steam traction vehicle bearing the name ‘Ledgard’.
Editor’s Note: I have placed this unknown image in with Riddiough’s Quarry as I believe that the background shows the quarry sides to be very, very similar to other background views on this page. Jack Brayshaw. 28 Sep 23.
U787 – Riddiough’s Quarry, c1906.
Riddiough’s Quarry – c1906
A steam lorry belonging to Samuel Ledgard who was based at the Nelson Inn, Armley. The lorry is said to have been purchased in 1906, here it is being used to transport stone from Riddiough’s quarry. At a later date Ledgard ran buses from the Moorfield bus depot in Yeadon.
Donated by Kevin Myers on behalf of Terri Odom, Florida, USA.
Editor’s Note: This image was also labelled ‘unknown quarry’, however, again I believe this to be at Riddiough’s quarry and some of the men can be identified as being in the image above. Jack Brayshaw. 10 January 2024.
A091 – Riddiough’s Quarry, c1920.
Riddiough’s Quarry – c1920
There were many quarries around Aireborough, the stone was used to build houses and mills. It is said that stone from a Guiseley quarry was used in the construction of the Houses of Parliament. This is Riddiough’s quarry on Moor Lane, a steam crane is in use with horses and carts to transport the blocks of stone.
Consolidated by Jack Brayshaw. 01 May 2022.
Last updated: 10 January 2024 – Photo ID: U787. 28 September 2023 – Photo ID: G859. 19 September 2022 – Photo ID: A091
