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…people came to know her during her time as a bus conductress when she kept passengers on Ledgard’s…

A Christmas card sent to M D (Peggy) Haigh from the Samuel Ledgard Society. ‘Peggy’ worked…

A rare image of a hand loom weaver at work, once a common sight in the area before the factories were built, the last…

…it is believed the family lived on Canada Road, Rawdon.

The two cottages in view are on Harrogate Road built in 1831. The cottage with the porch was…

A lone figure holding an umbrella battles through a great storm which ended in a flood….

Leonard Hatcher of Mansell & Hatcher orchid growers, seen here in scout uniform with a few scouts….

This image shows the fronts of the Terrace overlooking the Aire Valley below. The rear of…

Back view of houses on Hill Crescent seen from Canada Road with moors in the background….

…The wedding reception was held there for Harold Hoare and Renie Long. They were married at St. Peter’s Church by…

Mr Richard Hogg and his family at their home on Over Lane. His most prestigious…

A carriage and horses with top hatted coachman are waiting at the entrance to the house….

Pastor Rev. Robert Holmes 1847 – 1874.

Charlie Houlden was the Park Ranger for Micklefield Park, he is perched on a “Keep to the Path” sign.

Ivy House is situated near the bottom of Over Lane, dating from the 1600’s, for 200 years was…