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.
Consolidated by Jack Brayshaw. 01 May 2022.
Last updated: 01 May 2022.