| Title | Wells |
| Date | Undated |
| Location | Guiseley |
| Photo ID | C147 |
| Comment | A man is getting a bucket of water from the ancient wells, situated on Well Lane. This water source is thought to be the site of the first settlement in Guiseley. |
E890 – Wells, Undated.
Wells – Undated
Extract from “Souvenir of Guiseley & District” which shows a boy sat by the ancient wells.
Donated by Jennifer Mawson.
E228 – Wells, Undated.
Wells – Undated
It is thought this image of the Wells was possibly copied from a book, there are several young people in the scene.
E379 – Wells, c1920s.
Wells – c1920s
The ancient water source for Guiseley.
I485 – Wells, c1920s.
Wells – c1920s
The ancient water source for Guiseley.
P130 – Wells, Undated.
Wells – Undated
Guiseley Wells before restoration.
X170 – Wells, Undated.
Wells – Undated
In this view the wells appear to be neglected, the water troughs are choked with weeds and debris.
BB054 – Wells, 1968.
Wells – 1968
This photo was taken before restoration work was carried out by Aireborough Civic Society.
I486 – Wells, 1969.
Wells – 1969
Wells seen before restoration.
A441 – Wells, 1977.
Wells – 1977
The name “Guiseley” is thought to derive from a Saxon name Gislic coupled with ley which means glade or clearing in a wood so we have Gislic’s glade or Guiseley.
The first settlement begun by Gislic would have been in the vicinity of the spring which is now called Guiseley Wells.
For a long time it was the water supply for the village until industry began to change the nature of the area. The significance of this water source on Well Lane is now recognised, the area has been cleaned and pure water can be seen flowing into the troughs.
R377 – Wells, 1984.
Wells – 1984
The old town wells before restoration, the water channels are choked by weeds and silted up with soil debris.
I339 – Wells, Undated.
Wells – Undated
The wells are being cleaned by Dennis Williams and J Barratt.
X171 – Wells, Undated.
Wells – Undated
The shadow of the photographer dominates this image.
E227 – Wells, Undated.
Wells – Undated
A view of the ancient town wells, taken from a newspaper article.
H214 – Wells, 2001.
Wells – 2001
Guiseley Wells Commemorative Plaque.
Dated 2000 AD, but work continued into 2001, due to inclement weather, it was so wet much work was spoiled and had to be redone. The National Heritage Lottery Fund gave the project an extension as it was supposed to be finished in late September to qualify for the grant.”
Donated by Geoff Brooks.
Previous Comments:
teleg
During my childhood in the 30s, my grandparents lived in Wells Lane so my brother and I used to play by the Wells when we visited them, the Wells were in a pretty parlous state then but there was water to play with so we really enjoyed them.
06 April 2018.
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Consolidated by Jack Brayshaw. 24 February 2022.
Last updated: 24 February 2022.