Yeadon Categories
Waterworks
ituated on Whack House Lane, this former waterworks building has been occupied by West Yorkshire Glazing (UK). There is also a “To Let” notice on the wall.
Waterworth Family – c1894
Abraham Waterworth is the father, born 1852 in Yeadon, his wife was Sarah Jane nee Womersley, born 1856 in Yeadon. She is holding baby boy Rowan …
Watkinson, Alan (Deceased) – 1955
Newspaper reports on the death of Flying Officer Alan Watkinson in an air accident.
Watkinson, Margaret – 1938
Margaret was awarded 2nd prize in a nationwide drawing competition. Fellow pupils…
Waugh, Harry – 1969
Musician Harry Waugh holding a violin. Photographer Bryan Waite, donated by his family.
Wells Court
To the left is Abbey Garth, Wells Court is the apartment block on the right. The steps lead down to Well Lane where the cars are parked then down to Miry Lane which runs past the Old Dog Mill.
Wesley Street
These houses on Wesley Street were back-to-back with properties on Copt Royd Street. Both Streets were demolished. Copt Royd Grove replaced them with new housing.
Wesleyan Chapel School – 1900
The Wesleyan Chapel schoolroom which was adjacent to the old chapel which is on the right….
West Yorkshire Yard
The shop on the left is now “Tribe” barbers on the upper High Street, at the bottom corner of the yard is Wilson’s chemical business. The area is now…
