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Wm. Brayshaw & Sons, c1860 – 1970s (2)

Brayshaw van, completely produced by Brayshaw’s except for the wheels and tyres. These opulent mobile homes were much admired, ones which survive are sought after by collectors.

Wm. Brayshaw & Sons, c1860 – 1970s (3)

View of a living area looking through into a bedroom. On the right is a stove to provide heating.

Wm. Brayshaw & Sons, c1860 – 1970s (4)

he Brayshaw family were famous for building show-men’s living waggons to the specifications of the customer at the works on Marshall Street….

Wm. Walmsley, Printers – c1915

On the left is a butchers shop, a notice states “Baker Butcher”, Baker perhaps the name of the proprietor? Next door William Walmsley’s print shop.

Women’s Associations

This gathering of the Yeadon Branch of the British Women’s Temperance Association…

Womersley’s Central Stores – 1900

Womersley’s Central Stores which was situated on the High Street, the left window is at the corner with Town Hall Square….

Wood Hut

This undated photo donated by Jean Walker, is thought to be of the Wood Hut which stood on Albert Square, opposite the old…

Wood, Gerald – 1949

Group of boys having fun in Blackpool, at the back on the left is Gerald Wood, then…

Wood, J – c1900

J Wood seen in his joiners shop sawing a piece of wood. Image originally on a glass…

Wood, Karen – 1971

This was a dress rehearsal for the Top Youth Club competition, the club won this title 4 times….

Wood’s Yard

Wood’s Yard is on the left, situated off Sandy Way. The shop is selling crockery and household goods, the woman on…

Woodlea Estate

The Woodlea Estate is located in the Westfield area of Yeadon. These were MAP (Ministry of Aircraft Production) homes built to house people

Woods, Clive – 2012

A Blue Plaque placed in Nunroyd Park to honour Jonathan Peate near his former home…

Woolpack Hotel – Birthday Party

A private party given by the landlady Sarah Anns to celebrate the birthdays…

Worlds End

View of World’s End seen from Cemetery Road.