Sunday 31 August 2014

Mathew and Dorothy Craven of Ling Bob. Map Paper Mill

Here is the explanation for the initials over the door at Ling Bob Farm Horsforth now being restored.See our previous posting.
This map in 1890 shows the dissused Craven paper mill closed after the railwy was constructed. Directley over the railway is Moseley Woods.

Thursday 28 August 2014

Richard Alan Holiday WW1 Heroe



Ling Bob Farm Horsforth under restoration.


The oldest house on the farm being restored, big big job and one of the barns with this special doorway having personal inscriptions above the door. More history of the site soon.

Monday 25 August 2014

Heritage Open Days and Walks Leeds Area. Horsforth Walk Sept 14th.



Don't miss this years Heritage Days in the Leeds Area a chance to visit places not always open to the Public. Or take a walk. Horsforth Museum have a walkabout, more talking than walking not a hike just a stroll around central Horsforth with history and WW1 connections. See website address on the leaflet for more events over the City.

Thursday 21 August 2014

Bank House, Broadway Hall, families Briggs and Blackbur and Bartlett Insurance.







Bank House now Bartlett Insurance buildings was built by the Stable family on Toulsons yard. It became the home of the Blackburn family around 1850 and later the Briggs family who also own Upper Bank House they refurbished the house and it became a dance hall and function rooms.

Saturday 2 August 2014

Farmers market

At the Farmers Market on Town Street this morning promoting the trail, weather was kind.