West Yorkshire Collection (page 13)

Jazz musician Louis Armstrong seen here in the Yorkshire countryside whilst visiting England in 1968 to perform at the Batley Variety Club 26th June 1968

Louis Armstrong seen here on stage at the Batley Variety Club 26th June 1968

Kirkstall Abbey Ruins [undated] - Ruins of Kirkstall Abbey. Creator: Lines Family
Kirkstall Abbey Ruins [undated] - Ruins of Kirkstall Abbey

Races at Wheat Croft - Col. Thompsons "Hamlet"winning the Lascelles Cup, 1845
Races at Wheat Croft - Col. Thompsons " Hamlet" winning the Lascelles Cup, 1845....Horse-races, in Wheat Croft, a piece of land well adapted for a course

The Nobilitys Ball, in the Banqueting-Room of Harewood House, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Nobilitys Ball, in the Banqueting-Room of Harewood House, 1845. Celebrations at Harewood House near Leeds in Yorkshire

Oakwell Hall, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Oakwell Hall, 1860s

Kirkstall Abbey. Ruins on the South Side, 1850s. Creator: Joseph Cundall
Kirkstall Abbey. Ruins on the South Side, 1850s

1920 Leyland RAF type charabanc in Bradford. Creator: Unknown
1920 Leyland RAF type charabanc in Bradford

The Peoples Market, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Peoples Market, 1898. Indoor market in Bradford, a market town in West Yorkshire transformed by the industrial revolution. From " Our Own Country, Volume V"

Kirkstall Abbey, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Kirkstall Abbey, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Leeds in the Early Part of the Eighteenth Century, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Leeds in the Early Part of the Eighteenth Century, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

The Chapel and Schools, Fulneck near Leeds, 19th century, (1947). Creator: Unknown
The Chapel and Schools, Fulneck near Leeds, 19th century, (1947). View of Fulneck Moravian Church and boarding schools. The settlement at Fulneck near Leeds in Yorkshire was founded in the 1740s

Robin Hood Marks the Spot for his Grave, 1883. Creator: Unknown
Robin Hood Marks the Spot for his Grave, 1883. From " St. Nicholas: Volume X. Part I. November 1882, to May 1883". [Scribner & Co. New York, 1883]

Denby Grange, c1880. Creator: Unknown
Denby Grange, c1880. View of Denby Grange Hall near Wakefield in Yorkshire, seat of the Baronets of Grange. Seat of the Lister-Kaye family who had a colliery on the estate

Kirkstall Abbey, Yorkshire, 1823. Creator: Unknown
Kirkstall Abbey, Yorkshire, 1823. View of the ruined nave at Kirkstall in West Yorkshire. This Cistercian monastery was built between 1152 and 1182

West View of King Edwards Chapel on Wakefield Bridge in the County of York, c1800. Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield, built on Wakefields medieval bridge

Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 18th century. Cistercian monastery built between 1152 and 1182. It was surrendered to the Crown in 1539 after Henry VIIIs Dissolution of the Monasteries

The Town Hall, Leeds, c1896. Artist: Hudson
The Town Hall, Leeds, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The Exchange, Bradford, c1896. Artist: Hudson
The Exchange, Bradford, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

St. Marys Chantry, Wakefield, c1896. Artist: G & J Hall
St. Marys Chantry, Wakefield, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The Henry VIII Room at Bretton Park, Yorkshire, 1927. Artists: Edward F Strange, Unknown
The Henry VIII Room at Bretton Park, Yorkshire, 1927. From Old Furniture, Volume II. edited by Lieut.-Col. E. F. Strange, C.B.E. [Old Furniture Ltd. London, 1927]

Blenkinsop steam locomotive at Middleton colliery near Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1814. From Costume of Yorkshire by George Walker, 1814

England, West Yorkshire. Landscape, hills, valleys, fields, pastures, grazing lands. Sheep, lambs

A malting drum prior to intallation in a brewery in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, May 1966. Malting drums were used in beer production with germination of the barley took place as the drum revolved

Draymen from Tetley & Walker, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1969. Artist: Michael Walters
Draymen from Tetley & Walker, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1969. Draymen unloading beer barrels during a delivery to a pub

Games master taking a gym class, Airedale school, Castleford, West Yorkshire, 1962

Empty road; the East Ardley section of the M1, prior to opening, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, 1967. A lone van patrols the East Ardley section of the M1 near Wakefield prior to its opening

Paraplegic bus, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
Paraplegic bus, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, 1960. By 1960, facilities for the disabled were being developed and access to transport was an important part of this

Archery practice at the CISWO paraplegic centre, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, 1960. Residents and visitors take time out from learning new work skills

Retraining at a paraplegic centre in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, 1960
Retraining at the CISWO paraplegic centre in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, 1960. CISWO is the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation

Dining hall of the CISWO paraplegic centre, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, 1960. Artist
Dining hall of the CISWO paraplegic centre, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, 1960. Residents and visitors take time out from retaining for new skills to have lunch

CISWO paraplegic centre, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
CISWO paraplegic centre, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, 1960. CISWO is the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation. Some of the residents of the centre were miners who had met with an accident at

Two Bond disabled cars outside the CISWO paraplegic centre, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, 1960. CISWO is the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation

Austin lorry on a construction site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1959. Artist: Michael Walters
Austin lorry on a construction site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1959. An Austin lorry at Skelton Grange B Power Station in Leeds, built between 1955 and 1962 by Kier Construction but demolished in 1998

Miners social club bowling green, Featherstone, West Yorkshire, 1959. An ex miner looks on as a game of bowels is being played at Fetherstone in this photograph taken for the Coal Industry Wellfare

Fermenting vessels at Tetleys brewery, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. The Tetley familys links with the beer industry reach back into the 1740s when William Tetley was described as a maltster in

Computer room, Huntsman House, Tetleys brewers headquarters, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. The Tetley familys links with the beer industry reach back into the 1740s when William Tetley was described

Administration office at Huntsman House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Huntsman House was the headquarters of Tetleys brewers

The administration office at Huntsman House, Tetleys headquarters in Leeds, May 1968
The administration office at Huntsman House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Tetleys brewers had many tied houses in the 1960s

Huntsman House, headquarters of Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Artist
Huntsman House, headquarters of Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. The Tetley familys links with the beer industry reach back into the 1740s when William Tetley was described as a maltster

Punch room at Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Artist: Michael Walters
Punch room at Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. The punch room at Tetleys headquarters, Huntsman house in Leeds. The ticker tape can be seen streaming out of the machines

Architects department at Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Artist
Architects department at Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Tetleys had many tied houses in the 1960s. Here, in their headquarters in Huntsman House in Leeds

Managed Houses General Office, Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Artist
Managed Houses General Office, Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Tetleys had many tied houses in the 1960s. Here, in their headquarters in Huntsman House in Leeds

Leeds, c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew
Leeds, c20th Century. [John Bartholomew & Son, Edinburgh]

Robin Hoods Grave, Kirklees, c1910, (1912). Artist: A Wigglesworth
Robin Hoods Grave, Kirklees, c1910, (1912). Robin Hoods Grave, Calderdale, West Yorkshire. In the 12th century, the Cistercians built Kirklees Priory

The mill at Saltaire, c1880. Sir Titus Salt (1803-1876) discovered a method of blending alpaca wool with cotton and silk. He is best remembered as the builder of Saltaire Mill near Bradford

St. Marys Chantry, Wakefield c1900. Artist: G & J Hall
St. Marys Chantry, Wakefield c1900. The Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield, is a chantry chapel in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, and is designated a Grade I Listed building

Chapter House, Kirkstall Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
Chapter House, Kirkstall Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

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Welcome to West Yorkshire, a captivating region in England's United Kingdom. Explore the enchanting village of Haworth, nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Bronte Country. Immerse yourself in the literary heritage that inspired the renowned Bronte sisters. Transport yourself back in time with the Yorkshire West Riding Historical John Speed 1610 Map, tracing the footsteps of history across this remarkable county. Discover Leeds, a vibrant city boasting architectural marvels like the Grand Theatre, where culture and entertainment thrive. Uncover an antique map showcasing West Yorkshire's rich history, connecting it to neighboring towns such as Derby, Nottingham, and Lincoln. Wander through Middleton Woods near Ilkley and witness nature's masterpiece as bluebells blanket the forest floor. Marvel at Wakefield Bridge and its accompanying Chantry Chapel; these iconic landmarks stand as testaments to West Yorkshire's past. Journey south from Bradford's Manningham area for panoramic views of old wool mills that once shaped this industrial hub. Experience Stile Common Junior School's musical extravaganza - a testament to the call of creativity echoing throughout West Yorkshire. Visit Bradford City Park and be mesmerized by Garden of Light Display in Centenary Square; here art intertwines with urban life. Leeds' Grand Theatre beckons you into its opulent halls for unforgettable performances against a backdrop steeped in European charm. Delve into The Coal Miners Strike litho capturing Streethouse inhabitants digging for coal amidst refuse - an evocative reminder of their resilience. Travel back to 1845 with an unknown creator’s depiction of rustic sports at Harewood House Park – a glimpse into timeless traditions cherished by generations past. West Yorkshire invites you on an extraordinary journey through time and natural wonders – come discover its allure.