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Local News Monthly Features LOCAL 29 30 LOCAL Email: [email protected] 36 LOCAL APRIL 2014 Email: [email protected] AUG/SEPT 2013 Email: [email protected] APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 North set to lose out in JAN 2014 26 LOCAL 8 LOCAL Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] TheBy Linzi Davies Legacy Of Towton Lives On health funding allocations Local Sculptor Exhibition 28 LOCAL The Artefacts of Towton Battlefield LOCAL 31 From rock One of the crucial things in discovering what happened during a battle is the archaeology and artefacts found on a ■ Fears that Yorkshire stands to be disadvantaged by the re- battlefield. Towton has proved to be one of the most important The Cock beck today. Image © Linzi Davies allocation of health budgets were confirmed this month as it Saints in Saxton village where he was buried with his war horse. Contrastingly, the battlefield sites in regards to finds. The soil quality and emerged the region received the lowest funding increase in that there will be no overall gain in funding across the board with Yorkist army lost only one noble at the battle– Horne. composition makes it a perfect material in which to preserve the country. the potential of a real term cut as service costs rise. The Battle Of Towton With the Yorkists victorious, and many of Henry’s supporters dead, Henry VI artefacts. The heavy snow and blizzard conditions at the time bad as we feared over the summer, they are still not good news The NHS Board met to decide how health funding There also appears to have been some double-counting in the of the battle have also ensured that there was a lot to be found. for the region or for Leeds. With services already struggling to fled the country with his wife and son, and Edward IV took the throne of England. for primary care services and GP-led Clinical Commissioning formula, with the Better Care Fund, intended to support the Because of the weather conditions many objects were buried in ‘n’ roll to Groups (CCGs) should be allocated across the country. The integration of health and local authority social care services, meet care demands, this latest news is only going to make things Edward then ruled for nine years before Henry was briefly reinstated as King in the snow and trampled into the ground unseen. The sheer amount more difficult. October 1470 for 6 months. Warwick and Edward’s brother George had formed a review took place following intervention by government having been counted in both the NHS allocations and the local of arrow heads found and the position they were in helped to They are wearing real clothes, not dressing up costumes, and ministers who pushed for the funding formula to take greater authority settlement. If the Better Care Fund is not included in “Prior to the allocations review, myself and the Leader of Leeds secret alliance with Margaret of Anjou and effectively ruled in Henrys name during the items in the world I have recreated for them, from knives this short time until Warwick overreached himself by declaring war on Burgundy, establish where the volley of arrow fire was at the beginning of account of concentrations of elderly populations rather than areas the supposed uplift for Leeds CCGs it seems that they may in City Council had written to members of the NHS England Board the battle and where the two armies were positioned initially. and helmets to domestic items, can be identified in museum of health deprivation. effect suffer an upfront 2% cut. Further clarity will be given to to express our serious concerns about proposed reductions in our thus giving them a reason to support Edward in retaking his throne by force. collections or from sculpture, art and manuscript illuminations By Linzi Davies The Plantagenet family ruled England until the Tudor victory over Richard III at As well as the artefacts found at Towton, the tremendous loss of The new allocations have resulted in Yorkshire receiving one the CCGs. GP Commissioning Groups’ funding. While we welcome the fact of the period. Bosworth in 1485 during the 3rd Wars of the Roses. human life has also left its mark. Several mass graves have been of the worst funding outcomes in the country, with funding being In contrast, the Midlands, and the Home that NHS England paid some heed to our concerns and did not The Wars of the Roses is something that just about everyone in the UK is found, as the victims were hurriedly buried following the battle. My original oil painting of Towton is now part of a private wedding frozen while other areas e.g. Woking, Windsor and Bracknell Counties will receive greater funding, with the South Midlands, implement the proposed formula which would have resulted in an collection, but prints and cards are available, including an edition aware of from Britain’s’ colourful and varied past. But what was it all about? A mass grave was uncovered in the 1990’s during extension of receive large increases. Despite CCGs in West Yorkshire being Hertfordshire and the Thames Valley receiving around a 3.5% even greater disadvantage for the region, there has unfortunately reproduced on canvas. My fascination with Towton continues, not been nearly enough of a shift to protect the most vulnerable What caused this period of civil war and what was the legacy that was left Towton Hall. The skeletons all had numerous head wounds and awarded a 2.14% increase in their funding for 2014/15 and a increase in funding and central getting a 3.1% increase. A Brief Overview of Weapons at Towton and I have revisited the battle several times and created other people here. behind? Here, the Yorkshire Reporter looks at the largest battle in our region – forensics dated them to the time of the battle. Scientific study also 1.7% increase in 2015/16, spending on primary care services will paintings of this pivotal day in our history. I was also involved in Councillor Lisa Mulherin, Executive Board Member for Health the battle of Towton with the help of experts in the subject and members of the By Gareth Whitehead - Yorkshire Reporter’s Local Historian suggests that they were executed, as there were no injuries to the be frozen in real terms in 2014/15 and cut in 2015/16 meaning & Wellbeing, said “We now face a situation where our ability to tackle existing a documentary about Towton filmed a few years ago, in which I health inequalities in Leeds has been seriously undermined while Towton Battlefield Society. arms which would have been the case had the men been able to “Even though the cuts to regional health funding were not as When most people think of medieval battlefields they think of armies fully defend themselves. This discovery gives further credence to the was able to wear both my hats; the artist talking about painting other, more affluent areas of the country will receive funding Along with learning about the events of over 500 years ago, we found out what our past, and the jouster, increases.” Towton means to different people today and how that fateful day in centuries past covered in plate armour with the best swords and shields. But this was in reality reports that the battle was fought with no mercy- there would be bells only available to a very small percentage of the soldiers. Most of the soldiers were no hostages or ransoms at Towton. showing what it was like to has shaped their lives. From historians and history fans to artists, poets and even pub wear and ride in armour. Leeds Children’s Hospital recognised poor men and therefore could not afford armour, only a quilted jacket and a bill. ■ Image © Graham Turner landlords, the battle is part of who we as a nation, are today. George Goodwin is an author and history graduate This is a long staff type weapon derived from the agricultural bill hook. The bill I will be exhibiting some from Pembroke College, Cambridge. He is also a consists of a hooked chopping blade with several pointed projections. The cutting of my work at the Towton Thorner’s member of the Battlefields Trust and the Towton blade curves forwards to form a hook, most would have had a spike straight off the Commemoration event on as Centre of Excellence for Paediatric Battlefield Society. He has written ‘Fatal Colours’ top like a spear. This weapon had a good range for hooking and thrusting, and could April 13th, and will be happy which is about the battle of Towton, and ‘Fatal be used for sticking in gaps and prising open armour. to discuss my work and sign Rivalry’ about the battle of Flodden in 1513. In very own Another weapon used at Towton was the longbow. Traditionally, English longbows prints. I will be unveiling a this article written for the Yorkshire Reporter, he adopting the working methods of the are made from yew wood. The bow stave is cut from the radius of the tree so that new canvas print reproduced explains the events that lead to the Wars of the Neuromuscular Disease quarrymen, while the carvings that from my Towton painting, Daniel Cooper is currently the sap wood comprises two thirds of the bow while the heartwood is the remaining Roses and the importance of the Battle of Towton: rock star showing his slate sculptures inhabit the raw forms were inspired 3rd. This blend is good for giving the bow tension and compression and is deadly at a much larger size than “Metamorphosis 1” as a solo by his time working as a stone both long and close range. Longbows had played such an important role in medieval previously available that exhibition at the Leeds Craft mason in Ireland, where he learnt The disastrous reign of Henry VI and the 1st War of the Roses warfare previously that a law had been passed in 1363 that made it compulsory for really shows the detail of the to carve relief and incised lettering. Henry V showed how successful an active English medieval king could be. He original. returns Centre and Design HisGallery inspiration until all men between the ages of 15 -60 to practise archery on Sundays and holidays. The Paediatric Neuromuscular the 30th of april. His carvings are inspired by the was a commanding figure who led his nobility to triumph in war. By 1422 all of See www.studio88.co.uk Disease Unit at Leeds Teaching ■ LEAD SINGER: Sean, Death Valley Screamers cases, significantly affect life expectancy. for this body of work comes from Celtic style of the Ogham standing northern France, including Paris, was controlled by England with its Burgundian for more information about Hospitals Trust has been marked as the Elterwater slate quarry, situated stones, the earliest form of writing ally. Taken together with its territories in Aquitaine, this was England’s greatest Graham and his work, one of only five “Centres of Excellence” Access to specialist services, such as home in Ireland, 4th century AD. He likes those available at Leeds, enables families in the Langdale pikes of the Lake ever empire in continental Europe. original paintings plus prints in the UK, by the Muscular Dystrophy the patterns and solidty of the bands to receive expert guidance on diagnosis District national park. Two years ago But in 1422 Henry V died and was succeeded by his nine-month son Henry VI. and cards. Campaign. Daniel visited the slate quarry, he and knots, his carvings try to break ■ THE HAPPY COUPLE: Sean & Mary Carr Photo by Joshua Johnston-Coates and management, including specialist The government of the country was placed in the hands of the Great Council until down the traditional Celtic style to ■ Image © Graham Turner location using GPS over one thousand battle related items that He explains: “I can’t bring the guys here because of simple cost The centre, based at the Leeds therapies and support. This can make a explained his interest in slate to the create a more rhythmic and abstract such time as young Henry VI would be due to rule himself. In 1437 Henry VI came were lost on the 29th March 1461. To be able to find an object and problems. We came over last year and it cost just over £10,000 to Children’s Hospital at the LGI, cares life-changing – or life-saving – difference quarry manager, who kindly arranged By Lesley Ann carving. The carvings are made from of age, but soon showed himself incapable of ruling. know the exact day it was lost on, hundreds of years ago I find However, it wasn’t his political stance which he was interested in get here and that’s before all the travelling costs we had”. for children and young adults with rare to patients. a personal tour of the quarry. Henry VI’s strange passivity was inexplicable to his contemporaries, but promoting, but rather his music and he did just that. “It was a logistical nightmare, with all the work visas which had and complex conditions affecting muscle After showing Daniel evidence of a series of marks that curve and bend truly amazing and I always wonder to myself did the combatant Peter Wyton is the Poet Dr Anne-Marie Childs, Consultant with rhythmic movement. The marks detailed accounts of his behaviour point to his having suffered from untreated brink of defeat when he turned up, crashing into the Lancastrian left flank. This Just under 10 years ago, Sean Carr made international “When I moved there I set up a band with Mick Lake, from to be sorted but if it were easier I would love to bring them over function. The centre provides services huge extracted rocks, a quarryman Simon Richardson is one of the most experienced battlefield who lost this item live or die? Laureate for the Towton Paediatric Neurologist at Leeds Hospital, become forms of nature, they change schizophrenia. It was disastrous for the country because England’s government The Arts and Towton headlines when he married Yevhenia Tymoshenko, the , and we got three Ukrainians on board too,” he said. here, England would love them.” across the region and access to some of explained quarrying techniques and meant that the Lancastrian lines had rotated and were now faced with a deep slippery metal detectors in the UK. As well as being responsible for finding I can feel far removed from the events of the past whilst walking Battlefield Society. He daughter of former Ukrainian Prime Minister, Yulia. said: into letters that symbolise time, the depended on having an active ruler able to be its chief administrator, lawgiver, slope and a swollen Cock Beck to their rear. The Lancastrians were again suffering The Wars of the Roses has inspired many people over the “We were the Death Valley Screamers”. With no gigs lined up for these shores, Sean is now concentrating the best clinicians in the country. the geological background of slate. ■ much of the artefacts at Towton as the metal detecting expert for and searching in that wonderful landscape. Treading in the has been writing poetry “We are delighted that the children’s letters become words, a metaphor for Painting by Graham Turner years including Shakespeare. His folio of work - the ‘histories’ Edward IV and Henry VI as they struggled for their lives on that Now, after divorcing in 2011, the well-travelled rock star has “The band started up about eight years ago and had six number on settling down with his new bride, Mary. The recognition followed a Following this a slate splitter gave a money raiser and general. heavy losses and tried to flee, again receiving heavy arrow fire while trying to cross the Towton Battlefield Survey Project, he has also worked on footsteps of men long ago and standing where corpses once lay. It from a young age and neuromuscular service at Leeds has his working process. the beck, and men were trampled, cut down or captured due to their difficulties included a sequence of eight plays all covering the War of the bitterly cold Palm Sunday in 1461. returned home to marry his Yorkshire sweetheart, and setup life ones around the world. We even had one in Honduras, a place I The couple officially tied the knot on the 27th August in Leeds, comprehensive survey, hosted by the demonstration in slate splitting. He In the 1440s a small clique under William de La Pole, Earl, Marquess and then the Bosworth site and Agincourt. His expertise has been used is hard just looking at the landscape today knowing the horrors it won many accolades been recognised as 1 of 5 paediatric The Battle of Towton Roses. The most famous of these is probably Henry V, brought to I was about to begin my large scale oil painting of the battle back in the UK. had never even heard of before”. One of their songs was “Fallen yet in true biker fashion, a special ceremony was also held with Muscular Dystrophy Campaign (MDC) presented a freshly rived roof slate Daniel also admires the work Duke of Suffolk, sought to fill the vacuum of authority. However, though they in withdrawing, during which they were chased mercilessly by several units of for television including carrying out a metal detector survey on was once witness to. Then in my hand I can be holding a human over the years. His centres of clinical excellence in the life as film in 1944 by Laurence Olivier. (pictured on pages 28-29), and walking the battlefield with a With stories of laughter, fame and of course rock ‘n’ roll, Sean friends” which was about the harrowing plight of miners in the his crew, to mark the special occasion. through the CARE-MD and TREAT- and a riving chisel which Daniel took of Eduardo Chillida the Basque controlled the King they could not maintain control of France. As George Goodwin states, the battle at Towton was a decisive one in English opposing forces. Many Lancastrian troops were also drowned while attempting a “Agincourt’s Dark Secret”. He tells the Yorkshire Reporter about tooth or a finger bone I have just picked up. Or an artefact with work will be added UK. The multidisciplinary team have took time out of his busy schedule to catch up with the Yorkshire Ukraine, who have the highest death rate in the world. This NMD international organisations who home to practice with. Around the Sculptor, whose sculptures of forged history. England could not have two ruling Kings, and with noble supporters on both crossing at the River Wharfe, as a bridge collapsed under the weight of the men. his important finds at Towton, and his journey as a metal detector: cut marks or stab holes in it, and then the reality of the terrible The artist Graham Turner and poet Peter Wyton are both group of archers, who were to demonstrate to me the technique to the 2014 update of “Mary is absolutely beautiful and I am a very lucky fella to be worked hard to ensure that high quality With all of English France gone by 1450 and Suffolk murdered, the Dukes of Reporter and tell the world about his latest love, Mary. resulted in the band being nominated for the “Humanittad Award” set the standards against which services quarry, extracted rocks were waiting iron (hewn from the Basque terrain) sides, the result of the battle would determine who would rule. So what happened The Lancastrian nobility suffered great loss, including Northumberland and slaughter and death hits home once again. needed to shoot a mighty warbow, really helped me get a feeling OUP Anthology of War able to be with her,” he said. care is provided to children and families and Somerset competed for dominance. Finally in 1455 York resolved that “As a boy growing up in Tadcaster I had heard over the years Rewind the clock to 2004 and the story of Sean’s amazing life from the United Nations in New York. are measured. The team at the Leeds to be sawn into slabs for the slate rise up in explosive rhythmic curves. on Palm Sunday 1461 that lead to 18yr old Edward IV becoming King of England? Trollope who fell in battle, as well as more famously Lord Dacre who was said to for what I was painting. Poetry. He has written “We had a ceremony in Moldova actually recently and that was across the region with neuromuscular competition by defeating and killing Somerset and his allies at St Albans, the first stories of great things being found on and around Towton Nearly all the metal items I have found over the years are quite inspired by the Battle of begins during a routine holiday in Egypt. It was here that he met “I remember one time, I was visiting a friend in Miami and every Children’s Hospital demonstrated splitter to work into roofing slate, Chillida learnt his skills from local have died from an arrow wound to the throat. His tomb is in the churchyard of All It is my ever-present quest to really understand my subject two poems about absolutely mental. I’m a member of a biker club over there and conditions. battle in the first War of the Roses. Towton is probably the most brutal battle to be fought on English soil with Battlefield - swords and battleaxes, breastplates and evena small or damaged. Things like buckles, belt and strap fittings, and Towton and this shines a high standard of clinical care and flooring tiles and cladding, Daniel blacksmiths, adopting their age old the battle of Towton Yevhenia, daughter of former Prime Minister, Yulia Tymoshenko, time I used to go to the toilet or the bar he would tell people that over 300 bikers turned up on the day, in front of the worlds media, estimated casualties at around 28,000. It is also estimated that out of the men in helmet still with a skull inside. Silly stories and rumours but they small decorative pieces from leather off both man and horse. through in their work. matter that later got me involved in the medieval extreme sport comprehensive diagnostic services, and “We welcome all the hard work noticed that when slate is sawn techniques. Daniel pays homage Yet the death of Somerset was to give York a greater problem. By 1459 who is currently serving a controversial seven year prison I’m a famous rock star because he knew I hated the attention. So and some of the things they did; it was just crazy”. England and eligible to fight, one tenth of them were present on the battlefield fuelled my imagination and interest and I was determined to one of jousting. Commissioning a bespoke suit of armour, learning to including ‘Advice from were active both in national audit and carried out by the Muscular Dystrophy to Chillida in one of his sculptures Henry VI’s Queen, Margaret of Anjou, had come to the fore determined to destroy I am often asked why this is the case and I explain that after Graham Turner has sentence due to her actions when in charge of the country. one day we were going through the Everglades and these two the greeny blue textures change, A lot of different daggers and swords were used at Towton, including one and two ride in it, then jousting at venues such as the Royal Armouries in the One Percent’ and the “I’ll never forget this big, burly bloke coming through a big ■ York and his allies, most notably the father and son Richard Nevilles, respectively at Towton. The number of men on the field that day was in excess of 55,000 with the day find these fantastic things myself. such a battle as Towton the whole area would have been scoured produced many pieces Sean and Yevhenia wed in November ‘05 and moved his life, massive Hispanic looking guys approached us”. REWARDING: (L-R) Iris Maher, Ruth Madeley, Suzi Lea, Dr Anne-Marie Childs, research activity. Campaign and others to highlight the changing also through the elements “Towards the surface” (showing at Leeds, the Tower of London - even at the Historishes Museum The Towton Fallen one printed here: crowd of people towards me and Mary, wearing a wedding dress Sue Manning, Lindsey Pallant and Dr Karen Pysden importance of providing access to expert Leeds). The sculpture is a response Earls of Salisbury and Warwick. There then followed six battles in eighteen months Lancastrians having a larger force of 30-35,000 against the York army of 25-30,000. handed swords and definitely the most useful – the hand and a half sword which can In 1982 after gaining permission, I started to search parts of for weeks afterwards for anything of value or usefulness. of medieval art showing including his Rottweiler and beloved Harley Davidson, to the “They said: ‘Are you Sean Carr, Englishman in the Ukraine?’ Muscular dystrophy and related of sunlight and rain. in Bern, Switzerland - has been such an incredible experience, and lipstick, pushing everybody out of the way. He got up to us, services for all those with neuromuscular between what should now be identified as the Lancastrians and the Yorkists. The While Henry VI was not present on the battlefield at Towton, instead leaving Henry be used with two hands, or one if fighting with a shield or buckler. the battlefield with a metal detector where at last after years of ■ Horse Spur pivotal events from We can go home this evening. They could not. Eastern European country, and from there everything was about and I just remember looking at my friend thinking what’s about neuromuscular conditions cause muscles Daniel left the quarry that day to Chillida’s etching “Towards the Remember the population was very poor. Great swords, battle Towton hall and giving me a real insight into what I paint. The highlight of my looked at Mary and said you’re not marrying this b***, your conditions, and value the recognition of diagonal”. In Daniels sculpture (wall initiative see-sawed between them and though York and Salisbury were killed at Beaufort, Duke of Somerset in charge of his Lancastrian army while he prayed at War hammers and maces were used normally on giant war horses by knights, thinking about finding great things like weapons and armour, I axes and breastplates did once litter the battlefield but for only a the War of the Roses In all respects, we’re luckier than them, to get a lot more interesting for the former shoe repair man. to happen here. Then they said: ‘you’re number one in Honduras, Hospital is best centre in the UK according to The Limbless to waste and weaken over time, leading inspired by the quarrymen, their recently, personally jousting career was winning the prestigious Queen’s Golden marrying me! It was hilarious.” this at a national level.” hanging) the marks of a fish sweep the end of 1460, the Yorkists rallied under Warwick and York’s eldest son Edward. a church in York, Edward IV was an imposing leader on the Yorkist lines standing perfect for causing blunt and crushing injuries without getting stuck on impact thus could finally do it. short time. Even the dead horses would have been butchered and including Towton and the “Everywhere I went there were paparazzi,” he explains. “They Bonnie and Clyde’ (a Death Valley Screamers song), I couldn’t Association to increasing disability, and in many stories of riving slate, finding beautiful excavated the Jubilee Trophy at the Royal Armouries in 2010, riding my own The lives we live, the property we’ve got. The happy couple are now settling into life back in England. The prosthetics and orthotics team at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds has through a thin rived layer of slate battle of Bosworth. He believe it. They were just fans and it shows how far music can go A contributing factor to the achievement was the Pectus Carinatum textures and strata markings in the But the nature of the war changed over those eighteen months. There had been well over 6ft tall. unhorsing the rider. For these knights - the wealthy few who could afford it, the Recording the location or ‘find spot’ of any item related to the eaten. Only small items trodden into the snow and mud would stonework from the lost horse, Magic, on the very day my parents’ celebrated their golden were hanging out of trees, they were just everywhere but it was beaten off fierce national competition to be named the Disablement also competes in jousting All we may offer is this requiem A rock star, a husband, a former presidential son-in-law, a Brace developed by Alex Callaghan, Principal Orthotist for RSLSteeper. passing areas of volcanic ash and some exchange of noble prisoners after the early battles, but increasingly, in the The two vast armies lined up on Towton Dale in a terrible snow storm. The best plate armour was worn making them the medieval equivalent of a tank. Even battle I knew would be vital in understanding the bigger picture. have gone unnoticed. These are the things I find. the life which I lived at the time. around the world.” Service Centre (DSC) of the Year. This is the third time Seacroft has layers of this incredibly unforgiving chantry of Richard III wedding anniversary – it is a memory that will stay with me restaurateur and a Yorkshireman. Sean Carr’s life may have seen The innovative chest compressor improves the physical appearance of the provide the innovative services we are acclaimed for. To achieve this stata markings moving towards the on foot they were hard to stop. Primitive Guns were used also, although not very tournaments across the For those in Bloody Meadow, Towton Vale, Now, I go back to see my friends and band yet I can’t take Mary Bonnie and Clyde was a number one hit in the Ukraine for Death independently been voted as the best centre by a national charity. material. He wanted to adopt the manner of an escalating vendetta, those who were captured were killed. By March Lancastrians had snow and a strong wind blowing in their faces which brought with Every artefact I recovered would be like a piece of a jigsaw and Once in a while I do find something a bit special, like a spur or during filming for the forever. him travel the world yet it will always be Thorner, where he calls “pigeon chest” deformity and greatly improves the psychological well- accolade three times is a tremendous honour for all of them. This clearly surface. reliable and dangerous for anyone nearby, as they could explode in the hand of the UK and Europe. Graham Valley Screamers and was filmed in the Orange County Choppers The Limbless Association Prosthetic and Orthotic Awards 2013 working methods, knowledge and 1461 it had become an inter-regional war, with the majority of the Lancastrian army it problems such as the arrow exchange at the start of the battle. The Yorkist archers to view the whole thing, all the pieces needed to be in the correct a heraldic pendant depicting a knight’s coat of arms worn on his series ‘The Medieval Who do not rest in ordered cemeteries there because of all the tensions surrounding my relationship with his home. being of teenagers’ perception of their own body image. demonstrates the effectiveness of working in partnership with the Leeds has written an exclusive With all my paintings it is the human story that inspires me, World Headquarters, New York. honoured outstanding achievers across the country with teams, industry dialect of the quarrymen, how they Daniel also works Elterwater slate at Towton coming from the North and their Yorkist opponents mainly from the were instructed to take advantage of the weather conditions and to fire their arrows shooter and often did. place, and maybe then the battlefield would give up its secrets or horse. My best find from the battlefield is the famous Towton gun, Dead’. Like men who fell at Ypres or Passchendale, the former Prime Minister. As well as picking up the “DSC of the year” award, the highly renowned Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to achieve improvements in patient care.” article for the Yorkshire what is motivating the people who inhabit my canvases, what’s professionals and inspirational individuals recognised. The winners into figurative sculpture. His “Slate South. Northerners and Southerners had come to regard each other as aliens and All these weapons proved to be deadly. The injuries evident on the many skeletons Because my previous wife’s mother is now in prison, the new Emmy Award winning actor, Armand Assante, had arranged specialist prosthetic team also saw Leeds-based ‘trail blade runner’, Phil Nancy Rhodes, Head of Specialist Rehabilitation Services for Leeds refer to the strata markings in slate down wind, allowing them to hit Lancastrians while staying out of reach of return at least be better understood. That was my goal. 2 chunks of bronze cannon barrel which had exploded during the ■ Their names and ranks on pristine headstones. These were presented with the awards by Eric Ollerenshaw MP at a prestigious A fitting end I think to Graham Turner jousting. Reporter to tell us how going through their minds. It was cold enough wearing modern for the filming, as the two became close friends, and the iconic Sheridan, who they have supported for several years, collect an individual Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “We’ve worked in partnership with as the “Barring” and the riven texture Girl” sculptures are showing at the Towton would be fought with no mercy given on either side. Finally both sides had fire. The Lancastrians could not see where they were firing because of the snow and found at Towton are harrowing proof of this. fight, probably killing everyone around it at the time. The gun people in power now hassle anybody who had any connections to ceremony in the Houses of Parliament. Our Towton feature continues on the next page. Some 32 years later I have collected and recorded the exact 32 years of dedicated Image © Graham Turner Towton has inspired and clothes when I first walked the battlefield at Towton, but now, Lie where they were flung in noxious pits, “award for inspiration” for his contribution to prosthetic awareness. RSLSteeper in providing a fully integrated and holistic patient pathway as the “Bate” and work these textures Walker Gallery in Harrogate. He a King, with Edward acclaimed as Edward IV in early March. their arrows were falling short because of strong winds against them. They were was featured in a documentary on the BBC a few years ago now. the former leader so it’s not been an easy place to go with Mary. scenery was just ten minutes away from his New York home. This last point was significant. In the short term, for hard work – dedicated having experienced wearing armour in sub-zero temperatures, or Mark Davies, Rehabilitation Services Director for RSLSteeper, said: that best meets individual patients’ needs. Our focus and drive has always into sculpture that bring nature, is represented by the gallery and is influenced him over the Democratised by death, a disarray I don’t think she quite understands how big the situation is over It was an ‘incredible’ location according to Sean and his only taking heavy losses from the onslaught of arrow fire so were ordered to charge at I have over the years excavated the human remains around “We have many wonderful individuals in the team who enable us to been to continually improve patient service. We are now winning plaudits working towards a solo exhibition bringing vast numbers to the decisive battle at Towton. In the that is to the fallen Painting The Battle Of Towton years: walking on slippery ground in medieval shoes, I can feel a real there but she is always supportive and I love her for it.” regret with the band was the difficulties surrounding bringing industry and craft together. enemy lines. Of commoners and royal favourites from all over the country and this award is a further indication of the there this year. long run, because after Towton an English mediaeval king, ■ Lord Dacre’s tomb soldiers of Towton empathy for them. them to the UK. Daniel feels that the raw forms The fighting went on for hours and the Lancastrians started to get theupper By Graham Turner Sean’s position as son-in-law to a leading government figure remarkable progress our team at Seacroft Hospital continues to achieve.” supported by just a minority of the nobility, had replaced field.” They are not toy soldiers or fictional characters, but real people Cruelly slaughtered on a holy day. of his sculptures were shaped by ■ Heraldic pendant resulted in him being voted ninth most influential foreigner in his predecessor through battle. A period of extraordinary hand over the Yorkists due to their higher number of troops. Also, they had hidden My first visit to the battlefield at Towton left a vivid impression like us, with emotions and feelings like us, coping in an extreme Spare them a thought at this historic spot. Ukraine last year by a leading publication. mounted spearmen in the trees at York’s left flank who had entered the battle and ■ “Dacre’s” cross on me. With a biting wind cutting across the exposed plateau it instability would result, including two further Wars of the situation, and I hope I am able to convey this in my work. We can go home this evening. They could not. Roses. Dynastic stability would not finally return until after were helping to tip the scales in favour of the Lancastrians. was easy to imagine the unfortunate souls in the massed armies of Along with this desire to show real people in my paintings, I am the ‘Tudor Rose’ accession of Henry VIII, fortified during John de Mowbray, the 3rd Duke of Norfolk was running late with his troops of For more information about PeterWyton visit also obsessed with getting every little detail as ‘right’ as possible. www.peterwytonpoet.wordpress.com his later reign by the active use of the executioner’s axe. approx 5000 men having been sent east to raise more forces and York was on the Fatal Colours: Towton 1461 - England’s Bloodiest Battle Our Towton feature continues on the next page. by George Goodwin (Phoenix, £9.99)

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DEC 2013 JAN 2014 DEC 2013 JAN 2014 Louis Le Prince Email: [email protected] Local Business Reviews Email: [email protected] LOCAL 29 12 LOCAL Father Of The Cinema MARCH 2014 APRIL 2014 By Peter Thorpe Email: [email protected] LETS TALK BUSINESS 27 On the 13th of October 1988, a blue plaque was unveiled in Email: [email protected] LETS TALK BUSINESS REVIEWS 19 Email: [email protected] Leeds on what were once the premises of Hick’s ironmongers Film Was Born and the British Waterways building overlooking the River glass lantern slides. When these slides were ■ LETS TALK BUSINESS REVIEWS Let’s Talk Business Reviews A still from the Leeds Bridge sequence 24 NOV 2013 Aire. projected they would give the impression of The plaque commemorates the 100th anniversary of the taking continued movement. It was this that gave Le Prince the idea of trying to develop moving pictures with photography. ■ A still from the Park Garden sequence IKS - Professional! Perfection! of the very first moving pictures anywhere in During the five years in New York from 1882 to the world. Yes Leeds 1887 when his wife worked for the institute for the our reputation speaks for itself. goes down in history deaf, he formed a friendship with the institute’s Cottage Road Cinema Principal I.L. Peet who became interested in Cottage Road cinema opened in July 1912 as for its time and was so sophisticated. We had top quality sound as the city that gave enhancing the viewing experience by providing sentimental High Teas, NostalgiaBy Sally-Anne Deaconand a Perfect Treat birth to the cinema, his ideas. He gave him access to the Institute’s the Picture House, having being Let’s Talk Business Reviews The King Of Disco Peter Stringfellowand lighting systems and the architects that designed the interior music for romantic scenes and more dramatic tunes as appropriate workshops and also placed at his disposal, a converted from a motor garage built in 1908. After retiring early from the Police Service I moved into were some of the best. The best bands played and many famous and the scenes were to the action currently happening on screen. Mrs Gertrude Lyons, Tucked away in a quiet suburb of , Dulcie Butterfly’s enchanting Gift Shop and mechanic called Joseph Banks. Here Le Prince No doubt local residents would have been sales, working primarily within the leisure, entertainment people visited from country wide. was a frequent Leeds Bridge, and also a cashier at the cinema would rush from the box office to the Vintage Tearoom is an emporium of 1940’s magic, and is a hive of activity for members of the worked alongside Banks making ‘receivers’ and pleased with the change of use from a garage- stage and pulsating lights was immensely popular and hosted and hospitality industry. It was in that life that I again met up visitor, along with Diana Dors and the young Freddie Mercury a garden in Roundhay piano for the children’s matinees and was paid £1 a week. In the community and visitors from further afield. Enter the shop and be greeted by the proprietor, ‘deliverers’ or in plain English, cameras and it was created for the sons of the wealthy Kirk Thames Televisions weekly show ‘Live at the Hippodrome’. with Peter regarding a business enquiry. I contacted him when and his band, Queen. Peter ran a tight ship and didn’t like trouble. taken in October 1888 1920’s the cinema had its own orchestra, and was then adapted Dulcie, who is glamorously clad and accessorised. Cinderella’s Rockerfella’s projectors. Le Prince’s daughter Marie who was fourteen at the family who liked to race their motor cars down for sound in 1931 with the arrival of the “talkies”. The last silent The Hippodrome soon became known as the ‘World’s Greatest I discovered he was to enhance the Stringfellow’s in From the platform of the DJ stand I could see everything and if The film on the time in 1886, may well have witnessed the earliest showing of his wife was making preparations for him to Cottage Road at a break neck speed of 20mph! Relax and be served a cup of speciality tea, coffee or hot chocolate, all served in china cups and saucers Disco.’ Peter sold the club 10 years later. London’s West End. That said, trying to get an appointment with there was trouble brewing, I would make an announcement over bridge was of a busy, movie shown at the cinema was ‘Wild Company’ and the first primitive moving pictures anywhere in the world. show his moving pictures. However, he told her This was a time when cars were noisy, smelly or enjoy a pre booked high tea served on doilies and cake stands, with the background music of Doris the now very successful businessman proved difficult as he was the mic for Fuzz the Doorman, to remove them. He would always bustling, Leeds with talkie was ‘On Approval’. Discount Appliance knocking on the door, and I appealed to the courts to grant me a that he needed to visit his brother first who was contraptions and the locals would have been In 1986, Peter opened Stringfellow’s - New York, followed by ‘seeing a light shining under a door, I entered to see my father Day, Tony Bennett, allow yourself to be mesmerised by an eclectic and fascinating display of hand Public License. I arrived at the Leeds Court and made a personal extremely well protected by his PA!! However, when he became reimburse trouble makers their entrance fee, but made it very horse-drawn vehicles The Cottage Road Cinema has seen many changes over Stringfellow’s - Miami in 1989 and Stringfellow’s - Los Angeles ■ Plaque overlooking the River Aire and Joseph Banks operating a machine which threw dim outlines an architect living in Dijon, in order to claim his In the one hundred and twenty five years since very upset to have the young men speeding up crafted, internationally sourced and upcycled furnishings, all of which are available to purchase and By Sally-Anne Deacon Sadly King Mojo closed its Victorian doors in 1966, as the local plea saying that if they didn’t give me the license I was facing aware of my connection with and the Mojo Club days, clear that we weren’t a club that welcomed any problems. going about their the years in ownership, refurbishments and technological in 1990. Despite the initial success of these clubs, and the many of figures on to a wall.’ share of an inheritance. those first moving images were recorded, the and down frightening their horses. John Kirk continue the 1940’s traditional and vintage theme. community put the authorities under increasing pressure to stop bankruptcy, and that the place had such potential. To everyone’s he invited me to meet him at his London office. I subsequently business in long gone advancements. It celebrated its Centenary in 2012 and still offers visiting American celebrities and rock stars, business for Peter in Memories of Waitress Sue Jones – 1973 -1975 man responsible for filming this busy scene was a Frenchman Reports later indicated that his brother saw world of the cinema has seen many changes. In its died in 1908 and the four brothers all moved Yorkshire’s very own Peter Stringfellow was born on 17th the noise pollution. Peter went onto open the Penthouse Club. surprise, the Courts agreed, which was revolutionary at the time. travelled to London to meet Peter to discuss his ideas for the Victorian Leeds. The Louis Le Prince applied for a U.S. patent in November 1886 for from Leeds over the following years. This left the building a varied programme today including a classic film night which its the United States was greatly affected by the American economic called Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince who lived and worked in him board a train in Dijon on September 1st infancy there were the ‘silent’ actors and actresses. If you want that something special for loved ones, friends or family why not take advantage of the October 1940 and is the eldest of 4 siblings, Geoffrey, Paul Cinderella’s opened to the public, and that was when the fun nightclub during which time we naturally discussed old times. My name is Susan Jones and I have many wonderful memories of this machine, and in May the following year when he came back available for redevelopment by the founders of the cinema. patrons can enjoy in the traditional setting including vintage film Cinderella’s in Leeds City Centre (now Weatherspoon’s recession in 1989. Leeds. 1890 in order to get back to Paris to meet some Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Mary Pickford whole venue and book the tearoom for your exclusive use and enjoy a 1940’s afternoon of high tea and Store: Selling quality and Terry Stringfellow. A Sheffield boy, Peter failed his really started. John Frank of Bull Dog Design Company came That was the last time I met Peter and have not seen Geoff for working for Peter Stringfellow as a drinks waitress at Cinderella to England, he applied for a British patent which was granted in advertisements. Along with the , Leeds George Reginald Smith, thought to be the financier of the opposite the Merrion Centre) opened in 1970. This was Peter’s people from Leeds, where he was to pick up and a host of other names have graced the silver post war celebration. 11 plus, but later attained a Technical Diploma at the age on board and designed Cinderella’s, and when the adjoining Peter is now 73 years old, and in August 2013, he and wife, many years. Rockerfella’s between 1973 and 1975. There were many live ‘I first became aware of the work of Augustin Le Prince in 1888 November 1888. project and Owen Brooks were the two men behind the creation is lucky to be home to two such historically rich cinemas. first ‘superclub,’ for which he became known nationally. The his equipment. He was then due to move on to screen. From the first feature length motion picture of 15 years. School, Peter feels, was a waste of time and it building became available I was worried that we may be facing Rosabella, had their first child together, baby Rosabella. Not acts who appeared each night in both clubs, and both had their and 1889 when I had to see him about a focusing lamp to attach The year 1888 was to be the historic as far as the moving This is available on Saturday’s from 2pm onwards and Dulcie will provide the food and the advantage of an empty neighbouring building was snapped up in Memories of Chris Crossley – DJ – 1970 -1974 Liverpool and from there, sail to America. It is with sound, ‘The Jazz Singer’ in 1927 starring Al was recognised from early on that he was a ‘different kind competition from another club, so I bought that too. I was fearless believing in retirement, Peter is still very much an active own A’ La Carte restaurant. Cinderella’s had a disco atmosphere to a projector of moving pictures. He had a workshop at 160 pictures were concerned. It was that year Le Prince took the surroundings and can even recruit the expertise of a hair stylist who will transform you and your friends 1972, which he bought and named Rockerfella’s. The two clubs here that the real mystery of Louis Le Prince Jolson, to the computer generated images of the of the Headingley Hyde Park Picture House of guy.’ A real grafter, Peter secured part time employment and had no thoughts of failure at that time. Rockerfella’s didn’t participant in his various ventures. There is no doubt that Peter The Yorkshire Reporter has also been lucky enough to speak to and Rockerfella’s was more smooth and sophisticated. Once you Woodhouse Lane.’ into modern day movie stars such as Rita Hayworth or Betty Grable. were combined in 1973 by a central door and the two names began. He did not arrive in Paris, but seemed to late twentieth and twenty-first century. Picture House. within the tie department of Austin Reeds and also briefly work in the first instance, Leeds wasn’t quite ready for Cabaret, has at times courted controversy and has experienced a number Chris Crossley, DJ at Cinderella Rockerfella’s from 1970 to 1974. were in one club you could walk through to the other via a door ( E.K. Scott, local historian writing in 1930) ■ Louis Le Prince items at a sensible price merged. Cinderella Rockerfella’s took Leeds by storm. very first moving vanish into thin air. It was as if it was like a plot In Leeds centre there were several built. ‘The Brooks was an held the positions of Trainee Car Mechanic, Projectionist so we closed it and reopened introducing the legendary centre of losses along the way, but in true Yorkshire style he makes no Chris, a former DJ at Sheffield Locono, before resident Soul and in the centre. The Hyde Park A photographer is on hand to capture this special time. The pioneer of the cinema was born in Metz, France in 1841 and pictures ever on from an novel. To coin a phrase, the big question Plaza,’ formerly the Assembly Rooms on New early cinema By Sally Thurrell and Barber. These positions were all short lived and Peter The Yorkshire Reporter has been privileged to have a personal door to two clubs concept; Cinderella’s being a wild dance apologies and appears a gentleman who is honest through and Motown DJ at The Heart Beat, Sheffield visited Cinderella’s when Picture House I worked mainly in Rockerfella’s, educated in Paris and Bourges, he spent some time in the studio Leeds Bridge, and is did he ‘jump’ or was he ‘pushed’ and was never to be seen , opened as a cinema in 1907. The pioneer who For children, Dulcie offers tea parties for groups of up to 12 children where sandwiches and cakes are appeared to struggle to find his niche. As a son of a Sheffield interview with Peter Stringfellow about his time in Leeds. He club, and Rockerfella’s being slightly more sophisticated and through. It was a pleasure and privilege to talk to Peter and it is its door opened in 1970. Already known to Peter from the DJ’ing opened on the 7th which was a cabaret club, serving of Louis Daguerre the pioneer of photography and friend of his also a scene in again. His luggage was never found, his body was nowhere on opening picture showed ‘Little Tich’ the music made his first sprinkled with fairy dust and pink lemonade is served in china teacups. Arts and crafts can be arranged steel worker, he succumbed to the pressures of his father, and told us – sexy. Both had restaurants, Chicken in a Basket was served in clear that the people of Yorkshire reciprocate his affection in full. circuit, Peter asked Chris, whilst dining in the clubs exclusive November 1914, Local family-run business Discount Appliance Store in drinks to customers who were father. Le Prince attended Leipzig University, and it was there Whitley’s garden the train. The French police along with our own Yard hall comedian. ‘The Paramount,’ later called ’The Odeon’ on the film of Boar Lane for the children, making it an extra special delightful experience. joined him within the steel works as an Apprentice Turner. Cinderella’s and my chef at the time, Bruno, introduced Flambé Thank you Peter for talking to us and remembering your roots. restaurant, to take over the DJ stand for half an hour between that he met John R. Whitley who owned an engineering company in Roundhay. In Headrow opened in 1932, with the film “The Smiling Lieutenant” to the public as prides itself on its great customer service and good ‘I have such affection for Leeds, my time there was wonderful, sitting at lovely tables with lamps. investigated his disappearance but to no avail and Le Prince was from the top of a quality items. He stayed for 6 weeks before signing up with the Merchant and Steak Dianne. Rockerfella’s, and my Greek chef, Nicky bands. Chris obliged and from there on became Cinderella’s in Leeds. Le Prince impressed Whitley and he was invited to the same year he starring Maurice Chevalier. ‘The ABC on Vicar Lane opened as a cinema with a filled with wonderful emotions. I lived in Cinderella’s and spent Last month we invited readers to share their memories of Peter & It was really glamorous and officially declared deceased in 1897. horse tram around Navy as an Apprentice Waiter and Kitchen Hand Galley boy. Kurdus, served an A’la carte menu of Greek, Turkish and English resident DJ, a role he shared with Peter himself. Chris would play Leeds in 1866 to work for Whitley and partners as a draughtsman. designed a projector ‘The Ritz’ in 1934, and its first showing was “Those Were the small advert in the The shop specialises in domestic appliances, including washing all of my time there, despite securing first a bungalow between Cinderella Rockerfella’s. exciting. The uniforms we wore His mysterious disappearance has never been satisfactorily 1900. He was Sea life didn’t suit Peter, though he remained in post for 2 food. We moved away from showcasing groups in 1973, realising records in between the clubs visiting bands such as The Mersey Not only did Le Prince work for Whitley, he became his brother- which was capable Days” starring Will Hay. Yorkshire Evening machines, tumble dryers, fridges, cookers, hobs and dishwashers Leeds and Sheffield, and then purchasing my first house on the were quite risqué for the time. solved. Over the years there have been many theories as to what also in touch with years, visiting places such as Philadelphia, the Caribbean, that people wanted to dance and the age of the pure disco began. Here is a selection we received, the Yorkshire Reporter would Beats, John Myles and Bittersweet. in-law when he married Whitley’s sister Elizabeth in 1872. Le of showing moving Post describing It would certainly seem that their existing customers have been as well as smaller products such as microwaves, vacuum cleaners Seacroft Ring Road. I bought Cinderella’s in 1970; it was a happened to him. His brother’s grandson later said that Le Prince I lived near to where there were two, ‘The Picture Louis Le Prince Venezuela, and ultimately spending his 17th birthday in New Cinderella Rockerfella’s were heady days, the staff were happy like to thank all our readers who have shared their memories. It wasn’t just a job, it was also a Prince’s wife Elizabeth was an experienced artist and had trained images he had it as the “cosiest very happy - and irons. building that nobody else wanted. I already had the Penthouse Chris Crossley left Cinderella Rockerfella’s in 1974 to take up wanted to take his own life because he was in financial trouble and House’ opened on August 5th 1920 seating eight hundred. was based in York. His return to the UK brought a number of further and we were a family. Celebrities such as Freddie Mercury, Jess social life combined; like going under a Messieur Belleuse, a director of the government pottery taken and projected cinema in Leeds”. Club in Sheffield, but the numbers of patrons were way over the Memories of Car Hire Manager Shaun Kavanagh residency as a DJ in club, Kiko’s. He appeared on approaching possible bankruptcy, and that he had arranged his first film to be shown was “Master of My Fate” with Murrtoe Woodhouse Lane Dulcie loves all things vintage, her natural flair,talent and professionalism ‘An excellent job. Everything went to plan. The fitters worked short lived ventures, and an unfortunate short stay in Conran and Robert Powell were visitors, and would regularly out to this fantastic night club, in the Paris suburbs of Sevres’ noted for its fine porcelain. In a on to a white sheet. The first film 175 that we had a licence for, often reaching numbers of up to Channel 4’s Come Dine with Me a number of years ago, before Sailsbury. The cinema kept this name until 1938 when it was shortly before enables her to create the most wonderful flowers for every occasion. She very hard and kept the place very clean and tidy. I am thrilled Prison, having been accused of selling stolen carpets. dine and dance with us. One night my doorman, Fuzz, came to mixing with celebrities, glamorous people and friends, 6 nights a suicide along with his complete disappearance. The film historian ever shown at the I first met Peter and his brother, Geoffrey, many years ago when I pursuing his dream of becoming an artist. Having studied Art short while, Le Prince became interested in the firing and painting ■ Le Prince gave a refurbished in the art-deco style and renamed ‘The Ritz.’ It ■ Plaque at Cottage Road Cinema this time. Brooks has extended her repertoire into Wedding Planning, which has taken off with my new modern kitchen and will have no hesitation in 600. The police were onto me and there is no denying that the my office and told me that two guys dressed up as Tom Jones Plaque on the BBC site Georges Potonniee looked into this but found no evidence of any described as a ‘patriotic drama’ titled Prison life, though brief, transformed Peter and consolidated his was the manager of a Car Hire operation in Sheffield, even though History and Art and Design, he has become a successful and week. Now I look back, I feel privileged to have done this. of pottery, then the next step for him was photography, and with private showing to showed its last film in May 1965, “Hell to Eternity” starring was said to be picture house was with great success. She can provide an all-round service, including the hire recommending IKS to anyone. Well done and many thanks.’ Mrs health and safety rules of today would have been compromised. and Engelbert Humperdinck had tried to get in and that he had friends in his workshop on Woodhouse Lane in late 1888. This financial problems on the part of Le Prince. On the contrary, the character who built himself one of the very first motorcycles week later by Their Only Son followed a By Sally-Anne Deacon thoughts for his future. Equipped with the experiences of his I lived in Leeds. My involvement with Geoff and Peter was in the acclaimed canvas artist working from his studio in Sheffield, the encouragement of his wife they founded the Leeds School of some of his close Jeffrey Hunter and singer Vic Damone. In the 1950s and early a flamboyant An Englishman’s House aptly labelled an ‘invasion of a larger venue, floristry, photography and has access not only to 1940’s Hebdon – Crossgates The building in Leeds was almost deserted. I had little money and told them to sling their hooks! I knew that Tom and Engelbert I originally come from and so I travelled over to Leeds was perhaps the first time anybody had gone out to the ‘cinema’ business was apparently making a profit giving no reason for him along with a wicker sidecar. Apparently he would speed around drama’. During 1914 over 6000 men from Leeds had signed up foreign travels, and thirsty for the bright lights and excitement of form of renting them a Transit van (or other large vehicle) every recently being commissioned by Sheffield University. Chris can Applied Arts in Park Square, Leeds. 60s, it was a treat to go see a film here and at ‘The Regal’, and props such as centre pieces, china and fascinators, but can also access and with your busy schedule and commitments. IKS’s team is small ‘From start to finish everything was done in a professional no guarantors, but I managed to persuade the landlord that I could had been playing at Theatre; they were huge in those each evening by bus. The management got me home by taxi, after for the evening. As well as the plaque over Leeds Bridge, another to take his own life. Beeston in the motorcycle with anyone daring enough to ride and the Picture House was an essential place for people to keep Kitchens come in all shapes and sizes and cater for all New York, Peter struck a deal with a local vicar to rent a church Friday night, charging for one days hire instead of two days, so be contacted on [email protected]. Chris recalls Le Prince’s brother-in-law, John Robinson Whitley, became then have a bag of ‘crinkle cut’ chips from nearby Marshall Street. create other themes to make your special day into something a little bit more and tight–knit. Their skills combined add to the value for money manner and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. You have make a success of it. I had nothing to lose and neither did he. I days so, in order to recover the situation, I ran down the road to finishing work at 2.00am. one was unveiled on the site of the workshop where the B.B.C The French film theorist Jean Mitry in his Histoire du cinema in along. In 1904 when vehicle registration first began he acquired abreast of the events of World War 1, as they showed regular budgets and Jamie Hartford and the team at IKS Interiors, their group could get to gigs with all their equipment. Most hire involved with Frederick Walton, an inventor. They began work different. you’d have to go a long way to rival. When dealing with the team exceeded our expectations’ Mr Bradley – Garforth hall on a Friday night in Sheffield. It was at this church hall, later attended the Licensing Courts in Leeds and they refused to grant his memories; The Regal cinema opened its doors on November 16th 1936 news bulletins and war footage, as well as the more frivolous experts in all things pertaining to the design, products and the invite them in! companies would not hire to groups as it was thought vehicles I remember Roger Howe, Peter’s right hand man, Walt Thomas, used to have its studios, and unveiled by Richard Attenborough, the 1960s, proposed that Le Prince was a victim of ‘foul play’ and the coveted plate U1 which the Lord Mayor’s car still uses you are rewarded with a dedicated independent business who known as The Black Cat Club, that he discovered and booked the me a Public License, which wasn’t surprising for those days, but having taken just under seven months to build with a seating films to boost morale. fitting of excellent quality kitchens, welcome visitors to their ‘Fantastic job, everything was very professional with attention might be damaged, but I thought ‘what the heck’, regular business I remember Cinderella’s with great affection; the place was now Lord Attenborough in 1988, to commemorate Le Prince and speculated that if Le Prince had wanted to vanish, then he could today. As both Brooks and Smith were keen motor enthusiasts Dulcie will loan her full collection of china for the smaller more intimate care about your requirements, and care about getting it right. IKS largely unknown group, the Beetles. It was October 1962, and they granted me a Private License for a club with guests. It was an In 1974, I was approached by Eric Morley, the Director of Mecca the clubs manager, and Peter’s three brothers Geoff, Paul and on a process called the capacity of fifteen hundred. Its first film was “Strike Me pink” classy, sophisticated showroom in Crossgates. to detail. Thanks for a job very well done - Mr and Mrs Clayton was worth the risk and I never had any trouble of any kind. They ‘electric’. It was full of good looking people that had all been his work. have at any time he liked. He also doubted that Le Prince had it is possible that they knew the Kirk brothers and were able to The cinema carried on over the decades despite two World celebration or will organise your whole wedding day reception. No request have close relationships with their community and local tried, ‘Love Me Do’ was seventeenth in the UK charts. Peter hired them immediate success, filling to capacity for £2 a year membership, Dancing. I had invested £160,000 into Cinderella Rockerfella’s Terry; Paul being a DJ in Rockerfella’s, and Terry a barman. ‘Lincrusta-Walton process starring Eddie Cantor and Ethel Merman. On the 11th of January – Crossgates insured the vehicles so I was in a “win win” situation and Geoff, hand-picked by Peter. We didn’t let ‘anyone in’ as Peter was There is a report in a local paper telling of the return to Leeds even got on the train in Dijon, and that as the last person to see Le purchase the building through this connection. Wars and numerous other issues. They remained up to date and is too big or too small for Dulcie, and she is more than open to discussions On first entering the showroom one could be forgiven for tested and trusted tradesmen such as electricians, surveyors, and for the following February, via a Sheffield pay phone, and paid which were sold through the Yorkshire Evening Post. and he offered me £500,000, which was a fortune in those days. of wall decoration’. They 1964 it showed its last film, the classic, “The Longest Day” trying, and succeeded, in creating a venue that was classy and a Chris Crossley and Pete Tyler were the DJ’s in Cinderella’s, and of Le Prince and his wife, and a little while before, the workshop Prince was his brother perhaps thinking that he was suicidal, why relevant with a conversion to sound in the 1920’s, enabling the about your own individual requests and will make every attempt to facilitate thinking that their high quality, superior and impressive displays fitters. Like all aspects of their service they do not compromise ‘We were more than able to trust the IKS team. Everything that £65. February arrived and the Beetles had reached Number One It was my chance to expand and take a step forward. I sold who I mainly dealt with, was always happy with our arrangement opened agencies in New which starred many famous names including John Wayne, Robert Despite local residents worrying about the potential for noise notch above the rest. Cinderella Rockerfella’s was a revolution the atmosphere was electric. One evening, Peter called me into that he had was pulled down to make way for the new B.B.C didn’t he at least try to prevent him from taking his own life ? Picture House to provide the new “talkies”. The arrival of ‘super your wishes. would exceed the average budget, but looks can be deceiving their standards in this regard. Their reputation and pleasing their they said they would do, they did, exactly as per their plan and with their hit ‘Please me.’ The demand for tickets was huge, and Georgie Fame opened on that first night. Despite the success, Cinderella Rockerfella’s later that year, but what I didn’t foresee and never let me down. Without such an arrangement, which was York and Paris, and Le Mitchum and Richard Burton. and nuisance the partners were granted a license for the new ■ DJ: Chris Crossley today. his office and asked me if I would play music for an hour each cinemas’ in the 30’s and the development of TV in the 50’s, as and on looking at IKS’s Interiors Facebook page, kitchens that customers matters the most. Taking the time and trouble to listen estimate.’ - Mr and Mrs Smith – Whitkirk Peter had to hire the local ballroom, the Azena, to accommodate the limitations of the Private Licence meant the wolves were was that I was not only leaving Leeds, but also leaving my life as financially beneficial for them, they simply wouldn’t have been Prince took his wife and studios: Another school of thought is perhaps he was murdered. cinema. The cinema advertised performances every evening night on the DJ stand, just to ‘warm up’ the club, before taking There were numerous other cinemas all over Leeds. ‘The well as the inventions of video, DVD and internet are all hurdles would make any households heart skip a beat are fantastically to their customers wishes is an absolute minimum, not an extra, Why not contact Jamie today to arrange an appointment or the 1,200 strong crowd. When people heard the Beetles were well; such was my affection for Leeds and its people.’ able to travel to venues with all their equipment at that time to family to New York in Early in 1887 the couple returned to Leeds where Le Prince Did Thomas Edison have anything to do with Le Prince’s except Sunday, a matinee on Wednesdays and two matinees for the stand himself at 10pm and getting Cinderella’s swinging. I Regent’ in Torre Road, ‘The Princess’ on Pontefract Lane, ‘The that the Hyde Park Picture House has overcome since it opened and genuinely within reach. ‘No job is too big or too small’ is whether they are providing a free Home Survey, 3D design or just pop into their showroom at 16, Station Road. Alternatively visit playing and requested tickets, he just kept on printing more and earn a living! I’d like to think I had some small part in allowing 1882 where she became improved His camera. He was helped by his son Adolphe, Joseph disappearance, or was George Eastman, the inventor of the Kodak children on a Saturday. The price for seats at this time was 6 pence was thrilled I had been chosen to do this and it made my job even Lounge’ in Headingley is gone, but ‘Cottage Road’ is still open. and is still going strong to this day. Jamie’s motto, and he will move mountains to accommodate simply offering a no obligation quote. their website at www.iksinteriors.com or contact Jamie directly more! From Leeds, Peter looked for new premises in Bradford, them to develop from their humble beginnings, to what they Whitley, Frederick Mason and James Longley, all of Leeds. Le camera? We shall probably never know. His wife Elizabeth or just a little more at 1 shilling for reserved seating. This was an more exciting. an art teacher for ‘The had ‘The Imperial,’ Road ‘The Crescent’. everyone’s wishes from those that just want to replace their by emailing him on [email protected] or calling him on Birmingham and London but opted for , where achieved over the ensuing years!! Prince applied for a British patent On the 10th of January 1888. believed he was murdered for his invention by Edison, who not affordable night out for most people and going to the pictures Leeds City Council took over the cinema in 1989 to prevent Institute for The Deaf’ in ‘The Hyde Park’ on Brudenell Road is still going strong. cupboard handles, worktops or door fascia’s, to those wanting a Peter wanted to expand and opened further clubs, most notably he opened the Millionaire Club. There were no bands in the long after, claimed to have invented a moving picture camera. swiftly became very popular. The picture house opened during its closure and still own it to this day via their trust Leeds Grand T: 0113 2254666 Peter and Geoff were based in Sheffield and owned the Mojo I have a fabulous memory of a member of Pinkerton’s Colours Washington Heights. Although similar to the American patent it Concerned machines complete one stop shop service of design, renovation and fitting, the King Mojo Club, an old Victorian house on Pittsmoor Road, Millionaire Club, though renowned DJ’s such as Peter Tyler and appearing in Rockerfella’s (their main hit was ‘Mirror Mirror on with single as well as multiple lenses. That year, having Made a Most schools of thought think it very unlikely that Edison was The ‘golden age’ of the movies has gone. Many local cinemas of Theatre and Opera House Limited. This trust is dedicated to with the personal service that only a small independent service Club in the city, before later opening the Cinderella Rockerfella’s It wasn’t long before Sheffield. King Mojo opened its doors in 1965. Not the most Brett Sinclair continued the tradition of the disco that Peter had the Wall’) and giving me an authentic bullet belt to wear around one-lensed camera, the inventor photographed moving pictures part of a plot. Edison, as we know went on to work on other the old days closed and made way for ‘bingo’ halls, and television a time when cinemas were preserving the buildings and securing the future of The Grand can provide. Their independence gives them the ability to source convenient of locations; to visit King Mojo required 3 bus rides created back in Leeds. The Millionaire Club was sold in 1980 nightclub in Leeds. By that time I had left the Car Hire business the decorating business Win Afternoon(Must Be Booked In Advance) Tea For 2 my uniform. John O’Hara and his Playboys also regularly played. At 12 per second in Whitley’s garden at Roundhay. He shot inventions. was also blamed for their demise. Now there are cinemas with opening everywhere -the Theatre, the City Varieties Music Hall and the Hyde Park Picture any particular product from Stormer high spec handleless systems but, nevertheless, bus after bus would deposit hundreds of fans to Granada, and Peter fulfilled his life-long dream of opening to become a Police Officer based in Leeds and, following a short was sold to an American I got to know them well, and at a later date travelled to other gigs another series At 20 per second from the south- east corner of A photograph was discovered in Paris police archives in 2003 several screens in large complexes. They don’t seem to have the two years from 1911 saw House. The grade II listed Edwardian building still features the Freshly Made Sandwiches to traditional European German and Italian branding. queuing to see stars such as the , Ike and , period in uniform, I became a Detective. It was then I renewed company, and Le Prince Stringfellow’s in Convent Garden, London. The stylish and with them. I also met Sparks, who had previously appeared at Leeds Bridge. taken in 1890 of a victim of drowning. There was a resemblance atmosphere of the old ‘flicks’ but I guess that’s progress. Leeds go from having 8 original Edwardian balcony and outdoor ticket booth as well as Fresh Scones With Jam & Cream The Who and visiting American soul artists such as Wilson my contact with Geoff and Peter by occasionally visiting their became interested in a What is even more impressive is that Jamie will guarantee sophisticated club was an immediate success and attracted Leeds University. ■ Le Prince Single-lens camera to Le Prince and many believe the victim was him and proof cinemas to 31. Headingley being the only gas lit cinema still in use in the UK. Some changes A Slice Of Homemade Cake Pickett, Alvin Cash and the Crawlers. Perhaps one of the most club once work had ended to enjoy a ‘nightcap’ and meet up Panorama exhibition, There appears to be a discrepancy as to whether his wife did that he can beat any written quotation on a like for like kitchen, celebrities, TV personalities, models, rock stars, photographers Sue’s memories continues overleaf. that he was murdered. Maybe it was, maybe it wasn’t we shall Picture House was the have been made over the years however, with the kiosk replacing Lashings Of Yorkshire Tea exciting acts to play at King Mojo was . Jimi was with colleagues. Cinderella Rockerfella’s was regarded as the which involved producing return with him to Leeds, as he wrote to her in New York in 1890. Memory Lane based on supply and installation. Not only that but Yorkshire and journalists, who continue partying, dining and dancing to probably never know. Today, Louis Le Prince is sadly almost first cinema to open in the old fireplace and the original seating capacity of 400 being Served In A Full China Set ‘in place in town.’ Their success in Leeds saw the opening of He said that he was making plans to return to America where By Linzi Davies Reporter readers will be given a free dishwasher with any kitchen hired for £50 and the ‘roof came down.’ There followed emerging this day. The Cabaret of Angels, an adult table side dancing club, the rapidly expanding reduced to 275 with the introduction of comfier seating. had for 12 years and one of us will know it, before you even pay another venue ‘across the pond’. That venture involved Geoff forgotten, but we should be justly proud that it was here in Leeds Simply answer this question purchased, whether that be integral to the kitchen or free standing. superstars such as and the Rolling Stones. Peter features in Stringfellow’s three nights a week and further adult suburb but competition for a call out charge we can help you and work out what it is spending more time in America, and I lost contact him and Peter that the ‘moving picture’ was born. Last month we invited readers to share their memories of going Today, the single screen cinema provides an eclectic mix of Fresh scones are served with jam & ? There is no such thing as flat packed kitchens at IKS Interiors has since described these times as ‘magical’ and loved nothing entertainment can be found in Peter’s impressive three storied soon arrived with the The store has also recently appointed their own in-house that’s wrong.” who moved to London. to the pictures here are a selection of them and we take a look mainstream, classic and art house films for their customers and and each product is individually constructed using a cam more than climbing onto the stage, standing under the spotlight Angels Club in the heart of , which opened in 2006. In Hyde Park Picture House Answers to engineer, who offers advice to customers as well as doing on-site For ex-display items and factory seconds with slight or no at Cottage Road & Hyde park cinema’s that are still open today. is sure to be around for many more decades to come as a much and dowel system. There is no assembly and products will be and introducing his acts. 1983, Peter converted the old Leicester Square ‘Talk of the Town’ Owner Chris Fisher recently found a gap in the market for repairs at clients’ homes. The team also offers a full delivery and superficial marks you can expect to save a third off the usual opening just 2 years later. loved Leeds venue. [email protected] delivered straight to your door, made to your own specifications club and reopened it with its original name, The Hippodrome. selling well-known brands at discount prices, namely offering installation service. retail price at the store, and for refurbished items you can find an It was at this time that Peter recognised his talent for DJ’ing. During the early years of There is no doubt that Dulcie Butterfly is a creative, flexible and enthusiastic and ready to fit. There is also an option to colour co-ordinate or The Hippodrome, furnished with black and chrome, an elevating big savings on factory seconds and refurbished white goods both Fisher believes that their success is down to the staff that he appliance at around half the price. All products also come with a Records were often played in between bands to keep the crowds silent movies a pianist was host of a fascinating and inspiring small business. Her quaint tearoom and Terms & Conditions – Entries must be in by the 23rd April. The contrast at no additional cost. IKS are undemanding on your time Memory Lane continues on the next page, where we share from their premises and online. employs, he said: “Our good service is down to them. They’re guarantee. entertained and to stop any fighting. His love and eclectic taste employed to play along, gift shop is utilised to the full, offering fresh and arranged flowers, once winner will be contacted on the 24th April. Yorkshire Reporters and will work at the customers pace, with no pressure on your Fisher said: “We’ve just recently re-branded the shop about six or all experienced, we don’t employ any short-term staff, everyone in music led him to mixing different artists from different genres again created by the owner herself. During teatimes and evenings she will decision is final and no cash alternative will be offered. individual timescales. There is no ‘we will deliver between 9am Fisher added: “We pride ourselves on offering a good and seven months ago. We used to sell TVs and other new electrical here knows what they’re talking about and can offer advice. We’d under the one roof. Peters thinking was ‘if the music’s good and our readers memories often offer special events such as Candle Making, Sewing and even Psychic and 5pm,’ they will be led by you and fit in, wherever possible, trustworthy service and a good product at a sensible price, that’s items, but we realised there was a market out there for repairs and rather offer a good service at a competitive price. evenings and Meditation. all we’re trying to do, really.” I like it, then the genre doesn’t matter.’ quality refurbished appliances. Everyone’s looking for a bargain “It’s a personal service, and that’s what really separates us from Discount Appliance Store, Unit 2 Long Row, Horsforth, Leeds The list is endless ………….. at the moment! the rest. You’re paying for a quality item at a discounted rate and LS18 5AT. Tel 0113 281 90 28. “If you go out with £200 to buy a washing machine, some of them for knowledgeable staff to help you with your purchase. Dulcie Butterfly’s Tearoom and Vintage Gift Shop is situated on 16, Woodland Drive, Swillington, Leeds, LS26 8DW or have a look at what she has to offer on her Facebook page or on are absolute rubbish and poorly made, whereas you can come in “You can walk in here and ask us about a product you may have 26 LOCAL www.dulciebutterflyuk.com. Alternatively contact Dulcie to discuss any requests or bookings by emailing her on [email protected] or telephoning her on 07949 891551. here and get a refurbished Bosch machine, or another name you LOCAL 25 can trust, and know you’re buying better quality.” Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Remembering Quarry Hill And Flats MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 continued MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 Memories of playing as a child Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] We lived in 56 Nielson House from 1965 - 1968 which if my memory serves me well had 7 stories and we lived on the 6th LOCAL floor. My family had 5 sisters and 3 brothers, my mum and dad LOCAL 27 24 ■ ■ Inside the flats grounds. An overhead view of the in a 5 bedroom flat. I recall a coal fire in the living room and a Leeds market voted as one flats. Image © phill.d.2 sluice in the kitchen. My mum used to keep the big pram on the veranda because we had little space. The youngest went to St Peters and I recall crossing the busy roads all the way over to the ■ of Britain’s best The flats entrance. school which was situated next to the Leeds Parish Church. I was 10 and my brother 7. My elder sister and brother went to the new school, Agnes Stewart. My eldest siblings worked at Thornes’s At last, in 1938 people started to move into the flats. Life was Factory which was situated behind the Marquis of Granby (now so different and better now for those who had been living in the market car park). RememberingBy Peter Thorpe Charles Jenkinson’s Ambitions For Better Housing unsanitary and unacceptable conditions.Quarry These brand new homes Hill And Flats had the benefit of spacious living with areas for the children to There was a row of shops and what was called the Garden of Quarry Hill is now a cultural quarter of Leeds containing play in. Other benefits were shops, and also nearby was ‘Tommy’ Rest I remember walking along the stone wall at either side of the The Northern Ballet, West Yorkshire Playhouse and the Tomasso’s shop. People might also remember Emmet’s fish and Readers Memories pathway that ran through it. Mostly planted with roses. This was B.B.C but in the 1600s it was notorious for its plague ‘cabins’ chip shop too. for us the only play area we were allowed. I often played there with my brother and my ‘CHOOSEY SUSIE DOLL’ . where the poor, suffering from bubonic plague, would be ■ Queue for a home. Image courtesy Memories of street singers taken to in order to keep them from infecting others. of www.archives.wyjs.org.uk. I was born on the 6 July 1940 and we lived there throughout area, near the playground and a laundry house. Later in the 1840s body snatching was quite popular being the war and we moved in 1949 when I was 9 years old. The flats were quite advanced, ashes could be put down the sink so close to the parish church. Sometimes, bodies would find We lived at 67 Thorseby House. I have flash memories of - there was an incinerator system. after folding everything up we went home. There was an ironing their way to the eminent surgeon, William Hey for his anatomy room but Mum and I had had enough,the ironing could wait. So running down the stairs with my mum to the air raid shelters Opposite Jackson House on the corner of Shannon Street there classes. Quarry Hill was also the haunt of Mary Bateman the which were underneath the playground infront of Thoresby many memories, mostly good, some great and some sad. notorious murderess commonly known as the ‘Yorkshire Witch’ was a corner shop called Tomasos and next to this was Madden’s House. Around 3 years old I went to Parish Church School I do Funeral Directors & Chapel of rest. Deirdre McLean who delighted in poisoning folk. These were just some of the not know when it closed but I remember we had to go to sleep in Local Advertisers ‘delights’ Quarry Hill in Leeds had to offer over the centuries. The Unfortunately, I didn’t see any of the filming of ‘Queenie’s the afternoon. The things I remember about the class room is that Memories of polio area, one of the most inhabited in Leeds, once had some of the Castle’. we did not have pens, pencils or paper but a slate and a stick of I have many happy memories of quarry hill flats I lived there most appalling slums anywhere but during the Georgian period, Mrs Frances Crumpton (Age 89) chalk. I remember trudging through the snow to school in 1947 as a baby in 1948 and then from 1953 to 1966, it was a lovely it became the ‘in’ place to go to ‘take the waters’ at numerous one of the worst winters on record but we still got there. Some of spas. In those ‘good old days’ the spas were supposed to help with community and many of my friends are still in touch today, Kirkgate Market has been voted the buildings behind Parish Church are still there and I think of Memories of a paperboy everyone looked out for each other most of the time. Lighter rickets and rheumatism. runner up in the 2014 Britain’s Missing out by just a few votes to ■ Appaling slums. Image my childhood every time I go past. I also remember cattle being In 1943/44 I went to St Charles school,it was close to St Patricks moments were when they chose the queen of quarry hill and then Favourite Market competition. winners Ashton-under-Lyne market hall, courtesy of & Carlisle on the motorway, but more than likely in prison. driven down York Road on to York Street to the slaughter house church at the junction of and York Road - opposite there was a big procession and party for all the children. A bad “Kirkgate Market is a fantastic market Information Services ©. In the early 1970s, The National Association of British the market was ranked joint second place There was a heavy blow about to be announced to the tenants in which was at the back of the Bus station which is now a NCP car Quarry Hill flats. memory is in 1956/7 when my 2 young brothers got Polio and and one that many people in Leeds Quarry Hill Flats Market Authorities (NABMA) run the with Darlington market. Are we on your the 1970s. It was discovered that the steel frame within the flats park. I also remember Louis Popes Pie & Pea stall at the back of I had been evacuated in the early part of the war and was happy we were quarantined, the flat was fumigated and unfortunately ■ A choosey susie doll treasure. ■ became the setting public voting competition each year Charles Jenkinson. Image courtesy of was decaying and the decision was made to demolish them. This the market at the entrance to the livestock alley where there were to return home to Beckett Street. I was an altar boy at church and through ignorance and fear we were ostracised by some of the Kirkgate Market is the largest indoor “The market is full of characters Leeds Library & Information Services ©. for a television sit- – with this year receiving some of the Decorate The ‘Houses’ budgies, canaries, parrots, chickens and rabbits etc. until I went a member of the local Boy Scouts. residents, this was featured in the local papers at the time. Luckily I recall also a hard standing play area where the big kids played. market in Europe and is home to some of that give the market its charm and happened in 1978 despite campaigns from tenants for them to be largest number of votes. Comfort com starring the late there I had only seen sparrows, pigeons etc. My Dad used to say Other than that it was the monkey bars that were placed at the the most characterful traders in the city, The dwellings were divided into separate ‘houses’ much like renovated. such things are soon forgotten and in spite of this we had a happy atmosphere, and I am sure they are all legendary actress and I got a job as a paper boy, my delivery round was Quarry Hill some schools had, and names of prominent residents were given the birds round Quarry Hill fly backwards to keep the muck out life. My parents were both among the first residents and used to arched tunnels. We created many games on the stairs especially Beating off competition from more with businesses spanning generations delighted with this well-deserved result. Several clergymen have left their mark on Leeds, in particular one time ‘pin up’ girl, Many happy memories were taken to new homes by former Flats. I really liked the job because my paper round took me half to the flats. ‘Neilson House’ after the aforementioned actress was of their eyes. I remember going to the wash house which was tell me lots of tales about their younger days, dad remembered the on rainy days! When we got fedup we would shout at the top of than 70 competitors, the Leeds market and representing a wide range of Diana Dors. The show tenants. Memories of night’s out at the ‘Market Tavern,’ fondly as long as my other schoolmates. The main reason for this was “Next year we hope to better this result the reverend Charles Jenkinson. After gaining experience in the just one of several. There was also ‘Oastler House’ after the great opposite Ostler House it was always packed with women doing bombing as he lived in Kitson house and the enemy were tryng to our voices “rain rain go away, come back another day” repeatedly, was named as one of the best in the nationalities. was called ‘Queenies known as the ‘Madhouse,’ a very ‘lively’ venue for many years. I could jump in the lift to the top floor and then run down the and go for Britains best market - but in Lounge East End of London he was appointed Vicar of the combined 19th century reformist, Richard Oastler who wrote letters to the their washing. Another thing about the flats was that they were bomb the railway on Marsh Lane nearby. then the doors would open and residents shout “shut that racket country. Councillor Gerry Harper, Leeds City The ‘Woodpecker’ also featured high on the list of places to go. stairs pushing the through the letterboxes. It took the mean time I would encourage people parishes of St Barnabas and St John in in Leeds in Castle,’ written by Leeds well before there time as they had inside toilets bath and a wash or I’ll give you what for” Then we would carry on and say it in ‘Leeds Mercury’ describing the appalling conditions that children Memories of ‘Tommy’ Tomasso’s shop, and Emmet’s fish and me a while to realise that the newsagent had received several The wash-house, the waste disposal system and the roof, which Council markets champion said: in Leeds and new visitors to Leeds 1927. Three years later in 1930, he was elected Councillor for playwrights, Keith basin that was stood above one end of the bath on 4 iron legs. a whisper. 27th June 1939 The Duke of Kent visiting Quarry Hill flats with were subjected to in the factories, and could only be described complaints from customers, papers had been pushed into someone provided a good get-away to local thieves, were all unique to continue to visit this iconic retail the ward of North Holbeck. It was Jenkinson’s ambition to make Waterhouse and Willis chips. All the flats had coal fires so the coal man used to bring his one TO DO list? civic digniitaries. Although the first stage of the construction had as ‘child slavery.’ His involvement brought about ‘Shaftesbury’s features. I remember the fish shop and on a Thursday evening the delivery View A Model Of else’s door. He told me that I must get rid of my preoccupation of location.” a better life for the ‘slum dwellers’ of Leeds by sweeping away Hall. The comedy was Some may also remember legendary P.C. William ‘rocking hundred weight sacks up in the lift up to each floor carrying it on bee completed in March, 1938 other parts of the flats were still Factories Act’ of 1833 which prohibited children under nine years being the fastest delivery boy and I should make sure that I put van would come through the archway and he would let us sit on the unsanitary dwellings and replace them with decent living set around ‘Queenies’ horse’ Bartle who patrolled the ‘Bank’ area of the city. He was so his back, he would walk through the hall through the kitchen and Regards Maria Shaw ( nee Rawson) under construction. old being employed and also cut the working hours to forty-eight them through the right box or I would be sacked.I felt that I had the back and have a ride round to the rear of the shop. (highlight Quarry Hill Flats conditions. dysfunctional, ‘slobbish’ named ‘rocking horse’ due to the way he walked, rocking from on to the veranda to a small cupboard to store the coal in. I also ■ Royal visit. Image courtesy for those under thirteen. Oastler continued to campaign on the to obey or I could loose my 2 shillings a week. I used this money Memories of painting the flats of the week)! Jenkinson became acquainted with architect and director of of www.archives.wyjs.org.uk. and sometimes criminal side to side. He used to settle disputes the old fashioned way at recall on summer nights just after the war there would be what we issue and became known as the ‘Factory King’. He died in 1861 to pay my subs at the Market District boys club and the rest added All rubbish was taken to the Rubbish Dump. This was a concrete housing, R.A.H Livett and they based their design of what would family. Her husband times, giving some obnoxious drunk a good ‘clout!’ called street singers usually male. A man would come and stand In 1957 I was 17 yrs old an apprentice painter and decorator and is buried in St Stephen’s church, Kirkstall. to my pocket money. block with square holes on each side that you threw your rubbish be Quarry Hill flats on the Karl Marx Hof, a massive block of flats Lionel was mentioned They were happy days indeed. in the middle of the playground and sing songs of the day people working for Dearden Bros a decorators based in Chapeltown itchens By Design ■ ‘Thoresby House’ commemorates the famous Leeds historian Visit Garden Appaling slums. Image several times in the used to lean over there balconies to listen to the singing and they Mark Coleman Road. When I was 18yrs old we got the contract to paint Quarry in. On occasions the bad boys would throw a match in. When in Vienna, after a delegation was sent to look at them in 1932. courtesy of Leeds Library & and antiquary, Ralph Thoresby who has been described as the we heard the fire engines coming all you could hear was the These flats contained facilities for tenants, such as laundries, series but never actually Last month we invited our readers to share there memories of would throw coppers down to him. Also a horse and cart used Hill Flats,the other decorating contractors were Stotts Roundhay Information Services ©. ‘Pepys of the North’ after the famous Samuel Pepys. Ralph slamming of doors and kids running down the steps in excitement Kitchens By Design is a shops, kindergartens, courtyards, playgrounds and gardens. appeared. There were quarry hill flats. Please see overleaf for a selection of those we to come round the flats and fill his cart up with kids and charge Memories of an estate manager Road and Foyle and Kirks Hyde park nicknamed “Oili Turps” Thoresby was educated at Leeds Grammar School, and at the shouting “ DUMPS ON FIRE”! While jumping 6 steps at a time local family run business. several suggestions in received. Thank you for your responses. one penny a ride. My dad used to sing to us kids and he was a I grew up in Oastler House and I have fond memories of lots of Another delegation including Livett was sent to look at an estate age of eighteen was sent to live with a relative in London to be For an extra 1 and 1/2 old penny’s per hour on your holiday the sound would echo throughout the block. I recall rats jumping We specialize in providing tenor and I think round about 1946/7 he used to sing in the palace children to play with a major asset for me an only child. There in Drancy in France to look at a revolutionary new construction taught the ways of a merchant. It was from this time he started pay, the foreman showed me how to go in the 2 person cradle and and running out of the dumps. We would often be awoken during rigid built cabinets to suit Centre the series that ‘Queenies’ husband was ‘working away’ maybe in Public House which is still there at the side of Parish church. were no cars and we could play safely on large concrete areas,we technique designed by Eugene Mopin, who was commissioned his famous diary. He also spent some months in Holland from operate the pulleys to paint the exterior windows on each floor. the night by rats running and scratching inbetween the floors. all budgets and with more were in sight of our parents (most of the time). I remember games to come up with a plan for a structural design for Quarry Hill the summer of 1678 to February 1679, in order to complete his Regards Terry Watkison Mostly my job was going round seeing if the men wanted paint than 500 door styles and such as hot rice, kick -out-can, lots of skipping games, seasonal I remember helping my mum in ‘the wash house’ Rows of flats. The technique comprised of a steel frame encased in pre- training as a merchant. Thoresby returned to Leeds and died in pots refilled. Wednesday and Friday was Fish & chip days so I 100 colour co ordinate games like whip and top and hop scotch. There were two large industrial looking washing machines. The smell and warm damp cast concrete units and were then filled with concrete. All this 1725 and was buried in Leeds Parish Church. Memories of air raids took the orders.This was usually about 12 or 14 times,I would go play grounds with swings, roundabouts and a longboat. Some of air would hit you as you walked in. A stone floor that had gullys carcase colours we was to be made at the Quarry Hill site in a purpose built factory. When Quarry Hill Flats were built, in 1936, my cousin, Robert to the internal Fish shop,and so not to hold the queue up I would have something to suit Joseph Priestley although born in Birstall in 1733, was also the boys would swing on the framework of the longboat leaping of water, back to back huge deep pot sinks for hand washing Originally the plan was to have eight hundred dwellings, but the Conway and his wife & family were amongst the first people be given salt and a bottle a vinegar,doing this I got free Fish & commemorated. He is best remembered as being the discoverer across from side to side, very impressive. In the centre of the flats and electric wringers. Mum would put the sheets/terry nappies everyone’s taste. flats were increased in height and the dwellings to nine hundred to move into the flats. They lived in Lupton House, facing St. Chips. of oxygen and experiments with electricity, and the inventor of there was a Garden of Remembrance with small lawns and flower through while I held the wash basket in place at the other side. and thirty eight consisting of between one and five bedrooms. The Patrick’s Catholic Church. They were given furniture as a present The colour scheme was green and cream gloss,quite a few flats soda water. He was also minister of Mill Hill Unitarian Chapel beds and wooden benches. This garden overlooked a parade of Then it was over the dryers.... these were huge green doors that Whether you require a original design included a community hall able to accommodate from a shop in Leeds - I think it was called Smarts. kitchen’s,bathroom’s and lounge’s were painted on the sly,due to in City Square, Leeds. In his time he was thought an unorthodox shops. I can remember the chemist’s, Hagenbach’s the bread pulled out and clothes were placed on the diagonal rods, then complete service from five hundred and twenty people and included a stage. Other the lovely people that provided the men with ongoing cuppas. philosopher, supporting the French Revolution. These views were We moved in to Victoria House in 1939 but had to move in shop, a sweet shop always called Appy’s, a fish and chip shop pushed back in for drying. We would sit on the slatted wood seats design to fitting or just Ring Leeds ■ inclusions were to have been two swimming pools, one indoors Royal visit. Image courtesy unpopular and led to his home in Leeds to be burned in 1791. 1941 following damage to the flats by bombs during air raids. I Later that year I went to do do 2 yrs national service,during this until they were dry. It was a very social place for women, I don’t supply only we are happy £899 of www.archives.wyjs.org.uk. surely the best in Leeds and some others. In the beginning there and one outdoors and also a wading pool. There were to have Visit and take a He decided to leave England in 1794 for America, becoming a remember that when there were air raids, they had to lower the was an estate manager, I think he was called Mr.Laughten, he time a friends father moved from Holbeck into Oastler block and recall seeing men there apart from the engineers. People would to help. We have many been playgrounds and lawns. The original plan was changed look at the exhibit of a model aerial friend of Benjamin Franklin who also experimented in electricity. gasometers as a safety precaution. used to walk around checking that everything was in order and his his bedroom overlooked the bus station, now very different with help each other folding the sheets. years of experience slightly and the pools were replaced by a bowling green and view of the Quarry Hill Flats, this Priestley died in Pennsylvania in 1804. His statue stands in City We later moved in to Jackson House opposite the Goods Station. word was law! He once complained to my mum about her having classy flats in the position and the playhouse. I had a double aspect view from my bedroom window and within the industry and tennis courts, but never built. There was of course a communal is situated In the story of Leeds Square, Leeds. There were thirteen ‘houses’ in all. We lived on the third floor, there were five storeys in this section. some washing visible on her veranda pointing out that there was My friends father always said it was a pity they had to be would spend much time watching the traffic and looking at the pride ourselves on our laundry including driers. Section. It shows how impressive Glass During World War two, the flats did not escape the bombing There were more storeys in the section opposite the bus station as a very good wash house only yards away where washing could pulled down,no buses to catch with the market and shops on your view of what we then called Leeds town centre. On Wednesday service and believe that and revolutionary they were. Waste disposal also had to be considered and after Livett had raids, and on September 1st 1940 a goods yard near to the flats well as some smaller one bedroom flats. be washed and dried. He was right. There was a very good wash doorstep,also the local pubs there too. afternoons when the market was closed we would play on the nothing is impossible or On a lighter note, Quarry Hill was the birthplace of the Victorian Museum opening times visited France it was decided to employ the ‘Garchey’ system of was hit damaging a gas main. The fire was so fierce that stained house, all manual of course in those days. Monday was our day. outdoor market at shops until we were chased off by a vagrant too much trouble, if we actress, Adelaide Neilson in 1848. She was born Elizabeth Ann In the centre of Quarry Hill Flats, there were a few little shops Mr C North can do it for you we will. disposal. The waste was stored in a receptacle under the kitchen glass windows in St Peter’s parish church melted. - a bakery & chemist. There was a communal rubbish collection We had two deep metal sinks and a boiler for white clothes in who would sleep on the wooden counters. Mon....closed except Bank Holidays Brown at 35, St Peter’s Square, her mother at the time being sink and when there was a convenient amount it was flushed with We believe in offering In 1951 a B.B.C. radio programme caused quite a stir in the front of which was a sturdy wooden table for scrubbing, then During the summer holidays we found an air raid shelter. We unmarried. Young Elizabeth spent much of her childhood in the water from the sink and into the waste stack and then onto Tues-Wed.... 10.00am-1700hrs all round good value for Quarry Hill community when it appeared to portray them in a bad there were “whizzers” and finally big racks of dryers, then, at last managed to remove the stone slab covering the entrance. It was as Elizabeth Ann Bland after her mother had married a central processing plant where it was dried and then burnt in ■ Destruction of the flats. light with its negative comments giving a view that the flats were really scary, a long L shaped tunnel and we found a blood stained Thurs...... 10.00am-1900hrs money on kitchens. Samuel Bland. an incinerator. The idea was to use this to heat the swimming Image © Steve Lewis. flickr slums and a dump of an area. This caused the tenants to organise stretcher and a couple of tin helmets and a gas mask. This was Fri...... 10.00am-1700hrs www.kitchensbydesignleeds.co.uk When she was about fifteen she went to London, and because pools but this was never put in place. The system also had its a petition which was sent to the B.B.C protesting about the way reported and I remember it was featured in the Evening Post at of her good looks she managed to get employment as a member negative side, there was fracturing in the stacks and this caused Sat/Sun...... 11.00am-1700hrs the flats were viewed. that time as being dangerous. It was sealed off for safety reasons. of the ballet at a London theatre. She married Philip Henry Lee bad smells and also difficulty in cleaning problems under sinks. Entry to the museum is free, address Tel: 0113 256 66 69 in 1864. Her career took off and she appeared in many provincial Cherry (Fieldhouse) Bullimore find us on facebook However, on a positive note, the Karl Marx Hof flats in Vienna Millenium Square, Leeds LS2 8BH Email: [email protected] theatres as well as in London and in America. Her career in the did not have lifts, but Quarry Hill flats would have eighty - eight theatre lasted about fifteen years, and tragically ended whilst lifts each capable of carrying two passengers and obviously an 543 Rd, Leeds LS13 4EN riding in the Bois de Bologne in Paris in August 1880. She was improvement on Vienna’s flats. only thirty-two. Adelaide Neilson was brought back to England £899 Replacing your and buried in Brompton Cemetery in London.

24 LOCAL 11 LOCAL Email: [email protected] DISCOVER windows? Email: [email protected] 3 Exciting NOV 2013 FEB 2014 Looking back at two factories in East FEB 2014 NEW NOV 2013 Leeds Market Yesterday And Today Collections Leeds, known locally as Barnbow. By Peter Thorpe Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] But each were very different. LOCAL 25 10 LOCAL and listen quietly to the breeze as it whispers gently through the trees…… A long time ago in the middle of a dreadful war, you Heritage STAIRLIFT SPECIALISTS comrades came together, this time to celebrate. They had worked would have heard the cheery laughs and a light-hearted song together through the darkest days of the war, now it was over. which once echoed over the place where you are now standing: now was regretting his involvement in this, and Signature Motion TRAGEDY & HEARTBREAK Machinery was removed from the plant and the site was taken “We are the Barnbow Lasses, asked the man how much money he wanted to The worst disaster ever to befall Leeds happened on 5th over by the Central Stores of the Ministry of Defence to store stop. Jack got the reply “half a dollar.” Jack paid Possibly Considering a we are the girls who make the shells, Market memories of 1936 Barnbow HeroesDecember 1916, when an explosion ripped apart Hut 42 at the surplus war materials. Some hoped the site would eventually be him the ‘half a dollar’ and said to the labourer: we mind our manners, practically on a daily basis.My fondest memory Barnbow Shell Filling Factory and killed 35 girls and women. developed as a kind of garden city or perhaps a hospital in memory Open 7 days a week “Well tha licks creation, tha does; “’ow many was of a weekly treat at Mrs.Pope’s pie & pea £549 we can spend our tanners, BRITAINS ORIGINAL STAIRLIFT Many more were injured. of the workforce, but this was not to happen. No development, no linens. I worked there for 25 years and the only could tha’ gotten down if a’d let thee?” “Ah sud stall,a saucer of mushy peas swamped with mint hospital, nothing. reason my employment ceased was that the PENNINE MOBILITY LTD Mr William Parkin, a mechanic at the plant was walking nearby and we are respected wherever we go”. a bust if I’d etten another,” replied the labourer. sauce eaten slowly whilst Mum stood by waiting damage done to the roof trusses . While we owner, and the best employer I have ever had, 359 Bradford Road, at the time. Selflessly, he entered the devastated hut 42 at least The now runs through what used to be part Readers may recall stories of some of the for me to finish,she always seemed slightly were working there elsewhere the firemen HUGE RANGE OF patio doors? conservatory? eleven times, each time returning with an injured girl. The scene of the Barnbow site, passing within yards of where hut 42 stood other eccentric traders of years gone by. For decided to retire and ceased trading. After this embarrassed I can’t think why.The other stall were still damping down the fire and hot ashes. WF17 5PH Bibliography: The Story of Barnbow by R.H.Gummer, Chief Engineer. I continued to work in fabric for Stanmore’s, was horrific, with dead and injured girls among the debris, in 1916. instance ‘Doctor Green,’ who used to wear a I remember well was Jack’s fabric stall.Mum After a couple of hours work the police on sight Family business with over 25 years experience ■ 1916: After the explosion. Image courtesy where I stayed until I retired in 2003. scalding water, fire, and the risk of further explosions atany frock coat and silk hat and would stand behind a worked in the tailoring trade so Jack’s was the were giving big joints of meat away that were Tel: 01924 440600 If one day you find yourself on that footpath, stand for a while of Leeds Library & Information Services ©. time. For this extreme act of courage William received no official green baize covered bench. In front of him were place to go for remnants of worsted,gaberdine & In 1970, the shop on Vicar Lane that the defrosting in the big fridges due to no electric OAK FURNITURE recognition, but the girls later presented him with an inscribed numerous bottles containing worms preserved company owned was pulled down for re- other materials and she was able to make most supply, I got a nice size joint and so did my www.shackletonsltd.co.uk silver watch in recognition of his bravery in saving the injured in spirits. He would give a ‘solemn oration’ of my clothes,I was very lucky.I also remember development. We decided to look for new brother Graham who was working with me, we women. in order to try to prove that worms were the my Gran shopping in what was always called premises at the top end of the market. We secured was told that most of the meat was given out to On 21st March 1917 another explosion occurred which killed curse of mankind. To get rid of the curse was “back o’ t market”.She was feeling some fruit Scarrs, General Hardware and Ironmongers, charity and such. I can’t remember if it was that PRICES STARTING his special prerogative according to him, and who also had a shop in New York Street that is which the stall holder ,not surprisingly,took same Monday or the following day that Prince ■ STONE: Memorial in Manston Park. two girls, and again just after noon on 31st May 1918 an My grandmother used to take me round accident happened in a mixing shed which killed three men and in proof of his skill he proudly pointed to the the market in 1936.I remember some of the exception to.Gran,a feisty lady,put both hands now occupied by the Post Office. This took a Charles came to visit the market to see the fire injured ten other workers. On this occasion the shift was being worms, some still wriggling in the bottles. Quite stalls,the butchers shops all had rabbits to under the table top and heaved ,not enough,thank few months to open and we were the largest stall damage , so due to a fire damaged building I ■ STRAIGHT 1916: Survivors & nurses. Image courtesy changed or the casualties would have been much higher. One how this was supposed to ‘cure’ was anybody’s skin,chickens,ducks and geese to pluck on rails goodness,to upend all in the market. The market was very busy and got to see and stand next to Prince Charles. All FROM JUST £80 of Leeds Library & Information Services ©. guess. His remedy was Doctor Green’s ‘Elixir we had to take on extra staff on Saturday’s. 15 of the men was feeding a grinding mill when a roller skidded. above each shop.Just round the corner a shop pretty exciting stuff,,,,, Pills’ selling at one penny a box. months later we had a fire. Following regulations he stopped the machinery to clear the sold horse meat,dad bought some steaks. By Stephen Holmes pan and instantly there was an explosion. The machine operator Although there were few physical changes to I remember the pot stalls,a whole tea service During a normal Saturday in 1975, I was STAIRLIFTS received serious injuries but miraculously survived, while three the market in the 1900’s, there were changes to being thrown and caught.There was a tatters returning back to the stall where I worked and In the Box Factory, gun ammunition boxes were manufactured Look no further! men working twenty feet away lost their lives. the infrastructure. There was a large increase there was a glow in the sky close to the market. and repaired by well trained female operatives, and these girls market at the back(second hand stuff) also you Woodbine Lizzie - we have in the volume of trade carried out by the As I got nearer I could see it was bad, and so from Leeds. Within four weeks a connecting water main was laid were capable of producing more than 50,000 projectile boxes per It should not be forgotten that many workers who survived could buy live rabbits,ducks,chickens etc.One heard from many many wholesalers, due the fact that Leeds was the I parked across the other side of Eastgate and The Barnbowproviding 200,000 gallons of water a day. Lassesweek. Yet this was insufficient, and during 1917 land had to be these accidents suffered physical and psychological injuries day my grandma was shopping in the market FROM £650.00 Leeds Kirkgate Market is one of the largest half way point between London and Scotland, walked towards the market. I could now see readers about her By Bob Lawrence which remained with them for the rest of their lives. Some died and got knocked down by a one legged man on WE ALSO At Leeds Glass we have windows in many different styles, all energy efficient and Sewage disposal also needed immediate attention and a 90,000 procured from Cross Gates Golf Club, where 14 large Magazines indoor covered markets in Europe. It contains years later prematurely due to injuries sustained, or by long institution,’ for it was here that Michael Marks, and midway between the two largest ports of a trolley who used to bring goods to the traders. how bad it was and could only think about my When greater perils men environ, gallon collecting and screening tank was quickly installed. This were erected for storage. over 600 stalls, 400 of which are indoors and term effects due to inhalation of chemicals at the plant, but there a Lithuanian Jew, set up a stall in the market Liverpool and Hull. Leeds became a hugely She never walked properly after that again.Just boss who was inside. Thankfully he was OK Used by Local Authorities, enabled sewage to be pumped to specially constructed septic beds About one third of the female operatives came from Leeds 200 of which are outdoor. It contains 250 There and had got out all right. Lower down in the low· maintenance with a secure locking system. Our range of conservatories and Then women show a front of iron; is no mention of these people on any Roll of Honour. calling it a ‘Penny Bazaar,’ with the slogan - significant distribution centre, and there were a few of my memories. at Leeds Sewage Works in Killingbeck. As work progressed, a and many also came from . Others came from areas businesses in all. were many great plans for expansion. However World market, flames were shooting up from inside And, gentle in their manner, they ‘Don’t ask the price, it’s a penny.’ By G.J.Metcalf Boiler House and Heating Plant was installed, and an electrical such as York, Tadcaster, Harrogate, , Knaresborough, LEGACY colourful War II began and the ambitious scheme had to a small shop. At that time, the roof had long · Royal British Legion & NHS Do bold things in a quiet way Leeds Market was voted Best Shopping SELL WOOD sub-station coupled to a 10,000 volt extra high tension main, Pontefract, Normanton, Wakefield and other outlying villages. characters be aborted. The next six years were difficult, the goods but certainly to shake them about a ventilators made of wood running down the patio doors will enhance your home and bring outdoor living just a little bit closer. On November 11th 1918 the war ended. No one stopped the Centre in 2011 by the Leeds Retail Awards, and This was thanks to want ensured an efficient supply of electricity from the Yorkshire The North Eastern Railway ran 38 special and 15 ordinary trains in Leeds bit.I was told the air was blue & the stall holder roof. Flames were reaching these and spreading Thomas Dunn English (1819-1902) girls as they laid down their tools and left the factory, many is clearly one of the public’s favourite. Traders a wealthy wholesaler air raid shelters were built for tenants and a Memories of Leeds market Electric Power Company. per day round the clock, with free travel permits being issued to Market and was not the only guilty party.I often pause as quickly. I’ve not ever seen an official report as · Free Home Assessment of them joining the festivities and celebrations in the streets in today’s market hustle to sell you fresh yam, called Isaac Dewhirst complete blackout was provided. The Ministry Eat as much as you all employees. The railway was also moving up to 1,500 tons of readers may early 1940’s I go through the market to look upwards.The to what actually happened but the rumour that This little verse written by a 19th century American The Ministry of Munitions soon became aware of the possible of Leeds. Everything came to a halt at the plant for two days crab claws, exotic spices, furnishings, clothes who, while walking of Food took over various rooms within the goods from the site per day. have heard of I am 82 years old but remember many things metal work is painted in brilliant colours,bright circulated in the market was that a Calor-Gas Our extensive range of products are guaranteed to complement all types of properties politician and poet is a respectful observance of how women potential at Barnbow and it was decided to incorporate an before some girls returned to assist in final operations, which and many other products that cannot be sourced in Kirkgate one day building and assisted in regulating the various · 12 Months Full Warranty John Kelly, about the Leeds Market.I remember going to red dragons support a vivid balcony,coloured stove had been left on igniting aerosol cans. At BURNING have reacted throughout the ages when their men have been Amatol Factory at Barnbow instead of at Otley. On March 8th The Employment Bureau had interviewed over 130,000 female quickly led to the end of production. Before final disbandment, in the larger shopping outlets. with an employee, schemes for the management of food control. 1916 building work began on a melting house which would be applicants, and in October 1916, 16,000 people were employed at nicknamed Leeds market with my Grandad in the early & decorated pillars hold up the roof,I love it.I 10.30pm many of the traders gathered to see surrounded by danger, and as such is a fitting tribute to all celebrations took place at many locations on site. Friends and In 1853, though Leeds Market’s history Charles Backhouse, The blackout, food shortages and conscription MEGA BUFFET known as ‘Amatol “B” and this was completed within six weeks. Barnbow. Tough production bonus schemes were installed which ‘Cheap 1940’s he bought some day old chicks from also love the fish market,the stalls have such a what the damage was. What a shock, just ash and suit all budgets...let us tick your box. the women and girls who worked at the No1 National Filling stretches back to the 1200’s, Mr Tilney, the was approached by all greatly affected business. On the night of Sun: 4pm till 10pm · Straight & Curved Models Jack,’ who the pet market right at the bottom end.In the variety of fish so beautifully displayed it’s a and rubble as far as we could see. Nothing was Factory at Barnbow during the 1914-18 War. As a result, the Chairman and Deputy Chairman on site reported would weed out many operatives who found the pace hard, and Borough Surveyor of Leeds, travelled the Marks. He could 14th March 1941, Kirkgate Market was bombed was regarded late forty’s my mother who was a war widow pleasure to see,long may it continue.One old recognisable and many of the traders were in The decision to build an armaments factory at Barnbow was ‘on 18th April - one day in advance of the promised date for within nine months the size of the workforce shrank to 9,000, from any possible attacks.’ 24 hour length and breadth of the country looking at speak very little and significant damage ensued. Thankfully it Wed: 5pm till 10pm completion - the first section of the plant was run up and thirty 4.5 as the star took me and my brother to the pet stall to buy a character I vaguely remember was known as tears having lost everything and never returned. STOVES AT · Stairlift Rentals made in 1915, with work commencing in the August of that year. even though production significantly increased. The outcome of responsible for producing two thirds of the production was commonplace at the design inspiration for the market. One such English and could recovered. shells were filled’. Two shifts per 24 hour day quickly changed to turn of the puppy. The puppy made a lovely little dog and Woodbine Lizzie who would wander round the It was to be the largest undertaking of its kind at that time and this however would have serious consequences. guns made in the UK, along with a similar Leeds factory and the workforce building caught his attention, Crystal Palace, only manage to In the 1950’s and 1960’s trade increased as By Barrie Farman orators and market this must have been in the 50’s.Perhaps three and within a short time upwards of 6,000 shells a day were When dealing with highly volatile explosive materials, safety The Royal Ordnancewas often Factoryentertained by ENSA we had her for many years. Established in Leeds for over 40 years we are a family owned 0800 996 1168 even today evidence remains of its existence. Foundations can proportion of ammunition. Royal Ordinance which was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton who say ‘Barran.’ This traders took advantage of the all weather stands. being filled. as having some one else remembers her. £8.50 · Very Competitive Prices with Buy still be found concealed in dense thicket, and un-natural lumps issues are of the highest priority and the factory had been built Factory - Leeds, specialised in engineering (Entertainments National Service later became adviser to the Borough Council. was the name of a Leeds received increasing supplies of imported The outside market was very interesting a rather ADULTS and bumps in the ground are highlighted when the sun is low The total population of employees soon reached almost 17,000, in isolated sections deliberately, to confine the effects of any and first opened in 1939, as the race to re Association) and on one occasion At a cost of £14,000 the market was built, textile firm known to fruit and this made for better displays and a with many different characters,There was By Deirdre McLean ‘caustic’ · orglass Rent Option and glazing company with a reputation for providing on the horizon. Throughout its existence the entire complex was with 93% of the workforce being women and girls. By June explosions to the building involved. Sandbags and protective arm gathered pace. Not to be mistaken Gracie Fields, to keep spirits lifted. despite opposition from a number of members employ immigrants; larger amount of patrons. The market was now Mr Dowson who sold curtains,towels and he GREAT PRICES As many local men were conscripted sense of humour. Cheap Jack attracted a large sometimes wore a leg like Tommy Cooper. managed by a Board of Directors made up of prominent Leeds 22nd 1916, after only five months of construction, two factories shields were also in use both on site and within these buildings, with the No 1 National Filling Factory as of the market committee who left thinking that for work with the firm. Marks was hoping selling produce from all over the world and £4.95 into serving in the war, many, many audience and claimed that his pink coloured Memories of Leeds market citizens, two of which were in daily attendance on site all of the on the site were fully equipped producing between 300,000 and but on a cold December night in 1916 all these safety measures described by Bob Lawrence, the Royal the building would cause a nuisance to the had over 400 traders and 100,000 shoppers Mr Rhodes who sold China plates and cups. Charles Backhouse fortunately could speak a soap would improve one’s complexion. To UNDER 12’s · Unwantedquality, Stairlifts style and Purchased value. time. Board members included Mr Joseph Watson, Chairman, 400,000 shells a week. The Cartridge Factory was made up of would be put severely to the test. Ordnance Factory was situated half a mile women were recruited into the neighbourhood and that costs could not possibly visit every Saturday. However, disaster struck He would ask a price for a couple of plates,if from the 60’s onwards factories to take up traditional male occupations. These women little Yiddish and managed to interpret. Dewhirst demonstrate this he would grab a boy from the Woodbine Lizzie, formally named Alice www.leedsglass.co.uk Mr T L Taylor, Deputy Chairman, The Hon Rupert Beckett, Mr six Assembly Blocks containing 42 workrooms, along with Bulk away, and remains standing on a 60 acre be recouped. on December 13th 1975, when a mysterious he didn’t get a response he would throw them Leeds Market has been in my blood for most had to learn new skills such as riveting and welding and initially was impressed by Marks’ business sense and audience and violently wash him with it and Porter, was famous in and around Leeds Market Bernal Bagshave, Mr Arthur G Lupton and Major G Yewdall, Stores and eight Magazines to store breech loading cartridges. site, which can be seen today at Manston fire broke out. One theory as to its causation in the air,catch them,then smash them and say “ of my life. As a child a trip into Leeds was (only Alcohol) · 24 Hour Response served an 8 week probation period. Roles were often defined by Leeds is justly proud of the fact that Kirkgate gave him five pounds credit to spend at his then scrub dry the boy with the brown paper in the 1930’s. Also known as Tramway Lizzie BYO Secretary. Lane, Crossgates. was that a paraffin heater exploded, another; I’m not giving them away” exciting and we loved hunting for bargains in coloured headscarves; crane drivers wearing blue, red for charge Market was the ‘birthplace’ of a ‘retail warehouse. That five pounds credit enabled wrapping the soap came in. because of her old tram conductor’s hat that she • Glass & Glazing • Windows • Doors/Security Doors • Conservatories • Orangeries The land chosen for the site was occupied by two farms at Leeds Royal Ordnance Factory employed a possible electrical fault, however the ‘jury’ Woodbine Lizzy a well known character I the market. My grandparents sold Household hands, white for inspectors, green for machine operators and Michael Marks to set up his business. It became Perhaps the best known character was ‘Pie wore as a protection against the elements along Lazencroft and Shippen, and was quickly cleared and made 3,000 workers, including over 2,000 women. is still out as to how it started. Some 100 fire- remember used to go around the market I think Linens, Underwear and Stockings in the open Next Day yellow for labourers. so successful he moved to Wigan’s large market Jack,’ who would call out: with her many layers of coats, Lizzie would Supa Sofa Sales TeamDelivering to; fighters attended the blaze but after the fire was she got the name because she would cadge air market on George Street between the wars. ready for building. The plans provided from Messrs. Reid & Indeed some of the women who worked in in 1891. In 1894 he took on a partner, Tom cadge Woodbine cigarettes from passers-by • Secondary Glazing • Aluminium Shop fronts • Kitchen/Bathroom splashbacks Besides the dangers of accidents, women faced other problems. “Pies al’ ‘ot lads, pies al’ ‘ot. Penny each, out the roof fell in. The damage ran into some woodbine off people. She wore an old tram SAME DAY MacDonald, architects to the Ministry of Munitions, included the munitions factory from World War I, Spencer. Mark’s and Spencer’s was born, and as The next door stall was Mr Rhodes who sold who were rewarded with her famous temper if Swillington Embers 8 blocks of Assembly Rooms consisting of 56 working rooms, returned to the Munitions Industry during The job sometimes involved working with chemicals that stained penny each.’ Jack called them ‘savour trundles.’ £7,000,000. Once again it recovered. drivers hat and a couple of coats always carried pottery. His trick to keep the punters interested the phrase goes, the rest is history. they refused. Lizzie was said to have become Installation Registered Company their skin and hair, operating equipment was large and heavy He was a rather large man weighing some a bag, I think she was given fruit from the stall Colton • Roofline/Fascias/Soffits/Guttering 4 large Component Stores, 9 Explosives Magazines, 14 Fuse World War II. As in other cities in the UK, The word ‘arguably’ often crops up in was to arrange plates and other pieces along one addicted to cigarettes during the First World and jobs were demanding of accuracy; accuracy was of upmost Another long and successful market business sixteen stone and was said to be as broad as he holders. and Gaine Rooms and 8 Finished Ammunition Magazines. the contribution of women to the engineering conversations, but in the case of Leeds Kirkgate arm saying ‘I’ll give you 6 of these and 6 of War, when she started smoking a pipe. REPAIR For the supply and installation of importance when making weapon parts. Despite the stress, strain that lasted for years was Archibald Scarr’s. He was long. Memories of the Leeds Changing Rooms, Canteen Facilities and Administration industry was vital, and from 1941 onwards Market describing it as ‘the jewel in the crown’ Many years later my wife worked in the main these, and throw in 6 of these.’ He’d then give 2 Clarence Road, Leeds, LS10 1ND ■ moved to Leeds from Burnley in Lancashire Lizzie was born in 1887 in Stanningley Leeds Buildings were also included. Negotiations with the North 1942: Image shows women workers from the nearby Royal Ordnance women were employed to keep guns and long working hours, women often enjoyed their work; they On one occasion a labourer was so pleased of Leeds, the word ‘arguably’ is superfluous. market in Tobins shoe shop and was there longer you a price and throw the whole lot onto his market fire 1975 Garforth Factory. Image courtesy of Leeds Library & Information Services ©. took on board the importance of their role and knew how the with his family when he was thirteen and started to her labourer father, Frederick Porter and Eastern Railway quickly resulted in a new railway siding within with one of the pies, he asked Jack how many It needs to be emphasised that it really is the than most of the other staff so she remembers other arm. I never saw him drop anything. On the night of the fire I was in my local pub, SERVICE flowing out of factories. Nancy Cocker from Street Lane, Leeds, men’s lives depended on them. Like the Barnbow Lassies in 1914 his working life as a barrow boy selling fruit mother, Priscilla Porter. Alice started work at Service the plant and a track from the main line into the heart of the site. By Sally-Anne Deacon it would take to fill him. Jack ‘eyed’ him up and ‘jewel in the crown’ of Leeds and without it the her market days too. Just after the war I can remember a man with the Middleton Arms, having been told of the Rothwell recalls her late husband, Cyril Cocker, being deployed to the -1918, their skill and work ethic played a great role in the defence and vegetables, later moving into the hardware the age of 12, and at the age of 13 years she Leeds Glass Windows Ltd 401A York Road Leeds LS9 6TD Tel: 0113 248 8433 or Fax: 0113 248 1649 An additional station (or Halt) was built on the main railway down and said he would give him two bob to city would be that much poorer. an old valve radio on a stand, selling a small box fire at the market myself and a few mates went Leeds factory from his position as Engineer at Greenwoods and of the country. Despite the dangers, women made life-long business. Archibald was immensely popular By Mr R Leadbeater worked as a worsted spinner, earning 3 shillings Kippax line between Cross Gates and Garforth for the use of employees, The Royal Ordnance Factory was the collective name of the see. The labourer then set about the pies and ate Last month we invited readers to contribute with wires. One of the wires was wound round round to the which was only woodburning stoves, fireplaces Batley. Nancy recalls - ‘I believe Cyril and his colleague were friendships had a renewed sense of worth. The female workforce with the working classes and was a well loved and 6 pence. At 18 years she married James with platforms either side over 800ft long. UK government munitions factory in and after World War II. a dozen. At this point some of Jack’s regulars TO ALL character. He was ultimately elected Alderman their memories of Leeds Market. We have the blade of a screwdriver and stuck into the two minutes round the corner. 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