New Wortley between 1830 and 1876
Posted: Wed 20 Dec, 2023 4:01 pm
Hello kind folk.
I am researching my ancestors, and know that my family owned a brickworks/ brickyard in New Wortley. I have reason to believe that this is the brickyard where the Armley Hippo was found. The area adjoined the railway, and was sold for the construction of the gasworks. They owned properties and land on and around Longley Street/ Railway Road, Niell Street, Bushire Street, Armley Road, and Winford Street. In total they owned and then sold about 30,000 square yards of land.
I'm looking for an old map of the area, and any local knowledge about this area between 1830 and 1876. I've explored Leodis, and posted in here about 10 years ago.
Many thanks for any help.
Ed.
I am researching my ancestors, and know that my family owned a brickworks/ brickyard in New Wortley. I have reason to believe that this is the brickyard where the Armley Hippo was found. The area adjoined the railway, and was sold for the construction of the gasworks. They owned properties and land on and around Longley Street/ Railway Road, Niell Street, Bushire Street, Armley Road, and Winford Street. In total they owned and then sold about 30,000 square yards of land.
I'm looking for an old map of the area, and any local knowledge about this area between 1830 and 1876. I've explored Leodis, and posted in here about 10 years ago.
Many thanks for any help.
Ed.