Signs of old leodis

rikj · Post by **rikj** » Thu 05 Jul, 2007 11:36 pm

Have you got a pic of it deano, or is it invisible now?

deano_bramley · Post by **deano_bramley** » Fri 06 Jul, 2007 12:20 pm

its gone im afraid, once the ivys been gotten rid of it should still be there hopefully....

farbank · Post by **farbank** » Fri 06 Jul, 2007 3:48 pm

Not seeing an answer to Munkis' query regarding Tower Works on Globe Rd. It was Hardings I believe, pin-comb manufacturer. And benefactor to Leeds in 1903 of the Black Prince statue in the City Square.The 'pin-combs' were needle sharp steel points.[ Made ideal darts points], and were mounted into hardwood blocks. These blocks were fitted onto frames into machinery used in the willeying process. Machines actually made in Leeds at Fairburn,Lawsons on Wellington St./Rd. corner.[Where TGFs' is now]. Willeying by the way, was the shredding of rags, back into fibres.The factory still boasts two of the most decorative chimneys in the world. Both Italianate in design. The first built in 1864 based on the Lamberti Tower in Verona. And the second built in 1899 copying Giottos Tower of Duomo in Florence. The towers were full of shelving above great Lancashire boilers, upon which were placed, the pre-cut wood blocks. It was some sort of accelerated drying/curing procedure.

Basher · Post by **Basher** » Sat 07 Jul, 2007 10:25 pm

Here's my little discovery of Old Leodis Signage

Post by **tyke bhoy** » Sat 07 Jul, 2007 11:26 pm

Wouldn't be in Hyde Park would it Basher? A Metal gate over the door is unfortunately far too prevalent these days but its probably most prevalent in Hyde Park

Scandy Bramley · Post by **Scandy Bramley** » Sun 08 Jul, 2007 2:33 am

farbank wrote: Not seeing an answer to Munkis' query regarding Tower Works on Globe Rd. It was Hardings I believe, pin-comb manufacturer. And benefactor to Leeds in 1903 of the Black Prince statue in the City Square.The 'pin-combs' were needle sharp steel points.[ Made ideal darts points], and were mounted into hardwood blocks. These blocks were fitted onto frames into machinery used in the willeying process. Machines actually made in Leeds at Fairburn,Lawsons on Wellington St./Rd. corner.[Where TGFs' is now]. Willeying by the way, was the shredding of rags, back into fibres.The factory still boasts two of the most decorative chimneys in the world. Both Italianate in design. The first built in 1864 based on the Lamberti Tower in Verona. And the second built in 1899 copying Giottos Tower of Duomo in Florence. The towers were full of shelving above great Lancashire boilers, upon which were placed, the pre-cut wood blocks. It was some sort of accelerated drying/curing procedure. Farbank - being a chimberly fan me (I blame old Fred Dibly, god rest him!) - have you got any pix of the two you mention, please?

simonm · Post by **simonm** » Sun 08 Jul, 2007 4:18 am

Scandy Bramley wrote: farbank wrote: Not seeing an answer to Munkis' query regarding Tower Works on Globe Rd. It was Hardings I believe, pin-comb manufacturer. And benefactor to Leeds in 1903 of the Black Prince statue in the City Square.The 'pin-combs' were needle sharp steel points.[ Made ideal darts points], and were mounted into hardwood blocks. These blocks were fitted onto frames into machinery used in the willeying process. Machines actually made in Leeds at Fairburn,Lawsons on Wellington St./Rd. corner.[Where TGFs' is now]. Willeying by the way, was the shredding of rags, back into fibres.The factory still boasts two of the most decorative chimneys in the world. Both Italianate in design. The first built in 1864 based on the Lamberti Tower in Verona. And the second built in 1899 copying Giottos Tower of Duomo in Florence. The towers were full of shelving above great Lancashire boilers, upon which were placed, the pre-cut wood blocks. It was some sort of accelerated drying/curing procedure. Farbank - being a chimberly fan me (I blame old Fred Dibly, god rest him!) - have you got any pix of the two you mention, please? These are the two ornate chimneys in question on Globe Rd. And btw, it was Fred Dibnar, not Dibly

arry_awk · Post by **arry_awk** » Sun 08 Jul, 2007 1:13 pm

No It Wasn't, Si!It was Fred Dibnah!!!These young uns!Arry

Scandy Bramley · Post by **Scandy Bramley** » Sun 08 Jul, 2007 7:22 pm

Vicar of Dibnah? Ta for the pic, Simon! Wonderful constructions!

Basher · Post by **Basher** » Sun 08 Jul, 2007 9:17 pm

Indeed Tyke Bhoy...that sign I found is in Hyde Park. It's at the back of the row of shops on Brudenell Rd. There is another one on the front.In response to the metal gate you can see...it's ironic that this sign is just round the corner from the street that was reportedly the most burgled street in the country.