Signs of old leodis

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Thu 12 Jun, 2008 11:57 pm

Its definitely "ProviNCIAL" Tasa. The Provincial Building Society had large offices in Leeds and Bradford.I really love these old sign remnants - they are like a determined effort somehow by the past not to be forgortten, and when you consider the events (World wars etc) that have taken place since they were painted it "don't arf make you think !!."

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Fri 13 Jun, 2008 12:04 am

BLAKEY wrote: Its definitely "ProviNCIAL" Tasa. The Provincial Building Society had large offices in Leeds and Bradford.I really love these old sign remnants - they are like a determined effort somehow by the past not to be forgortten, and when you consider the events (World wars etc) that have taken place since they were painted it "don't arf make you think !!." Yes - it must be 'Provincial'. A google query shows that the are recors in the National Archive for a 'Leeds Provincial' building society from 1849 to 1949. presumably it amalgamated with or was taken over by another building society after that.wish I could make out that word between 'home' and 'safe' it looks like ??tes or even ?ates but I cant think of a word that fits!! perhaps something to do with 'rates'????

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Fri 13 Jun, 2008 12:32 am

Those dates are interesting Drapesy - my first job on leaving school was with a fire insurance office in Leeds (The Century) and the PROVINCIAL BUILDING SOCIETY in Leeds and Bradford were agents for us in a very big way. This, however, was in September 1952 and was still the case when I left to go on the buses in October 1957. I imagine that it was the same society, perhaps founded in Leeds and expanding to other places, and accordingly dropping the "Leeds" in 1949 ??

arry_awk · Post by **arry_awk** » Mon 23 Jun, 2008 5:42 pm

Saw this one when going thru Bramley Parkthis morning. The old building is the Rear of Haley's yardand I'm informed by a member of Bramley Elderly Action(!),Group(which is on the other side of the yard), that the Writingsays (said!)'Thomas Clayton and Sons.Ltd. PotatoMerchants'Sorry the sun has blurred the centre of the pic. but my Sonyhasn't any filtering device fitted! Cupped hands don't work!

arry_awk · Post by **arry_awk** » Mon 23 Jun, 2008 5:58 pm

Made a reet taws of that one! Sorry.will see if I can get a better exposure ata different time of day.

Tasa · Post by **Tasa** » Mon 23 Jun, 2008 11:17 pm

drapesy wrote: BLAKEY wrote: Its definitely "ProviNCIAL" Tasa. The Provincial Building Society had large offices in Leeds and Bradford.I really love these old sign remnants - they are like a determined effort somehow by the past not to be forgortten, and when you consider the events (World wars etc) that have taken place since they were painted it "don't arf make you think !!." Yes - it must be 'Provincial'. A google query shows that the are recors in the National Archive for a 'Leeds Provincial' building society from 1849 to 1949. presumably it amalgamated with or was taken over by another building society after that.wish I could make out that word between 'home' and 'safe' it looks like ??tes or even ?ates but I cant think of a word that fits!! perhaps something to do with 'rates'???? I passed this sign again yesterday Blakey and Drapesy, and had a closer look. It says "Home Safes - Safe Homes".

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Mon 23 Jun, 2008 11:41 pm

Tasa wrote: drapesy wrote: BLAKEY wrote: Its definitely "ProviNCIAL" Tasa. The Provincial Building Society had large offices in Leeds and Bradford.I really love these old sign remnants - they are like a determined effort somehow by the past not to be forgortten, and when you consider the events (World wars etc) that have taken place since they were painted it "don't arf make you think !!." Yes - it must be 'Provincial'. A google query shows that the are recors in the National Archive for a 'Leeds Provincial' building society from 1849 to 1949. presumably it amalgamated with or was taken over by another building society after that.wish I could make out that word between 'home' and 'safe' it looks like ??tes or even ?ates but I cant think of a word that fits!! perhaps something to do with 'rates'???? I passed this sign again yesterday Blakey and Drapesy, and had a closer look. It says "Home Safes - Safe Homes". Yes that makes sense - nice one.

weenie · Post by **weenie** » Fri 27 Jun, 2008 3:49 pm

dont know if this is in the right thread part but... again whilst on my outings today i noticed coming up Crab Lane, Armley i noticed after Daves Bazarr and the few little houses that remain i looked at the broken walls and stuff and noticed a big black sign board that looks like its been there for years with gold letters on it going down I W P, i thought wonder what thats for. any body else notice this?

arry_awk · Post by **arry_awk** » Sat 05 Jul, 2008 5:56 pm

Was in Otley on Thurs, first time in nearlya year and found they have put up some greatpictured signs marking where things were in the olddays. I know this isn't Leodis,but Otley doescome under the Leeds heading now(!).This depicts the area opposite Wharfemeadowsover the river,between the bridge and Garnets factory(Mill Lane?).Hope you can read the descriptive!

arry_awk · Post by **arry_awk** » Sat 05 Jul, 2008 6:32 pm

Sorry,the narrative isn't really readable,so I'll try and remember!(Well, It WAS 2 days ago!)The area was used on sunny days by the young mumsof the era to show off their little darlings in their prams!Breastfeeding in public was taboo,hence, out camethe Tittybottles at 'lunchtime'!Sup up lads(and lasses)!