Clayton Villa

Station Road and my favourite building in Methley – typical English 19th century building, ever a source of mystery to me. Who could have commissioned such a property? Too big … Continue Reading →

Cormorant Café.

Worried about the effect on the river population by the avaricious cormorants and to a lesser extent the common tern. Then worry no more, the picture attached has been computer … Continue Reading →

Barnsdale Turnpike – A639

July 13th 1822 – The Leeds, Pontefract and Barnsdale turnpike road was completed under the Superintendance of JL Macadam. The road passing through Methley and Glasshoughton shortened the distance from … Continue Reading →