Wilfred Howson – Letters of Condolence
Wilfred lost his life during the battle of Paschendaele (3rd Ypres) on the 6th October, 1917. This after being wounded in July, 1916 during the battle of the Somme and … Continue Reading →
Month: June 2017
2nd Lieutenant Smith Green
This account is in memory of Second Lieutenant Smith Green, 70th Squadron of the Royal Air Force who died aged 28 on the 18th February 1919, in Germany. Smith was … Continue Reading →
Wilfred Howson
My mother was Ellen Hazel Howson born in the Foxholes Cottages in Methley Parish in 1910. Her brother Wilfred Howson is commemorated on the war memorial in Methley churchyard (however … Continue Reading →
Castleford Rugby Union Club
Its 50 years on from the date (season 52/53) that Castleford RUFC moved into Methley. After having looked at pitches/grounds at Hightown, Whitwood, Lock Lane and two sites at Methley … Continue Reading →
Sobriety v Intemperance – Briggs Family
The Briggs family were more than interested in many social aspects at their sites, introducing schooling, furthering adult education and supporting the churches and chapels (they were ardent followers of … Continue Reading →
Briggs’ Early Days
Adventures in Coal The booklet by Wakefield historian the late John Goodchild concentrates on the collieries owned and managed by Henry Briggs and his successors in the Whitwood and its … Continue Reading →
Residents Association
The Residents Association has been saved following the appointment of new members. They are keen to make their actions visible by publishing transactions of the group on Facebook. … Continue Reading →
Newmarket Cold Store
West Hall Hill – Newmarket Site Cold Store Construction Construction commenced on this immense project in May 2014 and the builders claim it is on schedule and will commence with … Continue Reading →
Station Road Building Proposals
Latest in the August issue of Messenger are claims that the contractors have now applied for planning permission for 221 houses showing an increase of 40 on the number that … Continue Reading →
Churchside Conservation
Methley Churchside conservation area appraisal and management plan was adopted by Leeds City Council in October, 2008. The document looks briefly at the history of the village and defines what … Continue Reading →