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Mark’s History: St John’s memorial marks tragedy of the Wortley ‘snowflakes’
On New Years Day, 1891, at St John’s Church in Wortley. A total of 15 schoolgirls aged between nine...
1 February 2018
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Mark’s History: How the Cardigan Arms got its name
Think you know the history of the Cardigan Arms on Kirkstall Road? MARK STEVENSON has all the details …...
26 January 2018
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Comment: New council waste charges could lead to more fly-tipping
So, from the beginning of next month people looking to dispose of certain types of household rubbish at their...
23 January 2018
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Mark’s history: When 321’s Dusty Bin was built in this Rodley chapel …
3–2–1 was a game show that was made by Yorkshire Television for ITV, writes Mark Stevenson. It was part...
18 January 2018
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Mark’s History: When Kirkstall Abbey was far from tranquil …
You can find pictures of Kirkstall Abbey showing it off in a rural setting as a quiet peaceful place,...
12 January 2018
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I feel like a different person, thanks to running …
I am a Run Leader and one of six Mental Health Ambassadors for the #runandtalk campaign with Hyde Park...
10 January 2018
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Mark’s history: When Farnley Wood was at heart of plot to overthrow King
Farnley was once partly covered by a large woodland which has been lost over time to farming and industry,...
3 January 2018
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Picture perfect: Snowy Bramley Baptist Churchyard today
Time looks to have stood still in Bramley. These beautiful images from Bramley resident Ian Johnstone perfectly capture Bramley...
29 December 2017
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West Leeds Dispatch Good Eggs: Still time to nominate December’s winner
There’s just a few days left to nominate your West Leeds Dispatch Good Egg for December, so get cracking!...
28 December 2017
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Readers’ letter: When did Johnny Dankworth play Armley Baths?
I am trying to find out when legendary jazz musician Johnny Dankworth played at a dance at the Armley...
27 December 2017