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Mark’s History: Benjamin Gott, pollution and Armley Mills
Calverley today is a suburb of Leeds, just on the border with Bradford – but back in 1762 it...
19 January 2020
News
Plans to repair and preserve historic Armley Mills submitted
A raft of plans to carry conservation repairs to a number of Grade II* and Grade II listed buildings...
26 November 2019
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Leeds To Innovation exhibition inspires at Armley Mills
Words: Iola Shaw Images: Mindy Goose Leeds, the city of 1,000 trades, risks exceeding its storage limit according to...
27 October 2019
Events
Hallowe’en events in West Leeds
There are some spooky Hallowe’en goings on in West Leeds – from fun Bramley Baths and Kirkstall Abbey to...
27 October 2019
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Mark’s History: A coat of arms, Armley Mills and links to an old courthouse …
These Coat of Arms can be found tucked away around the back at Armley Mills, writes Mark Stevenson. It...
13 October 2019
Events
Kirkstall flood campaigners’ delight at World Cleanup Day
A group of community campaigners who help maintain parts of the River Aire have taken part in a World...
27 September 2019
News
West Leeds is blooming great in floral contest
The Yorkshire in Bloom results are in and it’s been another strong showing for West Leeds this year as...
13 September 2019
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Armley Mills’ crane collection reaches new heights thanks to Pudsey business
For more than a century it was a tried and tested piece of West Leeds engineering that helped keep...
22 August 2019
News
Flood defences approved: What today’s planning decision means for West Leeds
Flood defences along the Kirkstall Valley were given the go-ahead by Leeds councillors today. Here’s our guide to what...
6 June 2019
News
Kirkstall Valley flood defences approved
Planning permission for vitally important flood defence measures along the Kirkstall Valley were today given the go-ahead at a...
6 June 2019