Armley Mills Latest News and Views

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Mark’s History: A walk that shows best of Armley Mills and its weir

westleedslife - June 7, 2020 0

When I am out and about looking at old buildings I always start with the back first, writes Mark Stevenson.

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Mark’s History: Benjamin Gott, pollution and Armley Mills

westleedslife - January 19, 2020 0

Calverley today is a suburb of Leeds, just on the border with Bradford - but back in 1762 it would have been...

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Plans to repair and preserve historic Armley Mills submitted

westleedslife - November 26, 2019 0

A raft of plans to carry conservation repairs to a number of Grade II* and Grade II listed buildings at the historic...

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Leeds To Innovation exhibition inspires at Armley Mills

westleedslife - October 27, 2019 0

Words: Iola Shaw Images: Mindy Goose Leeds, the city of 1,000 trades, risks exceeding...

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Hallowe’en events in West Leeds

westleedslife - October 27, 2019 0

There are some spooky Hallowe'en goings on in West Leeds - from fun Bramley Baths and Kirkstall Abbey to Om Yoga in...

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Mark’s History: A coat of arms, Armley Mills and links to an old courthouse …

westleedslife - October 13, 2019 0

These Coat of Arms can be found tucked away around the back at Armley Mills, writes Mark Stevenson.

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Kirkstall flood campaigners’ delight at World Cleanup Day

westleedslife - September 27, 2019 0

A group of community campaigners who help maintain parts of the River Aire have taken part in a World Cleanup Day event...

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West Leeds is blooming great in floral contest

westleedslife - September 13, 2019 0

The Yorkshire in Bloom results are in and it’s been another strong showing for West Leeds this year as Calverley won silver...

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Armley Mills’ crane collection reaches new heights thanks to Pudsey business

westleedslife - August 22, 2019 0

For more than a century it was a tried and tested piece of West Leeds engineering that helped keep the proud story...

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Flood defences approved: What today’s planning decision means for West Leeds

westleedslife - June 6, 2019 0

Flood defences along the Kirkstall Valley were given the go-ahead by Leeds councillors today. Here's our guide to what the decision means for businesses and...

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Kirkstall Valley flood defences approved

westleedslife - June 6, 2019 0

Planning permission for vitally important flood defence measures along the Kirkstall Valley were today given the go-ahead at a planning committee meeting in Leeds. As...

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Kirkstall: Flood defence plans set for green light

westleedslife - May 30, 2019 0

Major plans to protect the Kirkstall valley from flooding will be decided by councillors next week. Members of Leeds City Council's city plans panel will...