History

The Wesleyan Chapel at Bogthorn, built in 1882

MEMORY LANE: Architect's work a cornerstone of Keighley-district landscape

Christmas decorations in the kitchen at East Riddlesden Hall

Christmas decorations in the kitchen at East Riddlesden Hall

Busy festive events programme lined up at East Riddlesden Hall

The site of the baptistries at Holme Lane and the top of West Lane, Sutton-in-Craven

The site of the baptistries at Holme Lane and the top of West Lane, Sutton-in-Craven

MEMORY LANE: Growth in Keighley & South Craven of church that was immersed in history

Newsholme Dean, 1930. Front right is Ben Hartley, landlord of the Turkey Inn, Goose Eye, and in the white shirt Harry Kidd, landlord of the Worth Valley Inn, Ingrow. The third player is unknown

Newsholme Dean, 1930. Front right is Ben Hartley, landlord of the Turkey Inn, Goose Eye, and in the white shirt Harry Kidd, landlord of the Worth Valley Inn, Ingrow. The third player is unknown

MEMORY LANE: Popular game a hit with Keighley & South Craven publicans

King Richard III

King Richard III

King Richard III's nephews to be focus of Lees event

Damside Mill and an early crank mill at Morley (all images courtesy of Keighley Local Studies Library)

Damside Mill and an early crank mill at Morley (all images courtesy of Keighley Local Studies Library)

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MEMORY LANE: How pioneer Betty rebuilt Keighley textile mill

Wreckage from a World War Two plane crash where a pilot from Keighley was killed has been recovered in Northern Ireland

Wreckage from a World War Two plane crash where a pilot from Keighley was killed has been recovered in Northern Ireland

Key find leads to appeal about Keighley pilot killed in World War Two

Two faller combs alongside an early-19th-century hand comb

Two faller combs alongside an early-19th-century hand comb

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MEMORY LANE: Town was once home to thriving wool comb trade

A Bailey family photograph. The Baileys were the last tenants to reside at the hall

A Bailey family photograph. The Baileys were the last tenants to reside at the hall

New light is shed on family that once lived at historic hall

The Home Guard on Harden Moor – on the left are Derek Longbottom, Fred Ogden and Jim Whitehead (in the flying helmet)

The Home Guard on Harden Moor – on the left are Derek Longbottom, Fred Ogden and Jim Whitehead (in the flying helmet)

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MEMORY LANE: Home Guard sees Keighley pals join up to help defend nation

The old Kildwick Station and signal box at Junction near Cross Hills (photo courtesy of Dr John Laycock)

The old Kildwick Station and signal box at Junction near Cross Hills (photo courtesy of Dr John Laycock)

MEMORY LANE: Rail tragedy was 'completely avoidable'

At the exhibition launch are, from left, Caroline Brown, local studies and archives manager at Keighley Library; Cllr Caroline Firth; Andy Wade; town mayor Cllr Gulfraz Hussain and historian Jarlath Bankroft, who served on the review panel

At the exhibition launch are, from left, Caroline Brown, local studies and archives manager at Keighley Library; Cllr Caroline Firth; Andy Wade; town mayor Cllr Gulfraz Hussain and historian Jarlath Bankroft, who served on the review panel

Keighley exhibition a salute to 'forgotten' heroes of First World War

Widening Skipton Road and replacing Eastburn Bridge in 1937 (image: Robin Tindale, Sutton Village Website)

Widening Skipton Road and replacing Eastburn Bridge in 1937 (image: Robin Tindale, Sutton Village Website)

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MEMORY LANE: Bridging the becks and rivers of Keighley & South Craven

The No 72 Fenchurch, which is appearing at the autumn steam-up

The No 72 Fenchurch, which is appearing at the autumn steam-up

Capital gain for heritage railway as historic loco guests at event

The photo taken by Terry Hanson

The photo taken by Terry Hanson

LETTER: Historic logo can still be seen in Keighley

Brow End Mill, Goose Eye, now known as The Rag Mill

Brow End Mill, Goose Eye, now known as The Rag Mill

MEMORY LANE: Water way to overcome dilemma at 18th-century mill

Keighley Library: an innovative blue plaque has been suggested to honour the historic building

Keighley Library: an innovative blue plaque has been suggested to honour the historic building

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LETTER: Innovative blue plaque could honour Keighley's historic library

The original magistrates court building in North Street, Keighley

The original magistrates court building in North Street, Keighley

MEMORY LANE: Troops brought in to disperse angry mob outside Keighley shop

The Craven Heifer, bred at Bolton Abbey

The Craven Heifer, bred at Bolton Abbey

MEMORY LANE: A brush with Shorthorns puts heifers in the frame

Long Croft in Low Fold, Sutton-in-Craven, marked out for houses built in 1966

Long Croft in Low Fold, Sutton-in-Craven, marked out for houses built in 1966

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MEMORY LANE: Arrow throwing hit heights of popularity

A sign at Dalton Mills warning against trespassing. More action is being demanded

A sign at Dalton Mills warning against trespassing. More action is being demanded

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Calls for security to be stepped up at fire-hit Keighley mill

An early gear wheel fitted with wooden cogs, at Low Newsholme Mill, near Oakworth

An early gear wheel fitted with wooden cogs, at Low Newsholme Mill, near Oakworth

MEMORY LANE: Keighley was a hotbed for iron casting

Looking up a Victorian 14in by 9in flue

Looking up a Victorian 14in by 9in flue

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MEMORY LANE: Tragedies at last led to sweeping change

A Jacquard loom, showing the punch cards and multiple heddle strings, in the Museum of Scotland

A Jacquard loom, showing the punch cards and multiple heddle strings, in the Museum of Scotland

MEMORY LANE: A fancy trade for family fabric firm

Broughton Hall, from an early 19th-century print

Broughton Hall, from an early 19th-century print

MEMORY LANE: Respected family led a secret life

Keighley Library in a Millar and Lang Ltd postcard from around 1940

Keighley Library in a Millar and Lang Ltd postcard from around 1940

History of Keighley Library will be focus of presentation: PHOTOS

Barbara Oxley and Lilian Yaxley in their ARP uniforms (Lilian Yaxley photo courtesy of Geoff Todd)

Barbara Oxley and Lilian Yaxley in their ARP uniforms (Lilian Yaxley photo courtesy of Geoff Todd)

MEMORY LANE: Keighley women & girls played vital role in war effort

Examining some of the swords during the study day

Examining some of the swords during the study day

Expert examination for Keighley museum's Japanese sword collection

Joseph Green's timber merchants in Lawkholme Lane, Keighley

Joseph Green's timber merchants in Lawkholme Lane, Keighley

MEMORY LANE: How Keighley timber firm survived disastrous fire

East Riddlesden Hall

East Riddlesden Hall

'Hidden treasures' at historic hall to be seen for the first time

The front and side elevation of Cold Spring Mill soap works, Cullingworth

The front and side elevation of Cold Spring Mill soap works, Cullingworth

MEMORY LANE: Clean break for Keighley-area soap makers after tax abolition

Ernest Cockburn examines one of the Japanese swords in the Cliffe Castle Museum collection

Ernest Cockburn examines one of the Japanese swords in the Cliffe Castle Museum collection

Study day to focus on Keighley museum's Japanese sword collection

Townend Farm, a 17th-century yeoman house in Haworth

Townend Farm, a 17th-century yeoman house in Haworth

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MEMORY LANE: A window into history puts Keighley-area homes in the frame

The Hoffmann kiln, tramway and workshops at Park Brick Works, Keighley (photo courtesy of Keighley Local Studies Library)

The Hoffmann kiln, tramway and workshops at Park Brick Works, Keighley (photo courtesy of Keighley Local Studies Library)

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MEMORY LANE: Brick industry growth was built on town's expansion

A Valentine Company postcard of the Mechanics Institute from 1912. The school of art was part of the institute

A Valentine Company postcard of the Mechanics Institute from 1912. The school of art was part of the institute

Keighley's acclaimed school of art to be focus of event: PHOTOS

A machine end with gearing and spindle boxes; frames were extended by adding additional boxes

A machine end with gearing and spindle boxes; frames were extended by adding additional boxes

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MEMORY LANE: Five gallons of ale help toast new machine at South Craven mill

The tapestry created for the exhibition

The tapestry created for the exhibition

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Exhibition marks a milestone at historic East Riddlesden Hall

The stone tablet on Sladen Bridge, inscribed with the words 'Hang on'

The stone tablet on Sladen Bridge, inscribed with the words 'Hang on'

MEMORY LANE: District's inns went down a treat with turnpike travellers

James Lund's fountain and one of the Lund Park pavilions (all photos from Dr John Laycock collection)

James Lund's fountain and one of the Lund Park pavilions (all photos from Dr John Laycock collection)

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MEMORY LANE: Animals and rug shaking outlawed in list of Keighley park rules

Splitting stone with wedges at a quarry in Oxenhope (photo courtesy of Dr John Laycock)

Splitting stone with wedges at a quarry in Oxenhope (photo courtesy of Dr John Laycock)

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MEMORY LANE: Keighley tragedy brought home dangers of quarrying

Some of the workforce of Prince-Smith & Stells Ltd in around 1950

Some of the workforce of Prince-Smith & Stells Ltd in around 1950

Keighley's textile industry across the years to be showcased

Low Mill at Keighley, photographed in 2017

Low Mill at Keighley, photographed in 2017

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MEMORY LANE: Handful of mills stand test of time

A visualisation of the tunnel reopened as part of a cycle network

A visualisation of the tunnel reopened as part of a cycle network

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Milestone marked as campaign continues over historic tunnel

Wetherspoon's The Livery Rooms, which is among Keighley pubs with rich histories

Wetherspoon's The Livery Rooms, which is among Keighley pubs with rich histories

History of Keighley pubs to be showcased in latest town trail

Keighley's first electric tram at Utley, photographed on October 12, 1904 (image: Keighley Local Studies Library)

Keighley's first electric tram at Utley, photographed on October 12, 1904 (image: Keighley Local Studies Library)

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MEMORY LANE: Motor bus sparked end of Keighley electric network

Stone Gappe, Glusburn (image: Keighley Local Studies Library)

Stone Gappe, Glusburn (image: Keighley Local Studies Library)

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MEMORY LANE: A country house, inheritance and mysterious man

Visitors board a bus at the open day for a town tour

Visitors board a bus at the open day for a town tour

New era begins for popular Keighley museum saved from closure

The photo provided by Brian Moate

The photo provided by Brian Moate

LETTER: Anyone recognise a family member on Keighley photo?

A worsted spinning frame by Prince Smith & Son

A worsted spinning frame by Prince Smith & Son

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MEMORY LANE: Machine makers were a driving force in Keighley

Members of Farnhill and Kildwick Local History Group selecting items for the archive exhibition

Members of Farnhill and Kildwick Local History Group selecting items for the archive exhibition

History group's appeal to add to village archives

Ma Moon's Pond off Station Road at Cross Hills

Ma Moon's Pond off Station Road at Cross Hills

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MEMORY LANE: Place names a legacy of once-booming industry

Viv Simpson filming some of the machines

Viv Simpson filming some of the machines

Keighley motorcyclists 'feast their eyes' on collection

Skipton Castle's gateway depicted on a postcard

Skipton Castle's gateway depicted on a postcard

Keighley talk set to shed new light on murder of a king

At a Care for Carers event in 2009

At a Care for Carers event in 2009

Keighley Soroptimists celebrate 90 years of service: PHOTOS