Monthly Archives: June 2010

Where’s Bobby?

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Shades

The title was the name of a campaign to get more responsive policing in Morley after a soon to be Councillor had to sit on a burglar for a long time before getting a 999 response. Anyway, we found him … Continue reading →

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More more Co-op-ery

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Shades

The grandest building is on the corner of Queen Street and Albion Street. The main entrance stairwell is boarded up now (as the stairs were removed to form Candyman in later years). There is a comparatively simple scrolled carving above … Continue reading →

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More co-op-ery

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Shades

Next to the first Co-op premises on the corner of Commercial Street and Albion Street there is an archway then a substantial mill-like building. It was actually the warehouse for storage and distribution of goods to the branch shops. The … Continue reading →

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Making a splash

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Shades

Morley’s new leisure centre opened today. No interior photos, as it says “No cameras beyond this point” just inside the door. It is very clean and modern, if a little utilitarian. Good to have the facility back though, as we … Continue reading →

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Divi Day

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Shades

A local history book was published in Morley back in January, looking back at the golden days of the Co-op. I bought it mostly out of wanting to support local history projects but it considerably exceeded my expectations. The book … Continue reading →

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