Category Archives: Architecture

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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Stopped Clocks

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Shades

Fire ravaged the derelict St. Marys in the Wood Church in Morley last weekend, leaving only a shell. The spire is stone so that remains but how stable it is I have no idea since it will have lost most … Continue reading →

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