converse1
18-05-2009, 12:53 PM
Daniel Illingworth & Sons Bradford
Bit of history:
Alfred Illingworth (September 1827–1907), was an English worsted spinner and born in Bradford, Yorkshire, the son of Daniel Illingworth and his wife Elizabeth Hill; he entered the family worsted spinning business at the age of 16 and in 1865, with his brother Henry, he established the Whetley Mills, one of the largest factories in Bradford. He was elected MP for Knaresborough in 1868. He was then elected at Bradford in 1880.
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Valvetastic!
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Loved the decoration on this door.
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07075.jpg
Wow...
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I think this was the beam engine shed, fantastic looking place.
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Old graff
Then to the buildings round the back:
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old sign
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Shall I shan't I? Silly question, of course I did!
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This was at the top.
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This was up there too! Can't beat a plank ladder.
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Nice.
Oh nearly forgot! found this little fella at the top of the road side mill!
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07087.jpg
Naughty naughty!!
Thanks for looking
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Bit of history:
Alfred Illingworth (September 1827–1907), was an English worsted spinner and born in Bradford, Yorkshire, the son of Daniel Illingworth and his wife Elizabeth Hill; he entered the family worsted spinning business at the age of 16 and in 1865, with his brother Henry, he established the Whetley Mills, one of the largest factories in Bradford. He was elected MP for Knaresborough in 1868. He was then elected at Bradford in 1880.
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Valvetastic!
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http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07073.jpg
Loved the decoration on this door.
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07075.jpg
Wow...
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07072.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07068.jpg
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I think this was the beam engine shed, fantastic looking place.
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07060.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07118.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07088.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07089.jpg
Old graff
Then to the buildings round the back:
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07097.jpg
old sign
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07098.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07100.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07113.jpg
Shall I shan't I? Silly question, of course I did!
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07103.jpg
This was at the top.
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07112.jpg
This was up there too! Can't beat a plank ladder.
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07108.jpg
Nice.
Oh nearly forgot! found this little fella at the top of the road side mill!
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/converse1_photos/Daniel%20Illingworth%2017-5-09/DSC07087.jpg
Naughty naughty!!
Thanks for looking
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