Paris Skyline. Mechanic William Parking was presented with an engraved silver watch for his bravery in saving factory workers during the incident. Crossgates Leeds UK, the Regal cinema built in 1936 in art nouveau style. Explore. The Age of Steam. I have warmed the scene a little on the iPhone using my favourite editing tool, Snapseed, hope you all like it. [11] The first Manston St. James C of E church was built in 1848 saving local residents the long trek to either Barwick in Elmet or Whitkirk. If you have any old photos of things, people or events that happened in Crossgates it would be lovely to share them or any memories that you have of any of the places or folk that have long gone! The centre is single storey, except for the central part where there is a second storey containing LB's cafe, and an external unit with an East of India restaurant. However, we do have some nice bars and a couple of good restaurants. Optare has finally closed the Crossgates factory in Leeds. with our old photos, Rediscovering the Lost Streets of Victorian Burmantofts and - Leeds PMT took nine with coach seating in 1990. The Leeds and Selby Railway was constructed in 1834 passing through Cross Gates and trackways were built from the railway along Church Lane to the pits. More. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. memories of Crossgates. The centre of Crossgates isn't wonderful and the Arndale is a bit naff these days. The 20 mile Leeds Selby route was opened for passenger traffic in September 1834 and when the first train left Marsh Lane some 20,000 people were lining the route up to Halton. Shoppers in Crossgates pictured in June 1970. 1. Route 64 is operated by Connexionsbuseson behalf of First West Yorks - First branding is visible on the side panel. Come visit us for House Plants, Coffee & Cakes in Crossgates, Leeds These photos showcase the changing face of Crossgates during the 1970s. LOVE RETRO? Leeds Polytechnic (later Leeds Metropolitan University) opened in 1970, the same year the Playhouse and the Bond Street Centre (now Leeds Shopping Plaza) threw their doors open to the public. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. This was a brand new butterfly for me, so I was delighted to get such a nice picture. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Dec 2, 2017 - Image result for old photos of crossgates, leeds. Shoppers in Crossgates pictured in June 1970. It serves as an important transport hub for the nearby large housing estates of Seacroft, Whinmoor and Gipton. [15] The sculpture is meant to represent Cross Gates metaphorically, each gate having a large 'X' in steel in its design to reflect the history of the town's name. Other shopping facilities in Cross Gates are found along Austhorpe Road. Pictures from the past: Leeds over the last 100 years Today. These images feature local landmarks from the decade as well as familiar streets and locations in the community. It retains Ipswich colours but has now had Connexionsbuses branding added. Leeds 15. c1950. ], and apartments are being sold and rented at very high prices. Rose Gibson runs Leodis.net, an archive of photographs and illustrations spanning back to the 18th century. 19 unseen photos of Crossgates through the years On Sunday 5th July 1896 at around 10:30 am Henry Robert Ives, a labourer of Armley Road Leeds, was found laid out on the road near the Traveller Rest quite drunk. An explosion from Hall 42 killed 35 workers and mutilated many more. Thanks to all for your kind words and favs very much appreciated. 296,669,475 stock photos, 360 panoramic images, vectors and videos, Share Alamy images with your team and customers.