Haggerty, Robert McLure
16 July 1905 - April 1982

Robert McLure Haggerty was born 16 July 1905 in West Derby in Lancashire.

Report from the Shipley Times 26 September 1919: -

Asked for a Thrashing - Caught in a Magistrates Orchard
At the Bradford West Riding Children's Court (yesterday) John Beck Simpson (13), 34 George Street; Robert Haggerty (13), 2 Ada Street; and Henry Ogden, 4 Amelia Street, were summoned by Mr J A Burton of Glenholme, Shipley, for having damaged his fruit trees and attempted to steal 12 apples valued at 1s. Haggerty and Ogden pleaded guilty, but Simpson did not appear, his father having sent him to work.
Mr Burton said that on the night of the 15th about 10 o'clock, he found the boys running about in his orchard. He caught Simpson and Haggerty, but Ogden got away. He took the two boys into his house, where they implored him to give them a good thrashing and send them away. He told them that he should deal with them otherwise. They gave him their names and volunteered the name of the boy who got away. Simpson told him he was earning 27s 6d a week and Haggerty said his wages were 28s 7d.
Next morning witness found a considerable number of apples on the ground. The branches of one of the best trees in his harden had been damaged. He had not given the boys a chance because he wanted the Bench to deal with them and make an example of them to other boys slackly dealt with at home.
Each of the defendants were fined.

In 1921 Robert was a jobber in the spinning department at Saltaire Mills. He was living with his widow mother, Amy, and siblings at 20 Constance Street, Saltaire.

Report from the Shipley Times 15 December 1922: -

GAMBLING ON BAILDON GREEN. SIX SALTAIRE YOUTHS FINED.

Six Saltaire mill-hands were summoned at Police Court Friday for gaming with coins. The defendants were Robert Haggarty, Charles Thompson. Louis Sheldon, George Hirst, Rowland Bradley, and Michael Gargan. Two of them, Haggerty, and Thompson appeared, and Bradley was represented by his father. Police Constable Cooper said he was in plain clothes on Baildon Green at about three o’clock in the afternoon of Saturday,18 November, when he saw the accused tossing coins and making bets. He kept them under observation for ten minutes and saw money change hands. When defendants saw him walking up to them, they ran away.
Haggerty pleaded not guilty. Three of the party, he said, were tossing up coins, and the other three were not.
Haggerty, Thompson, and Bradley were each fined 5s, and the three defendants who did not appear were fined 10s.

Robert married Marion Airey in 1934. They had a daughter, Margery, born 22 June 1938. In 1939 they were living at 6 Melbourne Street with Robert working as a carpet fitter & joiner.

Robert died April 1982 in Leeds.

 

Report from Leeds Mercury 3 January 1890 as follows: -

Yesterday, at the West Riding Police-court, Bradford, William Henry Leeming, of Shirley Street, Saltaire, was summoned for an assault upon Jane Ellen Haigh, of Field street, Shipley. The defendant is an overlooker employed at Saltaire Mills, and the complainant, aged 12 years, worked in his department.

It was alleged that on the 19th November, as the complainant was sweeping the passage the defendant said that " if she did not sweep it clean he would make a clean sweep of her," at the same time lifting his foot and kicking her in the back. She had since suffered much pain, and she had been unable to follow her employment.

Mr. Scott (Berry, Robinson, and Scott) appeared in support of the charge, the proceedings having been taken at the instance of the local branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

Mr. W. Tunnicliffe represented the defendant, and elicited from one of the witnesses, a girl named Sarah Dewhirst, that although she had stated in court that she saw the defendant kick the complainant, she had previously told a person that she did not see him kick her.

The Bench under the circumstances dismissed the summons, the Chairman (Mr. Thee. Peel) remarking that while the Bench were glad to find the society taking up cases of this kind, there must be stronger evidence than there had been in this case before they could convict.

 

Rose Pitchforth was born, 13 August 1893, in Huddersfield, to James Pitchforth & Sarah Hannah North. She was baptised, 9 June 1901, at St. Mark’s Huddersfield. In 1891 they were living in Lindley, Huddersfield with James employed as a wool washer. By 1901 they had moved to 2 Fanny Street in Saltaire where James was a labourer. In 1911 James was a cloth scourer living with his family at 21 Shirley Street in Saltaire.

By 1918 they were living at 10 Park Street in Shipley. In the 1921 Census, Rose was a weaver and her father a cloth finisher. They were both working at Saltaire Mills.

Rose married William Lawton Haigh, 28 July 1923, at St Paul’s Shipley. He was born, 3 February 1886, in Lindley, Huddersfield. They had a daughter, Jean, born 7 February 1927. In the 1939 Register they were living in Huddersfield, with William working as a factory foreman.

Rose died in 1952. Willie died in 1962.

 

Haigh, Wilfred Harry - Mill Worker / WW2 Roll of Honour

 

Joseph Hainsworth was the son of William Hainsworth. William was born c1840 in Shipley. He married Hannah Craven 8 April 1861 at Bradford Cathedral. In 1871 the family were living at Hirst Mills, Shipley, with William working as a farm labourer. William died 28 October 1876 and was buried, 31 October 1876, in Hirst Wood Cemetery, Shipley.

Joseph, the second eldest of eight children, was born 1863 in Shipley. He had a younger brother called Joshua. In 1881 he was a yarn washer living with his widowed mother at 3 Caroline Street Saltaire.

Joseph married Ada Holgate, a warp picker aged 23 of 11 Fanny Street Saltaire, 5 January 1889 at Bradford Cathedral. In 1891 they were living at 13 Mary Street in Saltaire, with Joseph working as a yarn scourer. Ada died in 1895.

Widowed Joseph, living at 9 Fanny Street Saltaire, married Dinah Metcalf, aged 26 of 12 Fanny Street, 26 December 1896 at St Paul's Shipley. They had four children; Ernest (born 1897), Frank (1902), Mary (1904) and Harry (1907). Dinah died in 1910.

Twice widowed Joseph married Elizabeth Bennett (nee Ponder), a 46 years old widow of 39 Ada Street Saltaire, 10 January 1918 at St Peters Shipley.

Joseph and Elizabeth spent the rest of their lives at 23 Constance Street in Saltaire.

In the 1921 Census, Joseph was a yarn scourer at Saltaire Mills.

Elizabeth died in 1931 and Joseph in 1934.

Hainsworth, William Oliver - Mill Worker / WW1 Roll of Honour

Herbert George Hall (known as George) was the son of Henry Baker Hall. Henry was born c1824 in Norfolk. He married Mary Ann Bloye, 12 February 1854, at All Saints, South Lynn, Norfolk.

George was born in 1856 in Lynn. In 1871 he was living with his mother at Ely in Cambridgeshire. George enlisted in the Army in 1876; he served in the Afghan Wars 1878 to 1880.

By 1885 George had moved to Yorkshire where he worked in Saltaire Mills. In 1886 he married Abigail Peters. They had five children. In 1891 they were living at 2 Queens Road in Shipley; by 1901 they had moved to 2 Harold Place in Saltaire.

Abigail died 19 July 1903 and she was buried in Nab Wood Cemetery, Shipley. Widower George married Beatrice Annie Porter 4th Qtr.1903. They had one child.

In January 1920 George was appointed as the Superintendent of the Saltaire Mills Fire Brigade, a position he held until c1932.

Report from the Shipley Times 23 November 1929: -

MR. GEORGE HALL, of 2 Harold St, Saltaire, is well-known in his position as storekeeper at the Saltaire Mills, where he has been employed for over 44 years.

A native of King’s Lynn, Norfolk, he served for 10 years with the 1st I2th Regiment and took part for 14 months in the Afghan War, being awarded a medal and bar whilst in Afghanistan. Despite the fact that he is his 74th year Mr. Hall still retains his military bearing and enjoys the best of health. In fact, no one who did not know his age could possibly guess that Mr. Hall had even reached three score years. He came home from India in 1885, and then to Shipley, where has lived ever since.

Mr. Hall commenced work at Salts in the plush department, and eventually he advanced until he reached the position which he at present occupies, that of storekeeper to the whole of the mills, a post needing no little ability, and one to which is attached great deal of responsibility. In addition, Mr. Hall is the estate agent to the Mills, and he superintends the cafe and the motors, and, one feels sure, he carries out all his duties in a capable manner.

As Superintendent of the Saltaire Mills Fire Brigade, position he has occupied now for 10 years, he is justly proud of this prominent and important department of the Mills. The Brigade, which numbers 14 men, under his superintendency has had a very successful career. For some time he was Sergeant of the Brigade, and, after a period in which he was not connected with the Brigade, he became Superintendent. Mr. Hall was elected chairman of the Saltaire Mills Sports Association when it was first commenced, some six years ago. In June of next year, Mr. Hall will complete his 45th year of service at Saltaire Mills, and the following month he will celebrate his 74th birthday. Illness seems never to have troubled him, and from all appearances one thinks he will without effort complete half a century of work for his firm .

Extract from a report in the Shipley Times 20 July 1935, where there was a presentation made at Saltaire Mills (15 July) to four employees, including George, who had completed 50 years-service: -

Mr George Hall (walnut table with cutlery): - Commenced work at Saltaire Mills on 16 June 1885, in the finishing department. After spending five years in that department, he became timekeeper in the mechanics’ shop, and in 1901 was appointed storekeeper, and has continued in that capacity ever since.

George died 7 September 1937.

Report from the Shipley Times 11 September: -

The Shipley district lost one of its most esteemed residents on Tuesday, when the death took place of Mr. Herbert George Hall, 2 Harold Place, Saltaire.
Despite his upright carriage and brisk manner which made him look years younger, a few months ago Mr. Hall celebrated his eighty-first birthday.
It is now some years since he retired from the position of storekeeper at Saltaire Mills, after having been employed ' at Messrs. Salts' for 52 years. Up to his retirement he was also superintendent of the Mills' private fire brigade, and in this position, he organised two of the district's biggest annual social events, the children's part, and the firemen's social. The first in particular had his wholehearted interest for he was ever the children's friend.
At one time Mr. Hall served for ten years the Army, rising to the rank of sergeant. He served through the Afghan campaign and received a silver medal for meritorious service.
Of recent years he has been a popular member of the Shipley Veterans’ Association. His son, Mr. H. K. Hall, is accountant and treasurer to Shipley Urban Council.
There was a large gathering of friends at the funeral, which took place at Nab Wood Cemetery yesterday morning, after a service at Shipley Parish Church.

George was buried alongside his first wife. Beatrice, his second wife, joined him, when she died 4 March 1941.

Children of George were: -

Harry Edward (21 August 1887 – 27 September 1962)
Arthur Peters (8 May 1889 – 1977)
Sydney Frank (27 June 1891 – 26 November 1946)
Helen Margaret (31 August 1895 – ????)
Edith Mary (10 January 1897 – 1979)
Annie Redman (23 October 1905 – 1987)

 

Stephen Hainsworth Hall was born in 1860 in Shipley to Nanny Hainsworth and Joseph Hall. In 1861 they were living at Victoria Buildings, Shipley, with Joseph working as an overlooker.

In 1871 they were at 4 Shirley Street, Saltaire. In 1881 Stephen was a woolcomb maker living with his family at 26 George Street, Saltaire. His father, Joseph, died before 1891. In 1891 Stephen was living with his widowed mother at 10 Lockwood Street, Saltaire. He would remain here until around 1915 working as a woolcomb maker.

Stephen married Catherine Jane Middlebrough, 3 March, 1894, at Bradford Cathedral. Catherine was born c1864 in Burton, Westmorland. They had no children.

From before 1918 to Stephen’s death, they lived at 16 Albert Road, Saltaire (renumbered 31). In the 1921 Census, Stephen was a machine woolcomb maker working at Saltaire Mills.

Stephen died in 1932. Catherine died 1 August, 1942.

 

Clarice Halliday was the daughter of William Halliday. William Halliday was born c1867 in Windhill, Shipley. He married Mary Louisa Sedgley, 31 October 1891, at St Wilfrids Calverley.

Clarice was born, 16 June 1895, in Baildon. In 1901 the family were living at 81 Cottingley Road, Bradford; William was a foreman stone mason.

Clarice, and her sister, Hetty Halliday, worked as spinners at Saltaire Mills. In 1911 she was living with her family at 19 Constance Street in Saltaire, with her father working as a dyer’s labourer.

Having never married, Clarice died, 5 May 1955, at 19 Constance Street. In her will she left £319 12s 11d. She had a younger brother, Joseph Halliday, who was sadly killed in action in WW1.

 

Frederick Halliday (known as Fred) was an illegitimate child born, 3 May 1876, in a workhouse in Clayton Bradford, to Elizabeth Halliday. He was baptised, 14 June 1876, at St. John’s, Clayton.

In 1881 he was boarding with his mother at 20 Caroline Street, Saltaire. She married Samuel Wood in 1883.

In 1891 Fred was a woolcomber living with his mother and stepfather at 7 Herbert Street.

Working as a warehouseman and living at 13 Caroline Street, he married Sarah Jane Milner, 26 June 1897, at All Saints, Bingley. She was born, 26 June 1878, in Shipley.

Above image: Frederick Halliday

Above image: Sarah Jane Halliday, nee Milner

Frederick and Sarah Jane had six children: -

Albert born in 1898, Selina 1900, Elizabeth 1902, Florrie 1904, Herbert 1906, and Edith 1909.

They lived in the following houses in Shipley, then Saltaire: -

25 May 1898 – 26 Murgatroyd Street, Shipley
8 July 1899 – 24 Caroline Street (now 44 Mary Street)
24 August 1900 – 21 Herbert Street
6 November 1903 – 11 Whitlam Street
12 March 1908 – 23 Ada Street
20 April 1910 – 27 Jane Street – until Fred’s death

In 1921 Fred was a foreman warpdresser at Saltaire Mills. He was an Oddfellow, holding the post of Provisional Grand Master of the Manchester Union Shipley District, from 27 December 1913 and for a number of years he was secretary of the Standard Lodge.

Fred died, 2 March 1932. He was buried three days later at St. John’s, Baildon.

 

Herbert Halliday was the son of Frederick Halliday. Frederick was an illegitimate child born, 3 May 1876, in a workhouse in Clayton. Frederick married Sarah Jane Miller, 26 June 1897, at All Saints, Bingley. At the time Frederick was a warehouseman living at 13 Caroline Street in Saltaire.

Herbert, the second youngest of six children, was born, 18 November 1906, in Saltaire. He was baptised, 13 February 1907, at St. Paul’s, Shipley.

The family lived in several houses in Saltaire as follows: -

8 July 1899 – 24 Caroline Street (now 44 Mary Street)
24 August 1900 – 21 Herbert Street
6 November 1903 – 11 Whitlam Street
12 March 1908 – 23 Ada Street
20 April 1910 – 27 Jane Street

In the 1921 Census, Herbert was a textile trade assistant and his father a foreman warpdresser. They were both working at Saltaire Mills. He married Mary Emma Stead in 1927. She was born, 19 November 1905, in Kent. They had at least one child.

By 1931 they were living at 23 Bank Crest, Baildon. In the 1939 Register they were at 8 Queen Street, Shipley, with Herbert working as a stone mason.

Herbert died in 1976 in Warrington, Cheshire.

 

Hetty was the daughter of William Halliday. William Halliday was born c1867 in Windhill, Shipley. He married Mary Louisa Sedgley, 31 October 1891, at St Wilfrids Calverley. In 1901 the family were living at 81 Cottingley Road, Bradford; William was a foreman stone mason.

Hetty was born in 1906 in Shipley. In 1911 she was living with her family at 19 Constance Street in Saltaire, with her father working as a dyer’s labourer.

Hetty and her sister, Clarice Halliday, worked as spinners at Saltaire Mills.

In June 1953 Hetty was amongst the 4,000 Saltaire mill employees who celebrated the company’s centenary in Blackpool.

Having never married, Hetty died 22 October 1969 at 19 Constance Street. In her will she left £1,829.

She had a younger brother, Joseph Halliday, who was sadly killed in action in WW1.

 

Frederick William Hanson was the son of Joseph Hanson. Joseph was born c1828 in Shipley. He married Mary Gawthorp 8 June 1851 at Bradford Cathedral.

Frederick was born January 1858 in Bradford. In 1861 the family were living in Horton, Bradford where Joseph worked as a power loom mechanic. In 1871 they were living at 2 Myrtle Place in Saltaire with Fred working as an errand boy then as a wool comb setter.

He married Caroline Parkinson, 9 October 1881, at St Wilfrid, Calverley. They had eight children, but three died in infancy. Their eldest child was Josephine Hanson. Their daughter Margaret Walburge Hanson worked in Saltaire Mills. By 1888 they were living at 52 Titus St in Saltaire with Fred working as a wool comber.

They lost their son Thomas who died 8 December 1888, just 15 days after his birth. In 1901 they were living at 5 Gordon Terrace (renumbered 59 Bingley Road). By 1911 they had moved to 23 George Street. By 1914 they were at 28 (renumbered 55) Albert Road. Around 1932 they moved to 10 Mawson Steet.

Report in the Shipley Times 10 March 1934:-

A Notable Record – 68 Years at Saltaire Mills

Mr Frederick William Hanson of 10 Mawson St, Saltaire, who has been employed at Saltaire Mills for 68 years finished his connection with the firm on Wednesday evening. It is a notable record of which Mr Hanson is justifiably proud.

In an interesting chat I had with Mr Hanson at his house the other evening writes “Onlooker,” he told me he commenced to work at Saltaire Mills when he was only eight years of age. He started in the spinning department as a doffer and after staying there for a period he was transferred to the offices. At 15 years of age he became an apprentice in the pin shop and he eventually rose to be the foreman of the shop, which position he held when he concluded his long and honourable connection with the firm, during which he has enjoyed excellent health, and he said that he had never had any time off for sickness.

It is interesting to note that four generations of the Hanson family have been employed at Saltaire Mills and a member of the fourth generation – Mr Hanson’s grand-daughter – is now an employee at the mill.

Apart from his work Mr Hanson has also taken a keen interest in sport. He recalled the days when the lads of the village played football in clogs on Shipley Glen and Baildon Moor. About thirty years ago, Mr Hanson was a keen follower of Rugby Union football and occasionally he played for the Shipley football club which had its ground near the Ring of Bell’s Hotel. He afterwards acted in the capacity of a referee and has controlled both local and county matches, and on one occasion had charge of a county game between Northumberland and Durham at Jesmond.

At one time Mr Hanson was a noted billiard player. He was one of the founders of the Shipley and District Billiards League and acted in the capacity of President for two or three years. While a playing member of the Shipley Parliamentary Liberal Division team, he won the Liberal Division trophy. Mr Hanson told me that in one billiards match he played, he made no fewer than six 50 breaks, which was a remarkable achievement and he played his opponent until he told him he would not play with him anymore.

Mr Hanson has been a member of the Shipley Music Union, and is a member of the Shipley Working Men’s Club, in which he evinces a keen interest in the various handicap games that are organised at the club, and he is a past winner of both club’s billiards and snooker handicaps.

Fred was one of several long serving employees who met King George VI & Queen Elizabeth when they toured Saltaire Mills in October 1937.

Caroline, wife of Fred, died 19 June 1943. She was buried in Nab Wood Cemetery in Shipley. Fred joined her when he died, 11 March 1947. Fred died 11 March 1947 at 4 (renumbered 7) Albert Road, the home of his married daughter, Josephine Hartley (nee Hanson). Fred was buried with his wife.

 

Alice Mary Lord was born, 31 May 1897, in Shipley to Bob Lord & Annie Bailey. She was baptised, 1 October 1903, at St. Paul’s Shipley.

In 1901 & 1911 they were living at 14 Queens Road, Shipley, with Bob working as a wool sorter.

Report in the Shipley Times 27 January 1905: -

SALTAIRE YOUTH’S ASSAULT.

John West Gott (15). apprentice, of Shipley, was charged with an assault on Alice Mary Lord, the eight-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Lord, of 40 Queen’s Road, Shipley.

The charge was that the lad, who is employed by Mr Lake Pedley, shoeing Smith, Ferrands Road was going up the street on the previous Monday noon with a wheelbarrow, when he came across the little girl playing with a little lad. He sent the boy away, and when they got to the top of the road the assault complained of was committed.

The little girl ran home crying and complained to her mother, and the police were communicated with.

Mr W. Durrance appeared for the defendant and denied the allegation. After medical evidence had been called, the Bench decided that the assault had been committed, and the lad fined 20s and costs, or one month’s imprisonment.

In the 1921 Census, Alice was living with her parents and siblings at 9 Park Terrace, Shipley. She was an out of work cloth picker employed at Saltaire Mills. Her father was a wool sorter for J. Wellington & Sons,

Alice married James Henry Hanson, 21 December 1922, at St Paul’s Shipley. He was born, 23 January 1899. In the 1921 census he was a cloth finisher at Saltaire Mills, living at 10 Park Street, Shipley. They had six children – Lilian born 1922; Norman, 1924; Ralph, 1926; James, 1929; Charles, 1933; and David, 1936. Ralph died in 1933 aged just 7.

By 1924 they were living at 7 Beatrice Street, Shipley, moving to 21 Hirst Wood Road, Shipley around 1938. From around 1956 to after 1960 they were at 20 Albert Avenue, Shipley. In the 1939 Register, James was working as a dyer’s labourer.

James died in 1973. Alice, died in 1981.

 

George Henry Hanson was the son of Martha Hanson (nee Gibson). Martha had married George Hanson, but he may have died before George Henry was born.

George Henry was born 1863 in Huddersfield. In 1871 they were living in Huddersfield where Martha was a burler. In 1891 George Henry was a dyer living with his married sister in Huddersfield. He married Emily Richardson 16 May 1891 at St John’s Huddersfield. They had nine children with three of them dying as infants. By 1897 they were living at 26 Ada Street in Saltaire with George Henry working as a cloth crabber at Saltaire Mills.

In 1901 they were living at 19 Titus Street, 1902 to 1911 at 31 Ada Street and in the 1911 census they were at 36 Dove Street.

In January 1903 George Henry gave evidence at an inquest into the death of Alfred Ingham at Saltaire Mills. George Henry died in 1912.

 

James Henry Hanson was born, 23 January 1899, in Lockwood, Huddersfield, to James Pearson Hanson & Bertha Lily North. He was baptised, 9 June 1901, at St. Mark’s Huddersfield. His mother died in 1909. In 1911 James was living in Huddersfield with his siblings and his father who worked as a stoker.

In the 1921 Census, James was living with his uncle, James Pitchforth, and his family, at 10 Park Street, Shipley. James was working as cloth finisher at Saltaire Mills.

James married Alice Mary Lord, 21 December 1922, at St Paul’s Shipley. Alice was born, 31 May 1897. In the 1921 Census, Alice was an out of work cloth picker, employed at Saltaire Mills, living at 9 Park Terrace, Shipley. James and Alice had six children – Lilian born 1922; Norman, 1924; Ralph, 1926; James, 1929; Charles, 1933; and David, 1936. Ralph died in 1933 aged just 7.

By 1924 they were living at 7 Beatrice Street, Shipley, moving to 21 Hirst Wood Road, Shipley around 1938. From around 1956 to after 1960 they were at 20 Albert Avenue, Shipley. In the 1939 Register, James was working as a dyer’s labourer.

Opening paragraph of a report in the Shipley Times 13 March 1946:

SHIPLEY LICENSEE FINED

The licensee of the Alexandra Hotel, Saltaire Road, Shipley, Fred Mann (62) was fined £20 for using the hotel for the purposes of betting. He pleaded '‘not guilty."

James Henry Hanson (46), dyer’s labourer, Hirstwood Road, Shipley, who pleaded "guilty’' to assisting in using the premises for the purpose of betting, was fined £10.

Mr. M. D. Shaffner, prosecuting, said that Hanson assisted Mann as a waiter.

James died in 1973. His widow, Alice, died in 1981.

 

John Hanson born in 1833 in Keighley. Aged just eight he worked for Daniel Salt (father of Sir Titus) in Bradford and subsequently he worked for Sir Titus too. When Saltaire Mills opened in 1853, John was the first overlooker in the spinning department. Later he would become an overlooker in drawing and combing.

John married Mary Wright 6 January 1859 at Keighley Parish Church. They had seven children, the eldest of whom, Joe Harry, died 12 February 1878 aged just 14.  In 1861 they were living at 6 Titus Street in Saltaire, in 1871 at 6 George Street. By 1881 they were living at 8 Glen View Terrace in Shipley, where they remained the rest of their lives.

Mary died 30 July 1914 and was buried alongside her son in St Pauls Lower Churchyard. John was the oldest member of the Overlookers’ Union in the Bradford when he died 21 January 1919. He was buried alongside his wife and son.

 

William was born in 1828 in Keighley. He married Martha Woodcock, 31 July 1847, at St Peter’s, Leeds. They had at least five children. In 1851 they were living in Wyke with William working as a hammer man in an iron foundry. In 1861 they were in North Bierley; by 1871 they had moved to 29 (renumbered 57) Albert Road, Saltaire. By 1881 they had moved to 39 (renumbered 77) Albert Road. William died 26 June 1890.

Report from the Shipley Times 5 July: -

We regret to have to record the death of Mr. William Hanson, of Westfield Cottage, Baildon, for the past thirty years in the employ of Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons, and Co. Limited, the greater part of which he was the trusted chief of the department, of the engineering department, his death occurring on Friday (26 June) in his 61st year.

For some little time he had not been perfectly well, but was not considered to be seriously ill, and his sodden demise was a great blow to his family and friends. The late Mr Hanson was one of those rare men who, occupying a position between the two, gained the respect both of those above him and those who worked under him, and it was said of him that while he did his duty to the masters, he never lost the respect and good feeling of the men.

He was born at Keighley, in 1828, his father being then a mechanic there. His grandfather on his mother’s side lived at Hirst Wood Farm, Saltaire. With yet comparatively few opportunities, the late Mr Hanson, as a boy, showed a strong turn for mathematics, and as he got to working age he was of great assistance to his father, then partner in the firm of Wilkinson and Hanson, spinning-frame makers, of Bradford. It with this firm that Mr Robert Hird, iron founder, of Shipley was apprenticed. The firm, however, ceased to exist after some years, and young William Hanson worked as journeyman with different firms in the district.

About thirty years ago he came to Saltaire, where seven or eight years later, his accurate mathematical and engineering knowledge gained for him the recommendation for the post of the chief of the engineering department, a position which he has since filled with every satisfaction his employers. He had a most intimate knowledge of everything in the way of machinery where power was required in Saltaire Mills, and he has been concerned for many years in the development and perfection of machinery in various department where the firm has been most successful.

He was intimately associated with the late Mr Titus Salt, himself with a keen interest, in all kinds of machinery, and connection with the fitting up of the Saltaire Exhibition was the constant adviser and helper of that gentleman.

When the firm started the plush and velvet department, it was with the help of Mr Hanson, that Mr James Pearson, the manager, was able to perfect his ideas. Undoubtedly he will be greatly missed, and his place will be difficult to fill.

Socially the deceased gentleman was somewhat reserved, though his intimate friends found his conversation always interesting. He was very fond of music and possessed accurate knowledge of many first-class musical compositions. He resided at Saltaire up to some six years ago, when he built for himself Westfield Cottage, on the Glen, where he died regretted by all who knew him.

He leaves a widow, a son, and two married daughters, one of whom is with her husband, who is employed at the Saltaire firm’s works at Dayton, Tenn., America.

The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, when the remains were interred in the Bingley Cemetery.

Report from the Shipley Times 15 November 1890: -

A very handsome white marble tablet, subscribed for by the workpeople in the engineers’ department Saltaire and friends, has been erected in Bingley Cemetery, as memorial of the late Mr William Hanson, of Saltaire and Westfield Cottage (Baildon).

The movement for the purchase of the tablet was promoted the deceased’s late workmen, by whom he was greatly respected, and there was a willing response to the appeal.

The tablet is mounted on stone base, 20in square, and bears the inscription: “In memoriam of William Hanson, as a token of respect from his friends; In the midst of life we are in death.” On the left-hand panel is a carved monogram of a pair of compasses and square, and on the righthand panel a T-square, set square, and a straight edge, showing the wide range of practical knowledge possessed by the late Mr Hanson, who was a first-rate engineer and draughtsman.

Surmounting the tablet is a beautiful China wreath under glass shade. The design of the work was that of Mr Pickles Shaw, of Saltaire, and the work has been executed by S. Broadbent, monumental sculptor, of Saltaire Road, and to both designer and sculptor the memorial is highly creditable.

The subscribers the memorial numbered 167, and the outlay on it was £7 18s. 6d. Mr T. Horsfall, who was secretary to the fund, has received a letter from the widow, expressing her appreciation of the honour done to the memory of her late husband.

 

Abraham Hardy was born c1864 in Shipley. Abraham married Elizabeth King in 1906 in Sculcoates, near Hull. She was born c1871 in Camberwell, London. They had no children.

By 1911 they were living at 3 Herbert Street, Saltaire, where Abraham would spend the rest of his life.

He worked as a warehouse clerk. In 1921 he was working at Saltaire Mills. In the 1939 Register he was retired. Abraham died 29 May 1941.

 

Mary Lizetta Bullock was born, 9 September 1901, in Shipley to Herbert Bullock & Annie Elizabeth Watson. In 1901 they were living at 28 Dale Street in Shipley with Herbert working as a bricklayer. By 1911 they were living at 38 Ashley Road in Shipley with Herbert working as a bricklayer. By 1915 they had moved to 3 Caroline Street in Saltaire. Herbert served in WW1 and was killed in action 1 July 1916.

In 1921 Mary was living with her mother and siblings at 3 Caroline Street. She was working as a spinner at Saltaire Mills.

Living at Ivy Cottage, Menston, she married Samuel Harrison, 19 September 1925, at Menston Parish Church. Samuel was a carter aged 23, living at 164 Union Street, Shipley.

In the 1939 Register they were living at 14 High Busy Lane, Shipley. Samuel worked as a motor lorry driver and Mary was a weaver. They had a son, David, born c1941.

They were living at 14 Salisbury Street, Shipley, when they emigrated to Australia in 1952. They departed from Southampton, 28 February, aboard S.S. Maloja, bound for Melbourne.

Mary died, 3 July 1977. She was buried/cremated at Mornington Cemetery Mount Martha, Mornington Peninsula Shire, in Victoria.

 

Arthur Robert William Hartley was the son of William Hartley. William was born c1842 in Bingley. He married Mary Jane Taylor 26 December 1866 at Bradford Cathedral. In 1871 they were living at 72 Briggate, Shipley with William employed as a wool sorter and draper. In 1881 they were living at 60 George Street in Saltaire with William a foreman wool sorter at Saltaire Mills.

Arthur, the youngest of five children, was born 27 October 1888 in Saltaire. He was baptised 10 December 1888 at St Paul’s Shipley. By 1891 the family were living at 7 Albert Road (re-numbered 13) in Saltaire.

Arthur, a wool buyer, married Louie Firth 5 March 1913 at St Peter’s Bramley.

At a meeting of the Shipley Tribunal on 10 May 1918 Arthur was decertified, which meant he was longer exempt from military service. (I can find no record of him serving in the military.)

In September 1921 Arthur, as a buyer and manager of the wool department, gave evidence at an inquest concerning the death of worker caused by anthrax.

In 1921 the family were living at 9 Albert Road (re-numbered 17). By 1930 they were living at 275 Bingley Road in Shipley. In 1939 they were living at The Bungalow, Otley Road, in Bingley with Arthur managing the wool sorting and combing dept.

In March 1953 Arthur attended a presentation at Saltaire Mills for having served 50 years. He was presented with a gold watch. He had been appointed a director of the company in 1937.

Arthur died 10 December 1962 in Morecambe. He left £10,906 in his will (worth c£250,000 in 2020). His widow Louie died in 1988.

Arthur’s brother Fred Hartley also worked in Saltaire’s Mill.

 

Fred Hartley was the son of William Hartley. William was born c1842 in Bingley. He married Mary Jane Taylor 26 December 1866 at Bradford Cathedral.

Fred, the second of five children, was born 28 December 1869 in Shipley. In 1871 the family were living at 72 Briggate, Shipley with William employed as a wool sorter and draper. In 1881 they were living at 60 George Street in Saltaire with William a foreman wool sorter at Saltaire Mills.

By 1891 the family were living at 7 Albert Road (re-numbered 13) in Saltaire.

Fred married Josephine Hanson, a woman thirteen years younger than Fred, 23 December 1909 at St Paul’s Shipley. In 1911 they were living at 21 Avondale Road in Shipley. By 1920 they had moved to 4 Albert Road (renumbered no 7) in Saltaire, where Fred would remain for the rest of his life.

The following is from a report in the Shipley Times 20 July 1935 referring to a ceremony at Saltaire Mills: -

Mr. Fred Hartley (who received grand-mother’s clock): —Commenced work at Saltaire Mills in January 1884, a half-timer in the spinning department. He was later for a short period in the enquiry office, and from there transferred to the counting house, where he has been ever since.

Fred was one of several long serving employees who met King George VI & Queen Elizabeth when they toured Saltaire Mills in October 1937 .

Fred died 31 August 1955 at St Luke’s Hospital Bradford.

Report from Shipley Times 7 September 1955 as follows: -

The death took place on Wednesday Mr. Fred Hartley, aged 85, of 7 Albert Road, Saltaire. Mr. Hartley started as a boy at Salts Mill in the office, and retired after 60 years’ service as cashier His father was the wool department manager at the mill, the position which is now held by Mr. Fred Hartley’s younger brother, Mr. A. R. W. Hartley, who is also a director of the firm.

Mr. Fred Hartley took a great interest in the development of the Sports Association from its earliest days, and until his retirement he acted as its treasurer. Among his interests in Shipley were the Musical Union, of which he has been a member, and the former Saltaire Cycling Club. He was a staunch Conservative and a member of the party. The funeral took place on Monday at Nab Wood Cemetery.

Fred was buried alongside his parents. In his will Fred left £1,832 (worth c£120,000 in 2019), to his widow, Josephine; she died 28 November 1977 in Scarborough.

 

William Hartley was the son of William Hartley. William snr was born c1812 in Bingley. He married Susannah (maiden name and date of marriage unknown).
In 1851 & 1861 William snr was a wool sorter living with his family in Bingley.
William was born 16 March 1842 in Bingley. He was baptised 28 August 1842 at All Saints, Bingley.

William married Mary Jane Taylor 26 December 1866 at Bradford Cathedral. They had five children. In 1871 the family were living at 72 Briggate, Shipley with William employed as a wool sorter and draper. In 1881 they were living at 60 George Street in Saltaire with William a foreman wool sorter at Salt’s Mill. By 1891the family were living at 7 Albert Road (re-numbered 13) in Saltaire.

In 1897 William gave evidence at an inquest regarding the death of a mill worker. The report states that William had worked at Salt’s Mill for 30 years.
Mary Jane, William’s wife, died 23 June 1905 and was buried in Nab Wood Cemetery, Shipley.  

William died 27 March 1913. Report from Shipley Times 4 April 1913 as follows:

Another old servant the firm passed away yesterday week the person of Mr. William Hartley, who resided at 7 Albert Road. The deceased, who was in his 73rd year, had been manager of the wool depart for many years. He had been in failing health for some time and had been confined to the house for about fortnight. but the end came rather suddenly. There was a large attendance the funeral, which took place on Monday afternoon at Nab Wood Cemetery. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hartley, Miss Julia Hartley, Mr. Bertie Hartley. Mr. and Mrs. B. Hartley Mr. and Mrs. W. Jeffrey, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hartley, Mrs. Landers, Miss Landers, Mr. and Mrs. Savage, Mr. W. Savage. Mr. W. Crowther (of likely—late Midland stationmaster at Shipley) and Mr. Crowther, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Landers.
Mr Robert Hartley the deceased's youngest son was on his way out to South Africa for the Saltaire firm when his father died. The firm was represented at the funeral by Mr. Harry Roberts, Mr. C. H. Briggs, Mr. John Baker, Mr. H. Stocks, Mr. E. Ellis, Mr. J. Ridsdale. Mr F Kitson. Mr. A. Briggs, Mr. A. Sutcliffe, Mr. H. Metcalfe. Mr. Wood, and about 50 other employees.
From the Shipley Musical Union (of which the deceased was a member) there were present Mr. George Whiteley (president), Mr. W. B. Firth. Mr. C Blagbro. Mr. A. Beecroft, Mr. S. M. Graham. Mr. T. Ripley, Mr. Jennings Alderton, Mr. A. A. Abbott, Mr, Nelson Butland. Mr. John Whitaker. Mr. Charles Craven, and Mr. C. Hodgson.
The floral tributes included beautiful wreaths from Sir James and Lady Roberts and Mr. Harry Roberts. Prior to the interment a service was held in St. Peter’s Church.

William was buried alongside his wife at Nab Wood.

 

James Hartop was the son of Thomas Hartop. Thomas was born c1805 in Warwickshire. He married Hannah Verity 30 August 1828 at Bradford Cathedral.
James, the youngest of six children was born 1847 in Horton, Bradford. In 1861 & 1871 they were living at 20 Ada Street in Saltaire with Thomas employed as a watchman.

Report from the Bradford Observer 23 October 1868 as follows:

Robberies at Saltaire.
Yesterday, two robberies were committed in Ada Street, Saltaire, one at the house of Mr. Spencer Green, whence the thieves took one pound; the other at the house of Mr. Stead. In this case four shillings were stolen.
It appeared that the thieves had gone in at the cellar grates, which are in the back yard, and had ransacked the drawers and turned over the beds and the cradle in search of money but could only find the above-named sums.
Two men are in custody suspicion, whose capture was accomplished in the following manner: —
It appears that as James Hartop, the postboy for Messrs. Titus Salt, Sons A Co., was coming from Shipley to Saltaire, he observed two strange men, whose appearance was rather suspicious, and also that one of them was dirty about the back. Having heard of the robbery when he got to Saltaire and observing the same two persons get into the train at Shipley, his suspicions were aroused; so, he watched the road they took, and gave an account of the robbery and description of the men at the police station.
Inspector Campbell accompanied him the Lancashire and Yorkshire railway station, and from there to several places, till they found them in a lodging-house in George Street. They will be brought up for examination to-day.

James married Martha Ann Bolland 28 September 1872 at Bradford Cathedral. They had six children, two of whom died as infants. In 1881 they were living at 20 Ada Street with James employed as a warehouseman.

In 1887 when living at 22 Ada Street they lost their daughter, Charlotte. She died in April aged just 18 months. In 1901 James was a timekeeper living with his family at 4 Belmont Crescent in Shipley. In 1907 & 1908 they were living at 4 Bath Buildings in Saltaire. By 1911 they were at 27 Ada Street with James working as warehouseman. James would spend the rest of his life here.

James’s wife, Martha Ann, died in 1912. James died in 1923.

 

Lucyna Dalewicz was born in Poland c1941.

Report from the Shipley Times 28 January 1959 as follows:

A burler and mender at Salts (Saltaire) Ltd., polish-born Lucyna Dalewicz, aged 18, was on Saturday chosen by vote “Miss Bradford” of the city’s Polish community.

Miss Dalewicz arrived in this country from Poland 11 months ago. She was presented with a sash in Polish national colours, a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates. She now goes forward to represent Bradford in a national competition.

Lucyna married Marcel Hasinki in Bradford in 1962.

 

Lily Lancaster was born 10 August, 1897, in Saltaire. She was the ninth surviving child of Louisa Matilda Hessey and Thomas Lancaster. Lily was baptised 29 September, 1897, at St Chrysostom, Bradford.

In 1895 they were living at 22 Ada Street, Saltaire. By 1903 they had moved to 3 Jane Street, Saltaire. In 1908 they moved to 12 George Street, Saltaire.

In 1911 Lily was working as a spinner.

In the 1921 Census Lily was a twister working at Saltaire Mills. Her siblings, Fred, Albert, and Harriet also working in the mill. Lily's brother, Dyson Lancaster, served in WW1.

Lily married James Hebden, 13 January, 1923, at St Peter’s, Shipley. James was born 1 September, 1899, in Keighley. They had two daughters – Joan, born 6 August 1924 in Saltaire, and Barbara born 4 April 1930 in Shipley. By 1928 they were living at 7 Dallam Walk, Shipley.

In the 1939 Register, James was the steward of the Engineer’s Social Club, Briggate, Shipley. From before 1945 to after 1960 they were at 15 Victoria Road, Saltaire.

James died 22 May, 1964, at Leeds Road Hospital, Bradford. In 1974 Lily remained at 15 Victoria Road. Lily died 12 August, 1975, at Brierley Hall Hospital, Bradford.

 

Hemingway, Charles - Mill Worker / WW1 Roll of Honour

Harry Walker Hemsworth was the son of Richard Hemsworth. Richard was born 28 August 1838 in Alverthorpe. He married Martha Jane Walker in 1871 in Leeds.

Harry, the third of eleven children, was born 18 October 1875 in Normanton. In 1881 they were living in Normanton with Richard working as a hairdresser.
Harry joined the police force 16 April 1902. He married Sarah Eleanor Robinson 19 November 1902 at St Philip’s Whitwood (village near Normanton). They had a son, Norman Walker, born c1904 and a daughter, Dorothy May born c1905. Wife Sarah died in 1909.

Widowed Harry married Annie Brown in 1910. In 1911 the family were living in Tadcaster. Harry was transferred to the mounted police 1 May 1912.

Harry served as a corporal with the Royal Field Artillery and the Labour Corps in WW1. In 1924 Harry was a warehouse foreman living at 11 Dover Street in Shipley. Harry was a night watchman at Saltaire Mills when he gave evidence at a trial 23 November 1935. By 1935 he was living with Leonora Burnell at 67 Albert Road in Saltaire. He married her in 1939.

Harry died 10 May 1949, and, in his will, he left £575 (worth c£20,000 in 2019) to Leonora; she died in 1967.

 

Charles Armitage Henderson was the son of Thomas Boak Henderson. Thomas was born c1836 in Kendal, Westmorland. He married Elizabeth Park in Kendal in 1858. They lived in Kendal where Thomas was a carpet weaver.

Charles, their first child, was born in Kendal in 1858. He was baptised 25 December 1859 at St Thomas’s, Kendal. By 1881 he too was a carpet weaver.

Charles married Emma Wetherell in the district of Dewsbury in 1896. They would have no children. In 1901 they were living at Hartshead, near Dewsbury where Charles was a carpet weaver. In 1911 they were living in Leeds with Charles working as a engineer’s labourer.

By 1919 they had moved to 37 Whitlam Street in Saltaire, where Charles would spend the rest of his life. Charles worked as a warehouseman in Saltaire Mills and he was an active member of the Labour Party.

Report from the Shipley Times 7 May 1920: -

Accident – While following his employment at Saltaire Mills, Mr. C.A. Henderson, who recently contested the South Ward, was injured by a bale of wool falling on one of his legs.

Charles contested the West Ward, four times, from 1928 to 1931, and lost every time. He continued as an active Labour Party member until his death in 1933.

 

Report from the Leeds Mercury, 1 September 1871, as follows:

On Wednesday afternoon, a lad named John Hesling, about 17 years of age, fell through a trap door in the warehouse of Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons, and Co., where he was employed as an apprentice wool sorter, landing at the bottom between a lurry and some sheeting.
The trap door was in the fifth story of the warehouse, in height from the ground of fully twenty yards. Medical assistance was quickly procured, when it was found that the poor lad's skull was fractured in two places, the pelvis broken, and that he had sustained several internal injuries. He was conveyed to the Infirmary at Saltaire.

 

Thomas Hewitt was born 15 July 1887. He married Annie Smith 27 January 1912 at St. John’s, Baildon. In the 1939 Register he was living with his wife Annie and daughter Hettie at 26 Dove Street in Saltaire. Annie died 17 April 1940 at 26 Dove Street. Thomas died 16 July 1943.

Report from the Shipley Times 21 July 1943 as follows: -

SALTAIRE MAN FOUND DROWNED
Story of Illness and Depression
An inquest was held at Shipley Town Hall on Saturday before Mr. A. C. Ackroyd (Deputy West Biding Coroner) and a Jury, concerning the death of Thomas Hewitt (56), 26 Dove Street, Saltaire, whose body was recovered from the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Hirst Wood Lock, Shipley, on Friday.
Miss Hettie Hewitt (daughter) burler and mender, said that her father was a spinning overlooker at Saltaire Mills. He had had very bad health, and the doctor had told her that morning that he had been suffering from cancer during the past two years. He had also suffered from a hernia for about fifteen years. His wife died in April 1940, and since she died, he had been very depressed.
Replying to the Coroner, witness said that her father had never indicated that he would do himself an injury. For the last five months he had not been sleeping too well, and he seemed to wander a little at times.
Witness added that on the Thursday night previous she went into her father’s bedroom after he had gone to bed, and he told her that he thought he had fallen, asleep a little. When witness awoke about 6.30 am on Friday the alarm clock was on a chair near her bed. but it was in her father's room when she went to bed. That was unusual, and witness got up and searched the house, but did not find her father anywhere. The back door was unlocked, and everything was in order in the house. Witness said she looked outside to see if she could find her father, but as she could not see him, she got a lady to telephone to the police.
Police War Reserve Alfred Frederick Hobson, of Shipley, said that as the result of information received last Friday, he went to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, arriving near Hirst Wood lock about 7.30, where he saw the body of a man partially submerged in the water about 200 yards from the lock on the Shipley side of the canal. Witness added that he was accompanied by Police Sergt. Salter, who left witness on the canal bank while he obtained some ropes to recover the body from the canal. There was no sign of life in the body when recovered. and it was taken to the Shipley mortuary.
On searching the bank witness found a raincoat, cap and stick about 150 yards away from where witness first saw the body. The coat and cap were on the wall and the stick was leaning against the wall There was no mark on the canal side to show how the body got into the canal. Witness added that there was a slight froth about the mouth of the deceased. There were no marks of violence on the head or body.
The Jury returned a verdict of “Found drowned whilst of unsound mind.”

 

Hey, Ben
26 May 1872 – 8 June 1950

Ben Hey was the son of George Hey. George was born c1838 in Foulridge, Lancashire. He married Sarah Bancroft, 27 November 1859, in Bradford Cathedral. Sarah was born c1837 in Hebden Bridge. In 1861 they were living in Baildon with both of them working as power loom weavers. In 1871 they were living at 5 George Street, Baildon, with George working as a warehouseman, and Sarah as a weaver.

Ben, their only child, was born 26 May 1872 in Baildon. He was baptised, 18 August 1872, at St. John The Evangelist, Baildon. His mother, Sarah, died 22 May 1878 at Wood Bottom, Baildon. His widower father married Emma Hardaker, 30 September 1878, at St. Luke’s, Eccleshill. They had two sons.

In 1881 the family were living at 13 Johns Street, Baildon, with George working as a warehouseman. In 1891 they were living at 53 Titus Street, Saltaire, with Ben working as a blacksmith. In 1901 Ben was a stationary engine driver, boarding with James & Barbara Lilley at 1 Baker Street, Shipley. In 1911 he was a boarder with Holland & Grace Crabtree at 42 Caroline Street, Saltaire. He would live here the rest of his life.

Ben married Lily Thomas in 1913. She was born, 14 July 1891, at South Bank, Middlesbrough. They had a son, George, born 15 June 1914. In October 1937, Ben (Masons Department) was presented with a watch for having completed 50 years’ service at Saltaire Mills.

[Image: Ben Hey, 1914.]

Ben died 8 June 1950. His widow, Lily, died 15 May 1975 at 42 Caroline Street.

Gladys Gott was the daughter of Willie Gott. Willie was born c1871 in Shipley. He married Margaret Ann Abbott 23 December 1893 at Bradford Cathedral.

Gladys, the second of nine children, was born 12 December 1896 in Shipley. In 1901 they were living 21 Regent Street in Shipley with Willie working as a wool sorter. In 1911 they were living at 26 Jane Street in Saltaire with Jane working as a spinner.

Extract from a report in the Shipley Times 20 June 1919 as follows: -

An examination of the employees of Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons, and Co., Ltd., Saltaire Mills, who recently attended a course of ambulance instruction at the Cafe, Saltaire, has resulted as follows: —Passed for First Aid Certificate): — Gladys Gott.

Gladys married Wilfred Hiles, a labourer in a tank works, in 1920. They had at least six children. By 1928 they were living at 17 Queen Street, Shipley, where they remained until 1960.

Gladys died in 1961 at 13 Stubbing Road in Shipley.

 

c 1852 – 24 December 1911

James was born c1852 in Bradford. He married Annie Louisa Easby in 1871. They had four children. In 1881 they were living at 5 Lower School Street with James working as a machine combing overlooker. In 1891 & 1901 they were living at 13 Gordon Terrace (renumbered 75 Bingley Road). They moved to 8 Mawson Street in 1903.

Advert from the Shipley Times 20 November 1903: -

Transcription: HIRST & WATSON'S ORCHESTRAL BANK
For Dances, Bazaars, Garden Parties &c. LATEST MUSIC.
ANY NUMBER OF PERFORMERS
Terms, &c, : JAMES HIRST, 8 MAWSON STREET, VICTORIA ROAD, SALTAIRE

By 1911 they were living at 95 Newton Street, Bradford.

Death notice from the Leeds Mercury Wednesday 27 December 1911 as follows:

HIRST. — On Dec. 24th. 1911, at 95 Newton-street. Bradford, JAMES HIRST, in his 63rd year (over 40 years Saltaire Mills). Funeral will leave above address at 1 p.m. prompt to-day (Wednesday) for interment at Nab Wood, Shipley, at 3 p.m. Mourners meet at Rosse Hotel, Saltaire, 2.45 p.m. Friends kindly accept this (the only) intimation.

 

Hirst, Selwyn - Mill Worker / WW1 Roll of Honour

 

Thomas William Hirst was born c1879 in Bradford. He married Sarah Jane Clark in 1904. They had two children – Marion born in 1907 & Frank in 1917.

In 1911 they were In 1911 they were living at 95 Gladstone Street, Bradford, with Thomas working as a dyed goods store keeper. From around 1915 to 1925 they lived at 1 William Henry Street, Saltaire. In the 1921 Census Thomas was a warehouseman working at Saltaire Mills.

Their daughter, Marion, died 19 July 1923 aged just 16. She was buried with Sarah’s father, Henry Clark, in Nab Wood Cemetery, Shipley.

From 1926 to around 1933 Thomas and his wife ran a ladies & gents outfitter’s shop at 3 Victoria Road, Saltaire. They lived at 3 Victoria Road until 1932 when they moved to 6 Marlborough Road, Shipley.

Thomas died, 30 September 1936. He was buried with his daughter. His widow, Sarah, joined them when she died, 18 October 1950.

 

Eleanor Quinn was born, 23 February 1898, in Holmfirth, to unknown parents. In 1901 Eleanor was living with her grandmother, Mary Roebuck, in Upperthong, Huddersfield. By 1911 she was living with her aunt, Bridget McCrue (nee Quinn) and her husband James McCue. In 1911 they were living at Worth Village in Keighley. By 1914 they had moved to 7 Caroline Street in Saltaire, where they remained throughout the war. James worked as an iron moulder, and he served in WW1. Eleanor’s aunt, Bridget, died 1 st Qtr. 1921. In the 1921 Census, Eleanor was a twister working in Saltaire Mills, living with her uncle.

Eleanor married Ernest Hobson in 1927. Ernest was born, 2 March 1898, in Baildon. He had served in WW1. They had no children. From 1930 to after 1960 they lived at 14 Highbank Cottages, Shipley. In the 1939 Register, Eleanor was a volunteer with the A.R. P. Casualty Service. Ernest was a cinema operator.

Eleanor died in 1975. Ernest died 5 November 1983 at 108 Glenwood Avenue, Higher Coach Road, Baildon.

 

Selina Halliday was the daughter of Frederick Halliday. Frederick was an illegitimate child born 3 May 1876 in a workhouse in Clayton. Frederick married Sarah Jane Miller 26 June 1897 at All Saints Bingley. At the time Frederick was a warehouseman living at 13 Caroline Street in Saltaire.

Selina, the eldest daughter and second child, was born 19 June 1900 in Saltaire. She was baptised 18 July 1900 at St. Pauls Shipley.

The family lived in several houses in Saltaire as follows: -

8 July 1899 – 24 Caroline Street (now 44 Mary Street)
24 August 1900 – 21 Herbert Street
6 November 1903 – 11 Whitlam Street
12 March 1908 – 23 Ada Street
20 April 1910 – 27 Jane Street

In the 1921 Census Selina was a weaver and her father a foreman warpdresser. They were both working at Saltaire Mills.

She married Valentine Frederick William Hodder 17 April 1922 at St. Peter’s, Shipley. They had two sons – Eric William and Ronald Frederick Valentine.

They lived at 20 Amelia Street, Saltaire. By 1928 they were living at 12 Maypark Terrace, Shipley. In the 1939 Register they were living at 18 Victoria Road, Saltaire with Valentine working as a milling machinist. They remained here until around 1945.

In October 1953 Valentine was a watch and clock maker living with his wife at 8 Southbourne Kenn Road, Clevedon, Somerset.

Valentine died here 7 April 1974. In his will he left £11,533. His widow, Selina, died 22 May 1987 in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset.

 

Gladys Beard was born, 13 July 1905, in Pontefract to James Beard and Rose Ann Brooks. Gladys was baptised, 2 August 1905, at St. Giles & St. Mary’s, Pontefract.

In 1911 the family was living in Tanshelf, Pontefract, where James was a coal miner. In 1921 they were at 6 Caroline Street, Saltaire. Gladys was a twister working at Saltaire Mills, whilst her father was a general labourer for Shipley Urban District Council.

Living at 6 Higher School Street, Saltaire, Gladys married Horace Hoddy, 30 June 1934, at St. Peter’s, Shipley. Horace was born, 27 August 1903. They had no children.

In the 1939 Register they were living at 10 Highdale Terrace, Bradford, with Horace working as a chapel caretaker.

Horace died in 1984. Gladys died 2 October 1991 at 6 Vicarage Road, Windhill.

 

Holmes Hodgson was the son of Abraham Hodgson. Abraham was born c1846 in Baildon. He married Sarah Holmes 25 May 1871 at St John’s Baildon. They lived in Baildon until after 1901 with Abraham working as a weaver.
Holmes, the middle son of three, was born 21 May 1876. He was baptised 18 June 1876 at St John’s Baildon.

Report from Shipley Times 30 May 1891 as follows:

Shocking Accident Saltaire Mills
On Friday afternoon (22nd inst.), a youth named Holmes Hodgson (16), jobber employed at Saltaire Mills, son Mr A Hodgson, of Baildon, met with a terrible accident while engaged on the upper floors near to the hoist shaft. It was about four o’clock, and whilst at work he thought he heard someone calling to him from the floor below. It will be remembered that about a year ago a boy fell down the hoist-shaft, and to prevent like accidents the firm afterwards fixed strong protecting gates. Hodgson, in response, as he thought, to the call, leaned over the gate and answered down the shaft.
Unfortunately, he had not observed that the hoist was descending, and while leaning over, it came with tremendous force and struck him on the back of the head. There is a very small apace between the hoist and the protecting gate, and it was really an extraordinary escape that his head was not completely crushed. As it was, the blow on the head fractured his skull, while its force in sending his face against the iron gate broke his left jaw and cut his cheek right through.
This was bad enough but considering the chances of decapitation and of being drawn down with the hoist to the bottom, it was an escape.
Though to terribly injured, he did not lose consciousness, and was conveyed to Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital in the ambulance basket. Here he was attended by Drs. Carter and Foster, the hospital surgeons, and is doing well as can be expected. Unless complications ensue, his recovery is possible.

Holmes did recover and he lived with his parents in Baildon. In 1891 he was a worsted jobber and in 1901 a worsted labourer. His mother died in 1907. In 1911 he was a wool warehouseman living with his father at 27 Craghill Road in Thackley. His father died in 1919. In 1939 Holmes was a labourer in a sewerage works living with the Cooper family at 29 Thackley Road in Bradford.

Holmes, who never married, died in Bradford in 1959.

 

Minnie Cooper was the daughter of Harry Cooper. Harry was born c1873 in Bingley. He married Georgina Robinson 28 April 1894 at Holy Trinity Bingley.

Minnie, the eldest of four children, was born 1 October 1894 at Bingley. In 1901 the family were living in Otley with Harry working as a blacksmith. By 1911 they were living at 31 Constance Street in Saltaire with Minnie working as a drawer machine minder.

Extract from a report in the Shipley Times 20 June 1919 as follows: -

An examination of the employees of Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons, and Co., Ltd., Saltaire Mills, who recently attended a course of ambulance instruction at the Cafe, Saltaire, has resulted as follows: —Passed for First Aid Certificate): — Minnie Cooper.

Minnie married George William Hodson in 1921. They had a daughter, Margaret, born 1 May 1924. By 1926 they were living at 21 Grange Avenue in Shipley. In 1939 George was a despatch clerk & warehouse manager. George died in 1966; Minnie died in Pudsey 5 June 1991.

 

John Hogan was born c1843 in Ireland. He married Margaret (date of marriage and maiden name unknown). They had four children. In 1871 they were living in Keighley, with John working as a wool sorter. By 1878 they had moved to Saltaire. In 1881 they were living at 35 Dove Street.

John died 3 October 1881. Report from the Yorkshire Post Wednesday 2 November 1881 as follows:

SALTAIRE – DEATH FROM WOOLSORTERS’ DISEASE
A rapidly fatal case of woolsorters’ disease has just occurred at Saltaire and attracted some attention. A man named John Hogan, of 35 Dove Street, Saltaire, who was employed as a wool sorter for Sir Titus Salt, Sons, & Co., for nine years, on Friday morning last complained feeling chilly, and went to bed.
Dr Smyth, of Shipley, was called in to attend to Hogan, and as he did not show any improvement that gentleman called in Dr Bell and Dr Rabagliati, of Bradford. These gentlemen formed an opinion that Hogan was suffering from woolsorters’ disease, and he became gradually worse and died early on Monday morning.
A post-mortem examination has been made, in the presence of the gentlemen named above, by Dr Pollard, of Baildon and the internal appearances found were similar to those found in cases of death from woolsorters’ disease. No inquest will be held as Dr Smyth has given a certificate.

 

John Hogan was the son of Cornelius Hogan. Cornelius was born c1844 in Ireland. He married Ann (maiden name and date of marriage unknown).

John was born c1874 in Shipley. In 1890 the family were
living at 6 Edward Street (renumbered 11) in Saltaire. Cornelius was employed as a mason’s labourer. John died 20 July 1890.

Report from the Wharfedale & Airedale Observer Friday 1 August 1890 as follows:

FATAL RESULT OF THE SALTAIRE HOIST ACCIDENT
On Wednesday afternoon, the coroner for the Shipley district (Mr. W. Barstow) held an inquiry at the Sir Titus Salt's Hospital into the circumstances relating to the death of John Hogan, sixteen years of age, who resided with bis parents in Edward Street, Saltaire.
The jury had been called together the week previous for the purpose of viewing the body. Mr J. A. Hine, local inspector under the Factory Act, was present at the enquiry.
Mr. D’Arcy B. Carter, surgeon at Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital, said that the deceased was admitted to the hospital on June 23rd. The deceased was suffering from a scalp wound at the back of the head about four inches long; a fracture to the base of the skull, and a fracture to the spine, about the fourth or fifth dorsal vertebrae. The deceased died from the effects of the fracture to the spine on July 20th.
Maria Poole, warp-picker, employed by the firm of Messrs. Sir Titus Salt, Bart. Sons A Co., at Saltaire Mills, and residing at No. 21 Albert Road, Saltaire, said that as she was engaged her work on June 23rd, about a quarter-past twelve, she saw the deceased pulling a skep towards the hoist. The deceased was in front of the skep and with bis back towards the hoist All at once, when the deceased was within about a yard of the hoist opening, he seemed to stumble. As he was falling, he turned partly round and fell face foremost down the hoist. She gave an alarm to the overlooker, who went to the assistance of the deceased.
ln reply to Inspector Hine, she said she did not work in the room, but was passing through it.
Rueben Waits, employed by the firm as an oiler, said that the overlooker, William Stubbs, motioned to witness and directed witness to look at the bottom of the hoist. Witness then went and picked up the boy. The hoist was at the “new end," near the high bridge. When witness got to the bottom of the hoist, he found that the deceased was unconscious. He carried the deceased to the gatehouse, whence the boy was conveyed to the hospital. The strap with which the boy had been pulling the skep was also at the bottom of the hoist.
 Benjamin Illingworth, of Saltaire, said was hoist-tenter at the Saltaire Mills. As he was making his “usual journey,” a few minutes before the accident, he saw the boy standing on the bridge. Witness explained that he was passing upwards in the hoist. It seemed if something in the yard was attracting the attention of the boy, who was close beside a skep which was upon a ‘'sack-barrow.” The boy was then three or four yards from the hoist The contents of the skep showed that it was intended for the floor below. As he was going down, he was informed of the accident.
ln reply to Inspector Hine, the witness said that the hoist doors were open as he was going up in the hoist. The hoist doors were always open. Witness had minded the hoist for seven or eight years, and this was the first accident that had occurred in this way. He had seen boys pulling skeps in the way described but had always warned them not to go backwards. It was the custom for boys to leave skeps at the hoist door for transit to some other floor. Witness thought that the strap had given way, or had not been securely fastened, causing the boy to fall. The hoist went up and down every two or three minutes. It was the boy’s duty to pull these skeps on to the hoist.
John Moore, foreman of the spinning and combing department, living at Sutton, said that he was at the mill the time of the accident. He saw the boy laid on the table in the gatehouse. The boy, who was insensible, was at once removed in the basket ambulance to the hospital. Witness believed the strap had slipped, the boy merely bolding the ends of the strap.
The Inspector; The doors of the hoist were open. Can you explain?
The witness said that it was customary to open the doors in the morning and to allow them to remain open all day. Since the accident a chain had been placed across the door, but it was more in the shape of warning for people not to pass the chain than a real security. The firm was prepared to do anything that would have the effect of making the use of the hoist safer.
Ann Hogan, who had previously given evidence of identification, said that on the evening of the day on which the accident occurred she visited the deceased at the hospital, and asked the deceased how the accident came about. The deceased said: Mother, I was putting my strap into the eye of the skep and was drawing it to the “sectacle” to take it down, and it gave way."
The jury returned a verdict to the effect that the boy had died from injuries received by accidentally falling down the hoist. Whilst not attaching any blame to the firm for this occurrence, the jury suggested that some means should adopted with the view of preventing similar accidents in the future.

 

Hogg, Charles
20 August 1890 - 1962

Hogg, Charles - Mill Worker / WW1 Roll of Honour

Joseph Hogg was born, 27 January 1854, in Rawdon to John Hogg and Mary Thompson. Joseph was baptised 2 May 1856 at St Peters, Rawdon.

In 1871 they were living at 7 Dove Street, Saltaire. Joseph was a mill worker and his father a wool maker up.

Joseph married Annie Lambert, 17 May 1875, in Bradford. Annie was born c1855 in Stockton on Tees, County Durham. They had eleven children with two dying in infancy.

In 1881 & 1891 they lived in Richmond, North Yorkshire with Joseph working as a stone mason. In 1900 they were living at 18 George Street in Saltaire and by 1911 they had moved to 38 Dove Street in Saltaire.

Sons, Charles and William, served in WW1.

In the 1921 Census, Joseph, son, Charles, and daughter, Annie, were all working at Saltaire Mills. Joseph was a hoist driver cloth finisher.

Joseph and his wife both died in 1925.

 

 Alice Dora Lees was born, 2 December 1897, in Goole to Robert Askam & Mary Hannah Potts.

In 1921, living with her family at 23 Ada Street, Saltaire, Alice was an out of work wool comber, employed at Saltaire Mills.

Alice married Walter Holden, of 15 Henry Street, Shipley, 31 March 1923 at St. Paul’s, Shipley. Walter was born, 17 October 1897.

From before 1930 to around 1948 they lived at 37 Ferrands Road, Shipley.

In 1939 Alice was a wool comber, Walter a warehouseman.

Walter died in 1963, it is unclear as to when Alice died.

 

Arthur Holdsworth was born, 19 October 1861, in Low Moor, Bradford, to Harriet Driver and Edwin Holdsworth.

In 1871 they were living at 11 Ada Street in Saltaire with Edwin employed at Salts Mill as a weaving overlooker. In 1881 Arthur was a weaver living with his parents at 41 Titus Street, Saltaire.

Arthur married Ruth Hannah Dobson, 3 rd Qtr. 1889. Ruth was born c1862 in Baildon. They emigrated to America (date unknown). In 1892 they were living in Jamestown, New York, with Arthur working as a warp twister. Their only child, Edwin, was born, 25 June 1892, in Jamestown.

By 1901 they were back in England. In the 1901 Census they were living in Tong, Bradford. By 1911 they were living at 59 Titus Street, Saltaire, where they remained for the rest of their lives. In 1921 Arthur was a warp twister working at Saltaire Mills.

Arthur died, 27 May 1927. He was buried in Nab Wood Cemetery, Shipley. Ruth joined him when she died 16 December 1941.

 

Douglas Holdsworth was born 11 December, 1915, in Shipley to Fanny Louisa Dolby and Herbert Holdsworth. The family home was 17/21 Atkinson Street, Shipley, where they ran a shop. In 1911 Herbert worked as a baker. Herbert died 10 March, 1919.

In 1921 Douglas’s mother was a tripe dealer and employer.

In the 1939 Register Douglas was a cloth warehouseman working at Saltaire Mills. He served in WW2 with the Green Howards.

Extract from a report in the Shipley Times 8 July, 1942: -

Missing: Now Prisoner

Mrs. Holdsworth, of 17 Atkinson Street, Shipley, who received notification that her son, Private Douglas Holdsworth (Green Howards), was missing in the Middle East, received official intimation on Tuesday (7 July) that he was now a prisoner in Italian hands.

Before joining the army in 1940, Private Holdsworth was employed at Salt’s (Saltaire) Limited.

A keen billiards player, he played with the Cross Lane Liberal Club team and the Shipley Friendly Society’s Hall team.

Extract from a report in the Shipley Times 1 December, 1943: -

Transferred from Italy to Germany

Private Douglas Holdsworth, of the Green Howards, son of Mrs. Holdsworth, 17 Atkinson Street, Shipley, who was captured in Tobruk in 1942, has been transferred from Italy to a prisoner of war camp Germany.

Extract from a report in the Shipley Times 25 April 1945: -

One of the Lucky Ones

A telegram reading “Arrived safely, see you soon” was received by Mrs. Holdsworth of 17 Atkinson Street, Shipley, on Monday afternoon from her son, Private Douglas Holdsworth of the Green Howards, who had been a prisoner of war for nearly three years. When the neighbours heardof theglad news, they immediately set about to give him a welcome home and gaily decorated the street with flags, while “Flash,” the dog, was likewise bedecked in a red, blue, and white ribbon.

Private Holdsworth, who returned home on Tuesday, was accorded a hearty welcome by his mother, brother (Mr. Lester Holdsworth), and neighbours.

He was in Germany at 3 PM on Sunday and travelled by aeroplane to Brussels, then to Guilford and Horsham where he stayed for a night at a rest camp, had a hot shower bath, and slept on a spring mattress.

In June 1942, he was taken prisoner in Gazala and sent to Benghazi along with 700 other prisoners and transferred to Italy where he stayed about 16 months and then went to three camps in Germany.

Private Holdsworth paid tribute to the British Red Cross Society in sending parcels. He has brought home with him a Nazi flag and a piece of hard-baked German bread.

Douglas continued living with his mother at 17 Atkinson Street. She died 20 March 1955 aged 80.

Extract from a report in the Shipley Times 23 March: -

The death occurred at her home 17, Atkinson Street, Shipley, on Sunday of Mrs. H. Holdsworth. She will be remembered in the town by many people because her connections with the well-known pea and pie shop in Commercial Street. Since 1919, when her husband died Mrs. Holdsworth took over the proprietorship until 1937 when she handed over to her son, Harold.

In 2011 Douglas was living at 6 Amblers Mews, Baildon. He died 7 December, 2012.

 

Edwin Holdsworth was born c1839 in Bradford. He married Harriet Driver in 1861. They had six children, one of whom died as an infant. Their sons, Sam and Arthur, worked in Saltaire Mills. In 1871 they were living at 11 Ada Street in Saltaire with Edwin employed at Salts Mill as a weaving overlooker.

In April 1878, Edwin was one of eight men on a committee for a testimonial fund for Miss Wade, the former head mistress of Saltaire Infant School.

By 1881 the family was living at 41 Titus Street where Edwin remained until after 1915. By 1918 he was living at 40 Victoria Road in Saltaire. Harriet died 3 September 1913 and she was buried in Nab Wood Cemetery Shipley.

Report in the Shipley Times 12 September 1913 as follows:

The funeral took place at Nab Wood Cemetery on Saturday afternoon of Mrs. Holdsworth, wife of Mr. Edwin Holdsworth, of 41 Titus Street, Saltaire, who died the previous Wednesday. The deceased lady, who was her 75th year, was in her younger days an active worker at the Rosse Street Baptist Church, with which place worship her husband has been prominently associated for years. In March 1911, Mr. and Mrs. Holdsworth celebrated their golden wedding. Prior to the interment a service was held the Rosso Street Baptist Church.

Edwin joined his wife when he died 8 April 1920.

Report from the Shipley Times 16 April 1920 as follows:

Death of a Shipley Veteran
At the advanced age of 81 years, Mr. Edwin Holdsworth, 40 Victoria Road, Saltaire, died at his residence on Thursday in last week.
The deceased was well known, both in Saltaire and Shipley. For 46 years was employed as a weaving overlooker at Saltaire Mills, and upon his retirement in 1909 he was presented with a handsome time piece and two vases in recognition the respect which was generally entertained for him by his friends.
Mr. Holdsworth was connected with the Rosse Street Baptist Church, Shipley, ever since its erection in 1866, and he was a life deacon of the church and one of the first trustees. When the Sunday School was opened, he took charge of the infants’ class, with which he kept up his connection for the long period of a quarter of century. For some years he was teacher and superintendent. In November 1878, he was appointed superintendent of the Sunday School, a position which he held until November 1906.
In 1907 he was presented with an illuminated address and a cheque by the members of the Rosse Street Church and Sunday School, in recognition of his services. The deceased was one the oldest members of the Shipley Veterans’ Association, member of the Tree of Life Lodge, of the Shipley District 1.0.0. F. (M.U.), and of the Saltaire Liberal Club. He leaves three sons and one daughter to mourn their loss.

Nab Wood Cemetery and Crematorium: Monumental Inscriptions

In ever loving memory of HARRIET, the beloved wife of EDWIN HOLDSWORTH, who fell asleep Sept 3rd, 1913 aged 74 years.
Also ALBERT, son of the above, died March 3rd, 1917 aged 51 years.
At rest.
Also EDWIN, died April 8th, 1920 aged 81 years.
Also SARAH LOUISA, daughter of above died June 22nd, 1928, aged 55 years.
And they shall see Him face to face.

 

Sam Holdsworth was the son of Edwin Holdsworth. Edwin Holdsworth was born c1839 in Bradford. He married Harriet Driver in 1861. They had six children, one of whom died as an infant.

Sam was born 1871 in Saltaire.

In 1871 the family was living at 11 Ada Street in Saltaire with Edwin employed at Salts Mill as a weaving overlooker. By 1881 they were living at 41 Titus Street where Edwin remained until after 1915.

Sam married Zillah Mansfield in 1897. They had three children, one of whom died as an infant. In 1901 & 1911 they were living at 15 Titus Street. By 1918 they had moved to 41 Titus Street, where they remained the rest of their lives.

Sam died 14 April 1939.

Report in the Shipley Times 21 April: -

We regret to record the death of Mr. Sam Holdsworth, of 41Titus Street, Saltaire. whose death took place last Friday (14 April). Mr. Holdsworth, who has been in failing health for the past two years, had for over 50 years been in the employ of Salt’s (Saltaire Mills) as a warp dresser, and he was one of the recipients of the gifts given by the firm about two years ago to employees who had worked at the mill for fifty years and over.

A keen sportsman, Mr. Holdsworth was a much respected member, of the Saltaire Cricket Club, of which he was a life member and vice-chairman of the committee the time of his death. Of a genial and cheery disposition he was held in high esteem. For several years Mr. Holdsworth was a member of the Shipley and District Odd Fellows (Manchester Unity) Good Intent Lodge.

Mr. Holdsworth was member of the Rosse Street Baptist Church, Shipley. He was 68 years of age. and leaves a widow and one son.

The funeral took place, at Nab Wood Cemetery on Tuesday (18 April) afternoon. A service in the Cemetery Chapel was conducted by the Rev. S. G. McLellan (Pastor, Saltaire Congregational Church), who also officiated at the graveside.

Zillah died 19 April 1959. She was buried alongside Sam in Nab Wood Cemetery.

 

Robert Clifford Holgate was the son of Levi Holgate. Levi was born 1864 in Windhill. He married Emily Ada Pitts 20 November 1886 at Bradford Cathedral.

Robert, the eldest of three children, was born 2 April 1888 in Shipley. In 1901 they were living at 19 Beatrice Street in Shipley with Levi working as a professional musician (in 1919 there is a report of Levi having his own Bijou orchestra). By 1911 they had moved to 6 Higher School Street in Saltaire.

Robert, a mill hand, married Annie Grange 24 August 1912 at All Saints Bingley. In December 1938 they lost their son, Kenneth aged 23, in a car accident at Charlestown. They were living at 38 Ashley Road, Shipley, where Robert would remain the rest of his life.

In December 1951 having worked at Saltaire Mill for 50 years, Robert was presented with a gold watch and a long service certificate. Robert died 27 August 1958. In his will he left £239 3s 4d to his widow.

 

Frank Holywood was born, 22 April 1895, in Rotherham to Mary Ann Doherty & Francis Patrick Hollywood. In 1901 they were living in Rotherham.

In 1911 they were living at 3 Caroline Street, Saltaire, with Frank working as a spinner and his father as a plasterer’s labourer. Around 1915 they moved to 21 Jane Street. By 1920 they were living at 3 Jane Street,

In 1921 Frank, living with his parents, was a wool comber at Saltaire Mills.

Frank’s mother died in 1923. In the 1939 Register, Frank was a wool warehouseman living with his widowed father at 3 Jane Street. His father died in 1946.

Frank remained at 3 Jane Street until around 1958 when he moved to 14 Jane Street. He died, 9 January 1980, at 14 Jane Street. In his will he left £1,766.

 

 Emily Jane Holmes was born, 16 January 1865, in Shipley to parents unknown. In 1871 she was living with her grandfather, William Holmes, at 47 Southgate, Shipley. In 1881 she was a spinner living with her aunt, Mary Holmes, at 5 Elliot Street, Shipley.

In 1891 she was living with her aunt, Hannah Brearley, at 49 Croft Street, Shipley. In 1901 she was living with her aunt, Selena Holmes, at 11 (renumbered 16) Edward Street, Saltaire. In 1911 Emily was living alone at 3 Fanny Street, Saltaire.

From before 1918 to around 1935 she was living alone at 20 Caroline Street, Saltaire. In the 1921 Census she was a weaver working at Saltaire Mills.

Living at 16 Belmont Crescent, Shipley, spinster Emily died, 12 December 1941, at County Hospital, Clayton, Bradford. She was buried four days later at St. Pauls, Shipley.

 

Maggie Womack was the daughter of Samuel. Samuel was born c1852 in Barnsley. He married Elizabeth Capstick in 1876 in Settle. In 1881 they were living in Barnsley with Samuel working as a cashier.

Maggie was born 1 June 1884 in Hunslet. She was baptised 23 July 1884 at St. Peter’s Hunslet. By 1891 they had moved to Burley in Wharfedale with Samuel working as an insurance agent. In 1891 they were in Windhill, where Samuel was a bookkeeper and Maggie a weaver.

In October 1907 Maggie was on officer of the Loyal Elizabeth Lodge. She married John Frank Holmes, 22 March 1911. They lived with Maggie’s mother in Windhill. John worked as a textile mechanic. They had a daughter, Hilda, born 25 June 1914. John died in 1919.

In Feb 1921 Maggie was secretary of a committee that organised a dance for Saltaire Mills spinning department in Victoria Hall with funds going to Saltaire Hospital. In 1939, widow Maggie was a co-operative trading club collector living at 10 Oswald Street in Shipley.

Maggie died in 1952.

 

Robert James Holmes was the son of Robert Holmes. Robert married Alice (date of marriage and maiden name unknown).

Robert James, the eldest of three children, was born 1884 in Bentham (near Settle). His father, Robert, died before 1891. Widowed Alice was a charwoman living with her children in Bentham in 1891. Alice married Richard Smith in 1896 in Bentham. By 1901 they were living at 6 Gordon Terrace (renumbered 61 Bingley Road) in Saltaire.
Robert James, a labourer, married Annie Thwaites, living at 33 George Street, 29 October 1904 at St Paul’s Shipley.

Report from Shipley Times Friday 20 September 1907 as follows:

ACCIDENT SALTAIRE MILLS
On Wednesday morning a serious accident occurred at Saltaire Mills to an employee named Robert Holmes (23), of 26 Caroline Street, Saltaire.
He was employed in the finishing department, and having put a belt on the pulley of a crabbing machine he was descending a ladder, when his jersey was caught by the shaft end, with the result that he was whirled round, and his head was pinned against the iron pedestal which is bolted to the wall to carry the shaft. Before the machinery could be stopped his clothing drawn very tight and his body was badly crushed.
As quickly as possible he was extricated, and “first aid” having been rendered by three of the employees who have had ambulance training. vis., Messrs John Ince, C Godfrey, and S. Hainsworth, the sufferer was removed to the Saltaire Hospital.
His injuries consisted of a fracture of the right arm, a scalp wound, and a good deal of laceration.

In 1911 Robert James working as a labourer was living at 26 Caroline Street in Saltaire with his wife and their two daughters. Robert James died in 1954.

 

Florence Pitchforth was born, 17 October 1902, in Saltaire to James Pitchforth & Sarah Hannah North. By 1901 they were living at 2 Fanny Street in Saltaire where James was a labourer. In 1911 James was a cloth scourer living with his family at 21 Shirley Street in Saltaire.

By 1918 they were living at 10 Park Street in Shipley. In the 1921 Census, Florence was a burler & mender and her father a cloth finisher. They were both working at Saltaire Mills.

Florence married Edgar Holt, a grocer living in Crossflatts, 22 May 1926, at St. Paul’s Shipley. Edgar was born, 22 September 1899, in Baildon. In the 1939 Register, they were living with Florence’s widowed father at 3 Titus Street, Saltaire. Florence was working as a burler & mender, and Edgar was a Post Office night telephonist. They remained at 3 Titus Street until after 1960.

Edgar died in 1971. Florence died in 1972.

 

Hopkinson, Jack - Mill Worker / WW2 Roll of Honour

Vera Phillipson was the daughter of Albert Edward Phillipson.

Albert was born 28 January 1886 in Hooke, near Goole. He married Mabel Sutcliffe in 1908.

Vera was born 12 April 1909 in Goole. In 1911 they were living in Goole with Albert working as a journeyman plumber.

By 1921 they had moved to 55 Victoria Road, Saltaire, where Vera worked at Saltaire Mills. She married John Stanley Horsfall 8 April 1939.

Report in the Shipley Times 15 April: -

Much interest was taken in the wedding at Hall Royd Methodist Church, Shipley, on Saturday (8 April), of Mr. John Stanley Horsfall, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. V. Horsfall, of 8 Park Street Shipley, and Miss Vera Phillipson, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Phillipson. 55 Victoria Road, Saltaire.

Both are members of St. Peters Tennis Club, while the bridegroom is a keen worker for Saltaire Congregational Church.

The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Willoughby Thompson, and Mr. W. Raistrick was at the organ.

Given away by her father, the bride wore a gown of ivory satin beaute, and an embroidered veil held in position by a coronet of orange blossom. Her bouquet was of pink carnations, lilies of the valley, and white heather.

She was attended by her sister, Mrs. MacBain, and Miss Olive Kelly (cousin of the bridegroom). Each wore a blue satin dress with overdress of blue net. and pink satin sash and carried bouquet of pink tulips.

Mr. Sidney Horsfall (brother of the bridegroom) was best man, and Mr. R. W. Games and Mr. J. MacBain were groomsmen.

After a reception in the Hall Royd Schoolroom, Mr. and Mrs. Horsfall left for a honeymoon the East Coast.

The many presents included one from the bride’s fellow employees at Saltaire Mills.

In 1934 Vera was reported as being a member of the Crag Road Co-operative Women’s Guild.

In the 1939 Register the married couple were living at 41 Clifton Place, with John working as a journeyman plumber.

Report from the Shipley Times 20 August 1958: -

Bingley Magistrates Court – John Stanley Horsfall (45), plumber, 41 Clifton Place, was fined £1 with £3 2s 1d costs, for riding a pedal cycle without due care and attention at Shipley, on Sunday 15 June.

John died in 1986; Vera died in 1990.

 

John Houlden was the son of John Houlden. John snr. was born c1795 in Esholt. He married Ann Barraclough 9 April 1929 at Bradford Cathedral.

John was born in 1836. He was baptised 17 July 1836 at St Peter’s Rawdon. Ann died before 1838. John snr married Joanne Catton in 1838. In 1851 they were living in Rawdon with John snr working as an agricultural labourer.

John married Mary Gaunt 14 November 1857 at St Oswald’s Guiseley. They had 11 children including Alfred. In 1861 they were living in Rawdon with John working as a weaver. In 1871 they were in Horsforth. In 1881 & 1891 they were living at 22 Albert Road (renumbered 43) in Saltaire. John worked as a grease extractor. By 1901 they had moved to 2 Katherine Street.

Report from Shipley Times 15 November 1907 as follows:

GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr and Mrs. J. Houlden, of Katherine Street, Saltaire, last night celebrated their golden wedding, a family reunion being held at their residence in honour of the event.
They were the recipients of hearty congratulations from a large number of friends at Saltaire. Mr. Houlden who is in his year, is a native Rawdon, whilst Mrs. Houlden, who is in her 70th year, was born at Horsforth. They were married at Guiseley Parish Church November 14th. 1857, and have had 11 children, six whom (three sons and three daughters) survive. There are ten grandchildren. The old couple have resided at Saltaire for the last 32 years, and up to about two years ago Mr. Houlden was employed at Saltaire Mills. Mrs. Houlden continues to enjoy good health, but her husband, unfortunately, has not been very well of late. Mr. Houlden is a well-known exhibitor at local flower and vegetable exhibitions.

John died 15 April 1910 and he was buried at Nab Wood Cemetery Shipley. His widow, Mary, joined him when she died 1 Oct 1919.

 

Ernest Hoyle was the son of Joseph Brackshaw Hoyle. Joseph was born 1866 in Brighouse. He married Lucy Street 14 June 1890 at St Luke's Milnsbridge, Huddersfield. In 1891 they were living in Lockwood where Joseph was a labourer. In 1901 they were living in Attercliffe where Joseph was a stoker at a colliery.

Ernest, the youngest of four children was born 20 November 1904 in Canklow, Rotherham. In 1911 Lucy was living with her children but without her husband at Cudworth, Barnsley.

Report from Shipley Times Friday 09 February 1917:

The magistrates at the Bradford West Biding Police Court, on Monday, ordered four Shipley boys each to be given six strokes of the birch for stealing, and Sir James Roberts, Bart, (who presided), warned the mother of one of the boys who had previously been before the Bench, and whose father is in France; that if he came there again he would be sent an Industrial School. In addition to Sir James, there were present Sir Ellis Denby, Mr. J. A. Burton, and Coun. Thos. Hill. The boys in question are William Hy. Wright (9), Lewis Wright (10), 35 Dale St., Hargreaves Sq.; Lionel V, Harrold (12), 99 Union St., Hargreaves Sq., and Ernest Hoyle (12), 104, Union St., Hargreaves Sq.
According to the evidence a box of soap tablets belonging to Mr. Whitworth Rimmington, chemist, Otley Rd., was left in the yard behind the shop, and the lads went and after breaking the box open stole seventy-two tablets. The reason why they were left in the yard was that they came at a time when those in charge of the shop were very busy.
Detective Officer Brown said that pome the tablets had been hidden under a hut in Bank Street, The lads were found out by one them taking a tablet back to Mr. Rimmington. The lad said he had not taken it but had found it in a hole the wall.
Sir James remarked that it was very sad the boys should be charged with such an offence, and the seriousness of the cases was increased the fact that two of them had been before the Bench on a former occasion. One of them had had the birch before, but that did not seem have cured him. He hoped that in future the boys would keep out of trouble.

By 1918 Lucy and her children were living at 23 Mary Street in Saltaire, where she remained until her death in 1937. In the 1921 Census Ernest was a spinning jobber working at Saltaire Mills. His sisters, Ethel and Lilian were also working in the mill.

Report from Shipley Times Friday 28 December 1923:

"PUT AND TAKE"
At Bradford West Riding Court on Thursday last week three Saltaire youths, for having played "put and take" with a top, on December 9, were each fined 10s. They were John Hudson, doffer; Ernest Hoyle, labourer; and Levens Park, labourer. Police Superintendent Oliver said that gaming amongst boys was on the increase at Saltaire and the game was played underneath a street lamp.

Report from Shipley Times Friday 7 January 1927:

SALTAIRE THEFT
At Bradford West Riding Police Court on Monday, Ernest Hoyle (22), labourer, of Saltaire. pleaded "guilty" to stealing timber from hi» employer, Alfred Normanton, packing case maker, Saltaire.
Hoyle said that he was on short time and had to support his invalid mother. He took, the timber in order to make a little pocket money.
A police witness said Hoyle was very unsatisfactory workman, often arriving at 9 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. His employer, however, had allowed him to keep on working out of sympathy for his mother.
Hoyle, against whom there were two previous convictions, one for stealing and the other for gambling was placed under the care of the Probation Officer for 12 months.

Ernest married Margaret Fawcett Onslow in 1935. Margaret was born 20 April 1909. They lived with his mother at 23 Mary Street with Ernest working as a packing case maker and a taxi cab driver. By 1944 Ernest had his own home at 26 Ada Street in Saltaire.

Report from Shipley Times 19 July 1944:

Thefts From Employers - Saltaire Man Fined
At Bradford City Police Court on Thursday, Ernest Hoyle (39), wood cutting machinist, of 26 Ada Street, Saltaire, pleaded "Guilty" to stealing twelve hanks of rope, a cop of twine and a quantity of wood, value £1 3s, the property of his employers, Fred Holmes & Son (Bradford) Ltd.
Mr. J. T. Hyde, prosecuting, said the accused had worked tor Messrs. Holmes since December last. On July 8, about 11 am., Det.- Sgt. Hustler Interviewed him at his work and told him he had been making Inquiries respecting material which had been missed from the works. Hoyle said; I have some rope at home. Somebody put me up to It." The officer accompanied Hoyle to his home and there recovered the articles which formed the subject of the charge.
The goods were later shown to Mr. Stanley Holmes, director of the firm, who Identified them as similar to property missing from the works. Hoyle was then arrested and taken to the Bradford Town Hall, and when charged he said, "I plead guilty to stealing it"
Det.-Sgt. Hustler said that Hoyle, after leaving school at thirteen years of age, had worked In local mills for four years, and since then had been employed by various firms as a case maker. In 1937 he again appeared at the Bradford West Riding Police Court and was bound over for twelve months for stealing timber, the property of bis employers. His wages at Messrs. Holmes averaged £6 16s. per week. A director of the firm gave evidence on behalf of Hoyle and said he was a good workman. While he was prepared to take him back the firm had decided to dispense with his services.
Hoyle said he was sorry for what he had done. He had not used the stuff he had stolen, and If he had had the opportunity, he would have taken back the property.
"I ask you to give me another chance," he said to the Stipendiary Magistrate (Dr. Coddington): "I have suffered more this week than I have done all my life."
Imposing a fine of £7, the Stipendiary Magistrate said that nearly every workman who came before the Court and admitted stealing articles wanted directly or Indirectly for the war was sent to prison, and It was under very exceptional circumstances that he was not sending accused to prison.

Ernest died 15 February 1967 at 26 Ada Street. In his will he left £588 (worth c£11,000 in 2020) to his widow. Margaret died 4 November 1980 at 26 Ada Street. In her will she left £6,537 (worth c£28,500 in 2020).

Robert Huddlestone, son of George, was born 1825 in Lancashire. He married Sarah Ann Beal 24 January 1848 at Rochdale, Lancs. They had at least five children. In 1851 & 1861 they lived in Spotland, Lancs., with Robert working as a wool sorter. In 1871 they were living at 3 Mary Street in Saltaire. Robert was working at Salt’s Mill in June 1880 when he gave evidence at an inquest regarding woolsorter’s disease. In 1881 he was living with his family at 53 George Street in Saltaire.

Robert was at Manchester Road in Bradford when he died 5 July 1889; he was buried four days later at St Paul’s churchyard in Shipley. His widow, Sarah, was at 28 Farside Green in Little Horton when she died, 15 April 1896; she was buried alongside Robert.

  

Ada Hudson was the daughter of William Hudson. William was born c1867 in Baildon. He married Mary Ann Shaw 14 November 1890 at St Wilfrid’s Calverley.

Ada, the third of five children, was born 11 December 1898 in Shipley. In 1901 the family were living in Shipley with William employed as a coachman & groom. William died 27 September 1902. In 1911 widowed Mary was living with her children at 32 Whitlam Street in Saltaire. Mary was working as a drawer, Ada as a spinner.

Extract from a report in the Shipley Times 20 June 1919 as follows:

An examination of the employees of Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons, and Co., Ltd., Saltaire Mills, who recently attended a course of ambulance instruction at the Cafe, Saltaire, has resulted as follows: —Passed for First Aid Certificate): — Ada Hudson.

In 1920 Ada was living at 2 Ebenezer Place in Keighley. By 1930 she had moved to 34 Bengal Street in Keighley.

 

Hudson, Leonard [Mill Worker / WW2 Roll of Honour]

 

Elsie Hunt was the daughter of Ernest Hunt. Ernest was born 1872 in Bradford. He married Elizabeth Lydamore 20 October 1894 at St Paul’s Shipley.
Elsie, their only child, was born 14 February 1895, in Bradford. She was baptised 31 March 1895 in Bethesda Chapel in Bradford. By 1911 they were living at 42 Ada Street in Saltaire with Ernest working as a fitter’s labourer and Elsie was a piece picker.

Extract from a report in the Shipley Times 20 June 1919 as follows:

An examination of the employees of Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons, and Co., Ltd., Saltaire Mills, who recently attended a course of ambulance instruction at the Cafe, Saltaire, has resulted as follows: —Passed for First Aid Certificate): — Elsie Hunt.

By 1928 they had moved to 3 Mount Street in Shipley. By 1935 they were living at 6 Crowgill Place; Elsie was still here in 1962. Elsie’s father died in 1943, Elsie, a spinster, died in 1988.

 

Horace Hutley was born, 6 December 1869, in Shipley to Atkinson Hutley and Maria Feather. He was baptised, 27 March, at the Wesleyan Methodist chapel in Saltaire. In 1881 they were living at 24 Princess Street, Shipley, with Atkinson working as a carpenter.

In 1891 they were at 7 Titus Street, Saltaire. Horace was card cutter and his father a yeast dealer. Horace married Mary Ann Lewis, 11 February 1893, at St. Paul’s, Shipley. Mary was born c1871 in Wales. They had a son, Frank born in 1898, and a daughter, Lucy, born in 1903.

In 1901 & 1911 they were living at 53 Titus Street in Saltaire. Horace worked as weaving card stamper.

Horace and Mary’s son, Frank, died 24 October 1901. He was laid to rest in Nab Wood Cemetery.

Between 1915 & 1918 they moved to 67 Victoria Road, Saltaire. They would spend the rest of their lives here. In the 1921 Census, Horace was a weft stock keeper working at Saltaire Mills; with his wife and daughter he was visiting Morecambe.

Horace died 9 January 1925. He was laid to rest with his infant son. Widow, Mary Ann, married widower, Benjamin Barrett Preston, in 1928.

Mary was laid to rest with Horace and their son when she died, 7 April 1942, at 67 Victoria Road.