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Recent content by NikkiG66

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    Bingley Hall

    Sorry it was published a couple of weeks after his death in July 1952 and was in a newspaper called the Evening dispatch.
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    Bingley Hall

    Amazing pictures. MY grandfather had a connection to Bingley Hall and had a business that involved travelling fairs. I will post his obituary.
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    Kings Hall Market

    Forgot to say he was there in the 1930s
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    Kings Hall Market

    My grandfather Thomas James Brookes opened the amusement arcade there with all their penny slot machines. He was a bit of a rogue I believe as he passed though the courts a few times ;)
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    Floodgate Street

    Ah many thanks for this timely response. That pins it down more precisely!
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    Floodgate Street

    Hi many thanks. the court was definitely present in 1841 so I am sure the family would have had a few noisy years then During the building work. thanks for the reply. Nikki
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    Floodgate Street

    Can anyone confirm the dates the Court houses on Floodgate street were built please and if the homes were connected in anyway to the businesses or privately rented. My Brooks(es) ancestor Joseph Brookes lived there throughout the 60 census years. Court 5 no 9 house. Also please does anyone know...
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