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Title: Emily Street, Keighley
Post by: Gibby1968 on Saturday 26 July 14 17:32 BST (UK)

I have just found out through my research that one of my ancestors lived on Emily Street, Keighley in 1911.

I'd love to find out what that area looked like at the time.

Are there any good online resources?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Emily Street, Keighley
Post by: nanny jan on Saturday 26 July 14 17:43 BST (UK)

Hi,

You might get some help here:

http://keighleyhistory.proboards.com/      or      http://www.valendale.myby.co.uk/old-photos.html

or perhaps contact Keighley Library.


Nanny Jan

Title: Re: Emily Street, Keighley
Post by: Gibby1968 on Sunday 27 July 14 11:37 BST (UK)

I'll follow these links, thanks.

May give the library a call tomorrow as well.

Title: Re: Emily Street, Keighley
Post by: Gibby1968 on Tuesday 29 July 14 11:56 BST (UK)

Well, I have just phoned Keighley library and wish I hadn't bothered!  The first time the answer machine was on so I couldn't speak to anyone.

The guy who answered the phone was so rude and couldn't get me off the phone quick enough and said he had to ring off now.  He did however answer my question though. 

They do have maps covering the time I am interested in.  I will have a look next time I'm down there.

Title: Re: Emily Street, Keighley
Post by: nanny jan on Tuesday 29 July 14 12:25 BST (UK)

Not good .......perhaps the local/county archives would be more helpful.

Nanny Jan

Title: Re: Emily Street, Keighley
Post by: Gibby1968 on Tuesday 29 July 14 15:11 BST (UK)

I'll have a word with the staff next time I go down there.

Not very good customer service at all >:(

Title: Re: Emily Street, Keighley
Post by: Mavals on Sunday 17 August 14 13:59 BST (UK)

Hi Gibby

Have you tried searching on the West Yorkshire Archives on line catalogue? It includes all holdings in Keighley Library.  I too have had experience of speaking to the individual you mention who is actually a "casual" with little knowledge of the holdings, but if you give him the actual "BK" reference he can get things out for you. (The Keighley holdings are prefixed with BK before the reference number).

There is a small book called Keighley in Old Photographs in the reference library. I think it could be one of Ian Dewhirst's pubilications. Happy hunting

Title: Re: Emily Street, Keighley
Post by: Gibby1968 on Monday 18 August 14 12:57 BST (UK)

I was sent a map of the area so I now know that there hasn't been much change apart from the addition of the mosque.

Title: Re: Emily Street, Keighley
Post by: Gibby1968 on Monday 18 August 14 12:59 BST (UK)

He did say he had the map I was interested in and would go through it with me.

I wanted to add something to the conversation and that is when he said he had to ring off now.  I think I know who it was; I don't think he is a casual worker in the library.