South Leeds Life

Opposition is growing to plans to close Middleton’s last remaining bank. As revealed on South Leeds Life a fortnight ago, Yorkshire Bank’s plans to close its Middleton Circus branch have already drawn a petition with more than 250 signatures from concerned local residents who say they’re unable to get to other branches. The bank, which [...]

“It’s A Horse Gin, but not as we know it” is the terrible pun I’ve had stuck in my head since I first heard about the model Horse Gin currently being installed in Middleton Park. I’m sure there are far wittier puns to be had (and do please share your own if you can think of [...]

Remember the special edition of South Leeds Life magazine which was put together by members of the Middleton Life community group last summer? And the wonderful exhibition chronicling Middleton’s history at Tenants Hall Enterprise Centre? Well, the Middleton Life group is set to start up again thanks to a grant from Community First. If you’re [...]

South Leeds Life has received the following email from an ex-Miggy resident – Kathleen Bok – now living in Canada appealing for information on the history of the area. I recently read with interest a good deal of the history of Middleton. Hope you are able to pass this information on to the very capable historians [...]

Can anyone unravel the mystery of the missing roof from the old Tivoli Cinema in Middleton? The roof of the historic cinema – which dates back to 1934 – seems to have gone missing. South Leeds Life have made some enquiries – but local councillors are in the dark and apparently the police have not had a [...]

Issue four of the glossy South Leeds Life magazine is out now – and it’s an absolute cracker! This issue is a special one – it’s been written by a group of local residents who’ve become community history reporters as part of the Middleton Life local history project. If you want to know something about [...]

Here’s the sixth and final part of the Middleton Life local history project’s oral history film. This part, which sees local residents interview each other on their memories and history of the area, focuses on Tenants Hall. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqldMKrhRj4&w=560&h=315]

Here’s part five of the Middleton Life local history project’s oral history film. This part, which sees local residents interview each other on their memories and history of the area, focuses on industry and transport. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UElZvrtMbGs&w=560&h=315]

Here’s part four of the Middleton Life local history project’s oral history film. This part, which sees local residents interview each other on their memories and history of the area, looks at health, doctors and windy Middleton! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3c-GVprYYk&w=560&h=315]

Here’s the third part of our Middleton Life oral history film, whichg sees local residents interview each other about Middleton’s history and their memories. This installment focuses on food and shopping… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD3bpY1j7eQ&w=560&h=315]