Dave Carnross remembers his adventures at YokRoad Baths and York Road Library in East leeds, especially having to get changed in full view on the balcony and searching for ‘Biggles’ books in York Road Library
Doing a ‘Yorkie’
December 1, 2009 by peterwwoodVictoria School York Rd Leeds
November 1, 2009 by peterwwoodEric Sanderson relates his memories of Victoria School, York Road Leeds and remembers, fondly, his teachers and the layout of the buildings Blog Victoria School
Eileen’s Tale
October 1, 2009 by peterwwoodEileen’s tale is a delightful little tale of life in East Leeds in the 1940s, including time spent with her grandmother in Knostrop New Hall and as a pupil at St Hilda’s and Ellerby Lane Schools.
Next East Leeds Reunion
September 1, 2009 by peterwwoodThe next East Leeds reunion will be Tuesday 17th November from noon onwards at the Edmund House Club, Pontefract Lane, Leeds – all welcome.
Knostrop Army Camps New Posting
September 1, 2009 by peterwwoodSince the last posting of the Knostrop Army Camps, there have been several new comments on this site. Any further comments would be welcome.Blog Army Camp New
The Flicks
July 31, 2009 by peterwwoodThe Flicks is another of Eric Sanderson’s great tales this time about the cinemas of East Leeds in the 1940s/50s. And also the characters who ran them. Particularly Abe White at the Easy Road Picture House and Big Ernie at the Princess. Was Big Ernie’s the best known voice in East Leeds? Blog Flicks
The Market District Boys Club
July 1, 2009 by peterwwoodThe author remembers wonderful teenage years at The Market District Boy’s Club Marsh Lane, Leeds. The football, the camaraderie, The preparation for life that we were unaware of at the time.
Delivering the Sunday papers in 1950s East Leeds
June 2, 2009 by peterwwoodblog eric sand del papersEric Sanderson tells of his trials and tribulations and some of the benefits od delivering the Sunday papers to East Leeds and Knostrop
