Lees

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Lees

Lees is a small village located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated on the outskirts of the bustling town of Oldham, Lees offers a tranquil and picturesque setting, surrounded by rolling hills and green fields. The village is part of the larger Metropolitan Borough of Oldham and falls within the Greater Manchester area.

With a population of around 6,000 residents, Lees maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. The village boasts a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, and local businesses, which cater to the needs of its residents. Lees is also home to a primary school, providing education for the younger members of the community.

Historically, Lees has strong ties to the textile industry, which thrived in the area during the 19th and 20th centuries. Many of the village's beautiful old buildings and mills are remnants of this industrial heritage and add to the charm of the area.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy in Lees, as it is surrounded by stunning countryside. The village is located near Saddleworth Moor, offering opportunities for hiking, walking, and exploring the natural beauty of the region.

Lees benefits from excellent transport links, with nearby access to major roads and motorways, making it easily accessible for commuters and visitors. The village is served by regular bus services, connecting it to neighboring towns and cities.

Overall, Lees offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, combining the charm of a rural village with the convenience of nearby urban areas.

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Lees Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.836256/-1.935688 or Grid Reference SE0437. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Main Street

Bridgehouse Lane

Haworth Station

Haworth Station

The Old Sun

Black Moor Road

Early days on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

A view at Haworth station yard just a couple of weeks after the line re-opened as a heritage railway. In the centre, Hughes 'Crab' 2-6-0 27000 is seen in initial stages of restoration. It was the first of its class to be built and has since been transferred to the National Collection at the National Railway Museum in York Link

Alan Murray-Rust

42700 at Haworth, 1968

It has lost its BR livery, compare with SE0337 : Early days on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway a few weeks earlier. This is believed to have been a BR 'copyright' condition at the time for their stock sold on.

Robin Webster

Main Street, Haworth

The centre of the village, whose numerous independent shops and eateries along this steep cobbled street, are as much a tourist draw as its ostensible main attraction: the Parsonage, home of the Brontë sisters, which is tucked away at the end of a side street.

Paul Harrop

Bridgehouse Mills, Haworth

Seen from a train on the adjacent Worth Valley railway, the part of the mill closest to the railway is occupied by military clothing specialists Wyedean Link

. The rest of the site has been converted for housing.

Paul Harrop

Haworth graveyard

A few of the tightly-packed graves, all of which face east, in the graveyard immediately to the south of the Brontë Parsonage Museum.

Paul Harrop

Oakworth Station

Passengers await a train to Keighley on the Worth Valley Railway, the station of course famed for its appearances in the film The Railway Children

Paul Harrop

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, Damems

The passing loop and signal box south-west of Damems station. The preserved heritage railway's Waggon & Maschinenbau diesel railbus, No. M79964, waits for the steam-hauled service to pass in the opposite direction.

Paul Harrop