Oakwood

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Oakwood

Lidgett Lane and Lidgett Avenue junction This stone post is on the east side of Lidgett Lane, and at the junction with Lidgett Avenue. The stone faces west and the benchmark is cut about 1 foot from ground level. — Lidgett Lane and Lidgett Avenue junction Credit: Mel Towler

Oakwood is a suburb located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is known for its residential area with a mix of Victorian terraces and modern housing developments. The area is popular with families and young professionals due to its close proximity to the city center and good transport links.

Oakwood is home to a range of amenities including shops, restaurants, and cafes, making it a vibrant and convenient place to live. Roundhay Park, one of the largest urban parks in Europe, is also nearby, providing residents with ample green space for outdoor activities.

The suburb has a strong sense of community, with local events and activities organized throughout the year. The Oakwood Farmers' Market, held monthly, is a popular event where residents can purchase fresh produce and artisan goods.

Overall, Oakwood offers a desirable mix of urban convenience and suburban tranquility, making it a sought-after area to live in Yorkshire.

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Oakwood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.824151/-1.494086 or Grid Reference SE3336. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lidgett Lane and Lidgett Avenue junction

This stone post is on the east side of Lidgett Lane, and at the junction with Lidgett Avenue. The stone faces west and the benchmark is cut about 1 foot from ground level.

Mel Towler

Lidgett Lane and Lidgett Avenue junction

This stone post is on the east side of Lidgett Lane, and at the junction with Lidgett Avenue. The stone faces west and there is a benchmark cut about 1 foot from ground level.

Mel Towler

The Lake, Gledhow Valley Woods, Leeds

This was part of the landscaping of the Gledhow Hall parkland, but was altered in the 1950s to provide flood attenuation, hence the elaborate outlet weir and screens. The bay and screen in this image puzzles me - is it an inlet or an outlet?

Humphrey Bolton

"I'm not dead yet", Gledhow Valley Woods

Oak leaves sprouting from a tree stump.

Humphrey Bolton

Path at the top of the valley slope, Gledhow Valley Woods, Leeds

Humphrey Bolton

Heritage Open Day at Gipton Spa Bath House, Leeds

This was organised by the Friends of Gledhow Valley Woods. Refreshments were available and various items were on sale.

Humphrey Bolton

Entrance to Gipton Spa Bath House, Leeds

The entrance is into a small room with a fireplace and a basin with spring water. There is a doorway into the bath, to the right. The bath is fed by a spring, and has moss on the bottom. An inscription gives the date 1671 for the building.

Humphrey Bolton

Inscription in Gipton Spa Bath House, Leeds

According to the listing details the inscription is: Hoc faecit Edwardus Waddington de Gleadhowe Annovae Domini 1671.

Humphrey Bolton

New Testament Church of God, Easterly Road

The congregation was celebrating its 60th anniversary; according to Wikipedia Link

it was built in 1927 as a Christian Scientist meeting room and the NTCG moved into the building in 1985.

Stephen Craven

Plaque to R V Nelson

The plaque is on a New Testament church SE3235 : New Testament Church of God, Easterly Road and is a tribute to their former pastor.

Stephen Craven

Ice cream van at Roundhay Park

Always a popular treat.

Stephen Craven

Funfair at Roundhay Park

A seasonal attraction rather than a permanent one.

Stephen Craven

Skatepark at Roundhay Park

See also SE3237 : Skate park; there's a playground beyond.

Stephen Craven

Ashley Road, Leeds

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Potternewton gurdwara

The building is the former Potternewton Park Mansion, seen here from the rear. Grade II listed (list entry 1256051). It is now the Gurdwara Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, to give its full name, hence the tall orange flagpole.

Stephen Craven

Potternewton Park Mansion

The former industrialist's mansion, built in 1817 and seen here from the front facing into the park, is grade II listed (list entry 1256051). According to another contributor it was bought by Leeds Corporation in 1900 and used as an art gallery, later as a college building. It is now the Gurdwara Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji SE3136 : Potternewton gurdwara.

Stephen Craven

Plaque on Potternewton Park Mansion

The rather faded plaque notes the mansion's 19th century origins and says it is now a college building. That use has in turn ceased and the building is a gurdwara. For context, see SE3136 : Potternewton Park Mansion.

Stephen Craven