Ripleyville

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Ripleyville

606 Business Park Business Park off Staithgate Lane. — 606 Business Park Credit: JThomas

Ripleyville is a small village located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the city of Bradford and is known for its picturesque surroundings and close-knit community. The village is home to a population of approximately 2,000 residents, many of whom have lived in Ripleyville for generations.

Ripleyville has a rich history, dating back to the 18th century when it was established as a farming community. Over the years, the village has grown and developed, with a range of amenities now available to residents, including a primary school, a village hall, and several local shops and businesses.

The village is surrounded by lush green countryside, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. There are a number of walking and cycling routes in the area, as well as several parks and green spaces where residents can relax and enjoy the scenery.

Overall, Ripleyville is a charming and welcoming village, with a strong sense of community spirit and a peaceful, rural atmosphere. It is a popular place to live for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a quieter, more relaxed pace of living.

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Ripleyville Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.783153/-1.745756 or Grid Reference SE1631. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

606 Business Park

Business Park off Staithgate Lane.

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Bradford Interchange Station

Viewed from the end of Platform 3, with a Grand Central Class 180 Diesel Unit at Platform 1. This would form the 10.22am service to London Kings Cross

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Polish Anna, Oastler Centre, Bradford

This stencilled artwork, by the Bristol artist Stewy, was installed about April 2021, on the outside wall of the Oastler Centre. It is on the wall facing Northgate, very near the corner with John Street. Polish Anna was a well known character around Bradford markets in the 1970's and 80's, when I lived in Bradford. I remember seeing her often, always with badges on her clothes, usually with a Morrisons carrier bag (faithfully reproduced here), a loud deep singing voice and with a stick. The story I heard was that she was a Pole who had been incarcerated in one of the Nazi concentration camps in WW2, and had been subjected to medical experiments by doctors there. My neighbour, who knew her better, said she was very kind to children, was very strong - when drunk it was known that 3 or 4 policemen were needed to control her. The Bradford Telegraph and Argus ran some articles of people's memories of Anna - on Sept 22 2020 Link

Oct 7 2020 Link

See also this Telegraph and Argus article from Apr 2021 about the 4 artworks by Stewy in central Bradford Link

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Former Bradford Register Office building, Manor Row

When I lived in Bradford in the 1970's, I attended a wedding here on a very snowy winter's day. The weather had caused chaos in the city, many brides or grooms were delayed, and the timetable was abandoned, with couples being married whenever they were both there. As for myself, I was there in anorak and boots, having helped the groom's family to dig their car out from the snow and getting an invitation once it was moving. I hurriedly got my camera, which was lucky as I was the only person at the wedding with a camera so I became the official photographer. The Register Office is now at Bradford City Hall, and this building appears to be empty. See SE1633 : Plaque on the wall of the former Register Office, Manor Row

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Plaque on the wall of the former Register Office, Manor Row

The plaque tells us that the building was constructed in 1877 to the design of Bradford architects Andrews and Pepper and was originally the offices of the Board of Guardians. See SE1633 : Former Bradford Register Office building, Manor Row.

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Statue of Richard Oastler, Oastler Square, Bradford

Richard Oastler was an early campaigner for improved conditions in factories, his campaign led to the first Act of Parliament to limit the hours that could be worked by children. He is also one of my distant relatives, descended from my 6xgreat grandfather Sampson Oastler of Kirby Wiske in North Yorkshire. See Wikipedia article Link

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Statue of Richard Oastler, Bradford

See also SE1633 : Statue of Richard Oastler, Oastler Square, Bradford

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Statue of Richard Oastler, Oastler Square, Bradford

See also SE1633 : Statue of Richard Oastler, Oastler Square, Bradford

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The 12:00 train to Leeds, platform 1 Forster Square station

My train to Leeds, one of 3 waiting at Platform 1. The bridge in the background carries Hamm Strasse over the railway lines. See Wikipedia Link

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Forster Square Station, Bradford

The 11:46 train to Ilkley leaving from platform 2, the 12:00 to Leeds waits at platform 1 on the right. The bridge in the background carries Hamm Strasse over the railway lines. See Wikipedia Link

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Hamm Strasse bridge from Forster Square station

Seen from platform 1, the 12:00 train to Leeds waiting on the right.

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Wakefield Road near Dudley Hill, Bradford

Looking south towards Dudley Hill roundabout on the Bradford Outer Ring Road, which passes over Wakefield Road, which then becomes Tong Street at the other side of the underpass.

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Pop-up Cycle Lane on Wakefield Road, Bradford

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TLC Bus Depot, Spring Mill Street, Bradford

A quite new depot to replace their old one on Linton Street, which was probably too small, requiring vehicles to be parked out on the street. Link

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Old Go-Ahead London Bus

Parked in the yard of the former Bradford City Transport, Ludlam Street Bus Depot.

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Former Bus Depot, Mill Lane, Bradford

The former Bradford City Transport Ludlam Street Depot, which became the West Yorkshire Transport Museum after closure. It has since been (and possibly still is) a car dealership.

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Manchester Road, Bradford, with a Pop-Up Cycle Lane

When the guided busway was constructed in the middle of Manchester Road, each carriageway was reduced to 2 lanes. Hence the need to use part of the pavement for the cycle lane. Fortunately neither see much use.

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Santander Regional Office, Bradford

Built on part of the site of the original Interchange Bus Station, which was a huge unwelcoming structure. Viewed from the entrance to the current, much smaller and more welcoming, bus station.

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Ripleyville is located at Grid Ref: SE1631 (Lat: 53.783153, Lng: -1.745756)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Bradford

Police Authority: West Yorkshire