Swallow Hill

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Swallow Hill

Wyther Parade A row of shops on the north side of Stanningley Road, occupying an eclectic set of buildings, so clearly not planned as a shopping parade. As of 2021 it comprises Cuccina (takeaway), UB Studio (hairdresser, formerly EGAS <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1765111">SE2534 : Everall Gas Appliance Spares - Stanningley Road</a>), Stanningley Wines (convenience store), We Are Vapes (formerly Daniels Cafe <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2373787">SE2534 : Daniels Cafe &amp; Take Away - Stanningley Road</a>), Pure Raw Feeds, Burgerama, FibreMold, Mother India (another takeaway) and Menz (sic) Hair Studio. — Wyther Parade Credit: Stephen Craven

Swallow Hill is a picturesque village located in the heart of Yorkshire, England. Nestled amidst rolling green hills and surrounded by lush countryside, it offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents and visitors alike. The village is situated just a few miles away from the bustling market town of Harrogate, making it a desirable place to live for those seeking a rural retreat with easy access to amenities.

One of the defining features of Swallow Hill is its charming architecture. The village is characterized by its traditional stone cottages and quaint village green, which add to its overall charm and character. Many of these historic buildings date back several centuries, providing a glimpse into the rich history and heritage of the area.

The natural beauty of the surrounding landscape is a major draw for both locals and tourists. Swallow Hill is blessed with stunning panoramic views, allowing residents to soak in the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which is just a stone's throw away. The area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a plethora of walking and hiking trails, as well as opportunities for fishing and birdwatching.

Despite its rural location, Swallow Hill is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The village has a regular bus service, providing convenient access to Harrogate and other neighboring areas. Additionally, the nearby A1 motorway ensures that major cities such as Leeds and York are easily accessible by car.

Overall, Swallow Hill is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and scenic way of life, making it a highly sought-after location for residents and visitors seeking a slice of rural paradise in Yorkshire.

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Swallow Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.795367/-1.608292 or Grid Reference SE2533. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wyther Parade

A row of shops on the north side of Stanningley Road, occupying an eclectic set of buildings, so clearly not planned as a shopping parade. As of 2021 it comprises Cuccina (takeaway), UB Studio (hairdresser, formerly EGAS SE2534 : Everall Gas Appliance Spares - Stanningley Road), Stanningley Wines (convenience store), We Are Vapes (formerly Daniels Cafe SE2534 : Daniels Cafe & Take Away - Stanningley Road), Pure Raw Feeds, Burgerama, FibreMold, Mother India (another takeaway) and Menz (sic) Hair Studio.

Stephen Craven

Trevor's memorial box

A recent work by the Bramley Tate group, maybe commissioned specially for the family of someone called Trevor in whose loving memory it is dedicated. This is on the corner of Trescoe Avenue.

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August dandelions

August seems rather late in the year for this fine display of dandelions, usually thought of as a spring flower. But the plantlife.org.uk website says they can flower as late as October. For a wider view of the houses behind, see SE2533 : Staggered terrace houses, Henconner Lane, Bramley.

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Henconner Lane shops (3)

Not counting the Leeds Bacon Company at left, as of 2021 the other shops comprise Jackson's Stores (formerly Premier), Curry Corner (formerly Lighthouse fish and chips SE2533 : Henconner Lane shops (2)), and in the second block Canton Takeaway, TLC hair design, Local Barber (formerly Xerxes), Ewe Move (estate agent - formerly Antique garden SE2533 : Henconner Lane shops), Pizza Corner and one other (not legible).

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Armley Mills museum, main building

This is the main building of the early 19th century woollen mills, replacing a smaller building destroyed by fire in 1805. It now hosts an industrial museum is grade II* listed (list entry 1255747).

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Armley Mills museum, flood markers

When I photographed the lower flood marker (showing the level of the worst known flood in 1866) in 2015 SE2734 : Leeds Industrial Museum: flood marker, I could not have known that a worse one would follow within months. The effect of the 2015 flood can still be seen on the stonework nearly six years later.

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Armley Mills museum, diesel locomotive

The museum has a collection of small industrial railway locomotives and wagons built in Leeds, which was a major railway engineering centre until the mid 20th century. This is a 300 horsepower diesel locomotive of 1934 by Hudswell Clarke, one of the largest of its type at that date, though modest by the standards of post-war diesel locos.

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Armley Mills museum, battery locomotives

The museum has a collection of small industrial railway locomotives and wagons built in Leeds, which was a major railway engineering centre until the mid 20th century. The yellow object here is battery pack of a cabless electric locomotive built for an overseas mine, and beyond it an early battery-electric loco in green.

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Armley Mills museum, flow through the sluice

The water in the millpond is lower here than when I photographed it in 2015 SE2734 : Leeds Industrial Museum: mill pond, because the sluice was open on this occasion, allowing water to flow back out to the river. To the left are the arched openings to the channels that originally fed six waterwheels, one of which is preserved. See SE2734 : Armley Mills, Armley, Leeds for a clearer view of the sluice.

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Systime computer, Armley Mills museum

This Systime 'Mini-computer' (so called by comparison with a 'mainframe') with its large disks of 2.8 megabyte capacity is exactly the type on which I learnt to write computer code in 1979. It's now a museum piece.

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Armley Mills museum - closed footbridge

The cable-stay bridge was provided to link the museum to the car park of Cardigan Fields shopping centre on the far bank of the river. It is now permanently closed off by gates at both ends.

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Armley Mills museum - workers memorial tree

The tree was planted in 1992 in memory of all those killed by industrial accidents and diseases (including by implication my late father-in-law, whom I never met).

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Armley Mills museum - workers memorial tree plaque

The tree SE2734 : Armley Mills museum - workers memorial tree was planted in 1992 in memory of all those killed by industrial accidents and diseases.

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Armley Mills museum - the colour garden

The colour garden grows plants that yield dyestuffs, such as madder (red) and woad (blue). In the museum you can see cloth woven with yarn dyed with these natural colours.

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Preparing for the lights (1)

Following the vehicle collision in March 2021 that resulted in damage to Wyther Lane bridge, traffic lights are now being installed. Here we see an area prepared to receive a set of lights, and a storage compound with cable ducts and other materials.

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Preparing for the lights (2)

Following the vehicle collision in March 2021 that resulted in damage to Wyther Lane bridge, traffic lights are now being installed. Here we see a trench prepared to receive a cable duct. The space between the two sets of barriers has been left clear for pedestrians and cyclists while the bridge is closed to motor vehicles.

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Repaired bridge parapet on Wyther Lane

Following the vehicle collision in March 2021 that resulted in damage to Wyther Lane bridge SE2535 : Displaced stones, Wyther Lane bridge, a permanent repair was completed in September. The bridge remains closed to motor traffic (not to cyclists, as shown here) until permanent traffic lights have been installed.

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