Upper Armley

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Upper Armley

Defibrillator, Lilac Grove The defibrillator is on one of the houses in Lilac Grove on Victoria Park Avenue. I presume it&#039;s intended for public use when needed. — Defibrillator, Lilac Grove Credit: Stephen Craven

Upper Armley is a small suburban area located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated on the western outskirts of Leeds, it lies approximately 2 miles west of the city center. The neighborhood is nestled between the River Aire to the east and the rolling hills of Yorkshire to the west.

Upper Armley is primarily a residential area, characterized by a mix of housing styles, including terraced houses, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. The community is known for its tight-knit feel and friendly atmosphere, attracting families and professionals looking for a quieter place to call home.

Despite its residential focus, Upper Armley benefits from a range of amenities and services. Local shops, supermarkets, and convenience stores cater to the day-to-day needs of residents, while a variety of eateries, cafes, and pubs offer dining and socializing options. The area also features green spaces and parks, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and leisurely strolls.

Transportation links are well-established, with regular bus services connecting Upper Armley to Leeds city center and other surrounding areas. The nearby Armley Moor train station offers additional transport options, facilitating easy access to the wider region.

Upper Armley boasts a rich historical heritage, with several notable landmarks in the vicinity. The Grade II listed Armley Mills, once the world's largest woollen mill, stands as a testament to the area's industrial past. Additionally, the captivating ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, a medieval Cistercian monastery, lie a short distance away, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's history.

Overall, Upper Armley presents an attractive residential option, combining a peaceful environment, convenient amenities, and a touch of history amidst the picturesque Yorkshire landscape.

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Upper Armley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.802534/-1.601393 or Grid Reference SE2634. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Defibrillator, Lilac Grove

The defibrillator is on one of the houses in Lilac Grove on Victoria Park Avenue. I presume it's intended for public use when needed.

Stephen Craven

Road closed at Wyther Lane bridge

Stephen Craven

Crash deck, Wyther Lane bridge

Nearly five months after the collision that damaged the bridge parapets SE2535 : Damage to Wyther Lane bridge, work had begin on the repair. It was due to last three weeks, but one week into that period only this crash deck had been installed below the bridge to stop debris falling into the canal or onto the towpath. SE2535 : Wyther Lane canal bridge shows the bridge with parapet intact, some years earlier.

Stephen Craven

Bench by the canal

The canal is actually just off to the right of the photo, and the bench which is adjacent to a path through woodland on the canal bank affords a view of it. This is not the official towpath, which is on the opposite bank.

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Gotts Park golf course

There was no-one playing, despite this being a sunny summer evening.

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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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Brick effect box, Landseer Road

A recent addition to the Bramley Tate outdoor gallery.

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Kirkstall Abbey ruins

David Martin

Kirkstall Weir

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Former mill stream in the woods at Kirkstall

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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.

Stephen Craven

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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Upper Armley is located at Grid Ref: SE2634 (Lat: 53.802534, Lng: -1.601393)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Leeds

Police Authority: West Yorkshire