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America Moor

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America Moor

Morley Victoria Primary School An old-style Board school, built in 1901 as an infant school, still in its original use as part of an expanded school offering age 3-11 provision. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5084843">SE2528 : Morley Victoria Primary School</a>.
Morley Victoria Primary School Credit: Stephen Craven

America Moor is a small village located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the beautiful North York Moors National Park, it is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and offers a peaceful countryside setting for its residents and visitors alike.

The village is known for its rich history, dating back to the medieval era. The name "America Moor" is believed to have been derived from the Old English word "amer", meaning bitter or sour, and "moor", referring to the marshy and moorland terrain found in the area.

Despite its small size, America Moor has a close-knit community that takes pride in its local traditions and heritage. The village features several well-preserved historic buildings, including a picturesque church dating back to the 12th century. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, boasts beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architectural details.

Nature lovers are drawn to America Moor for its scenic walking trails and abundant wildlife. The surrounding moorland offers opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and enjoying the breathtaking views of rolling hills and heather-covered landscapes. The village is also home to a number of rare plant species, making it a haven for botany enthusiasts.

While America Moor may be off the beaten path, its peaceful ambiance and natural beauty make it a hidden gem within the Yorkshire countryside. Visitors seeking tranquility and a glimpse into the region's history will find solace in this charming village.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.732455/-1.604784 or Grid Reference SE2626. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Morley Victoria Primary School An old-style Board school, built in 1901 as an infant school, still in its original use as part of an expanded school offering age 3-11 provision. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5084843">SE2528 : Morley Victoria Primary School</a>.
Morley Victoria Primary School
An old-style Board school, built in 1901 as an infant school, still in its original use as part of an expanded school offering age 3-11 provision. See also SE2528 : Morley Victoria Primary School.
Morley Victoria Primary School - datestone The school's website says it was opened in 1901, though this foundation stone has the date 1895, and I find it hard to believe that it would have taken over five years to erect the single-storey building, even in those days. The architects are given as T A Buttery and S B Birds - not a well-known firm, though Buttery was responsible for a nearby chapel of the same date <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6589651">SE2427 : Former Bruntcliffe Primitive Methodist Chapel</a>.
Morley Victoria Primary School - datestone
The school's website says it was opened in 1901, though this foundation stone has the date 1895, and I find it hard to believe that it would have taken over five years to erect the single-storey building, even in those days. The architects are given as T A Buttery and S B Birds - not a well-known firm, though Buttery was responsible for a nearby chapel of the same date SE2427 : Former Bruntcliffe Primitive Methodist Chapel.
Morley Hole Otherwise known as Morley Bottoms, this is an area that was cleared of slum housing in the 1930s and never rebuilt. It is now at least de-facto a public open space.
Morley Hole
Otherwise known as Morley Bottoms, this is an area that was cleared of slum housing in the 1930s and never rebuilt. It is now at least de-facto a public open space.
Morley Manor The original Manor House of Morley was demolished in the 1930s; the name has been adopted by this residential care home that occupies what is probably a 19th century property.
Morley Manor
The original Manor House of Morley was demolished in the 1930s; the name has been adopted by this residential care home that occupies what is probably a 19th century property.
Old mill building, Brunswick Street, Morley Part of a former woollen mill, the rest of which has been demolished for more modern housing. It looks to have been converted to apartments.
Old mill building, Brunswick Street, Morley
Part of a former woollen mill, the rest of which has been demolished for more modern housing. It looks to have been converted to apartments.
Rehoboth burial ground, Dawson Hill, Morley Rehoboth Congregational Chapel was built in 1835. The chapel itself closed in the 1960s and was demolished a long time ago; its graveyard is unfenced but rather overgrown, especially at the west end.
Rehoboth burial ground, Dawson Hill, Morley
Rehoboth Congregational Chapel was built in 1835. The chapel itself closed in the 1960s and was demolished a long time ago; its graveyard is unfenced but rather overgrown, especially at the west end.
Dawson Hill, Morley If this minor road was surfaced in the past, it is no longer, save for the pavement. The planter is presumably to prevent moor vehicles from using it.
Dawson Hill, Morley
If this minor road was surfaced in the past, it is no longer, save for the pavement. The planter is presumably to prevent moor vehicles from using it.
Dawson Hill, Morley - east end If this minor road was surfaced in the past, it is no longer, save for the pavement. The planters are presumably to prevent moor vehicles from using it.
Dawson Hill, Morley - east end
If this minor road was surfaced in the past, it is no longer, save for the pavement. The planters are presumably to prevent moor vehicles from using it.
Shops and offices on Queen Street, Morley Viewed from Queen's Promenade.
Shops and offices on Queen Street, Morley
Viewed from Queen's Promenade.
Former church of St Mary-in-the-Wood, Morley A former Congregational church built in 1878, architects Lockwood and Mawson. It closed in 2008 and has been derelict since a fire in June 2010. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/452849">SE2628 : St Mary's in the Wood URC</a>] shows the spire before closure. The churchyard was closed to new burials in 1908; its gates are now locked shut, presumably as the ruin is dangerous. The site has a much longer history, as documented on several local websites, as it is believed to be the site of the original Saxon church, replaced c. 13th century by one that became Presbyterian in the Commonwealth era of the 17th century and remained 'nonconformist' ever after. Despite what the entry on Wikipedia implies, the Church of England now makes no claim to the site.
Former church of St Mary-in-the-Wood, Morley
A former Congregational church built in 1878, architects Lockwood and Mawson. It closed in 2008 and has been derelict since a fire in June 2010. SE2628 : St Mary's in the Wood URC] shows the spire before closure. The churchyard was closed to new burials in 1908; its gates are now locked shut, presumably as the ruin is dangerous. The site has a much longer history, as documented on several local websites, as it is believed to be the site of the original Saxon church, replaced c. 13th century by one that became Presbyterian in the Commonwealth era of the 17th century and remained 'nonconformist' ever after. Despite what the entry on Wikipedia implies, the Church of England now makes no claim to the site.
Path below the war memorial in Scatcherd Park The park is named after the family who owned Morley House that stood near this eastern end of the park; the western end occupies the site of a former quarry.
Path below the war memorial in Scatcherd Park
The park is named after the family who owned Morley House that stood near this eastern end of the park; the western end occupies the site of a former quarry.
War memorial in Scatcherd Park The memorial stands virtually on the grid line. It is listed grade II (list entry 1263207) and dates from c1922 (according to Historic England; 1927 according to another of our contributors <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/609859">SE2627 : Morley War Memorial</a>). It is more a symbol of Empire than most memorials of its time. The bronze statue representing Britannia stands on a granite plinth surrounded by the heads of lions. Panels either side list casualties of World War I in a single alphabetical sequence, and those of World War II by district.
War memorial in Scatcherd Park
The memorial stands virtually on the grid line. It is listed grade II (list entry 1263207) and dates from c1922 (according to Historic England; 1927 according to another of our contributors SE2627 : Morley War Memorial). It is more a symbol of Empire than most memorials of its time. The bronze statue representing Britannia stands on a granite plinth surrounded by the heads of lions. Panels either side list casualties of World War I in a single alphabetical sequence, and those of World War II by district.
St Mary's sculpture in Scatcherd Park (1) A stone sculpture by Melanie Wilks (2017) marking the history of the nearby church of St Mary-in-the-Wood that finally closed in 2008. The four sides represent the 17th century chapel, the 1872 rebuild <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7153634">SE2628 : Former church of St Mary-in-the-Wood, Morley</a>, the formation of the United Reformed Church in 1972, and the present building on a different site (a former Sunday School) <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2727156">SE2627 : St Mary's in the Wood, Morley</a>.
St Mary's sculpture in Scatcherd Park (1)
A stone sculpture by Melanie Wilks (2017) marking the history of the nearby church of St Mary-in-the-Wood that finally closed in 2008. The four sides represent the 17th century chapel, the 1872 rebuild SE2628 : Former church of St Mary-in-the-Wood, Morley, the formation of the United Reformed Church in 1972, and the present building on a different site (a former Sunday School) SE2627 : St Mary's in the Wood, Morley.
St Mary's sculpture in Scatcherd Park (2) A stone sculpture by Melanie Wilks (2017) marking the history of the nearby church of St Mary-in-the-Wood that finally closed in 2008. The four sides represent the 17th century chapel, the 1872 rebuild <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7153634">SE2628 : Former church of St Mary-in-the-Wood, Morley</a>, the formation of the United Reformed Church in 1972, and the present building on a different site (a former Sunday School) <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2727156">SE2627 : St Mary's in the Wood, Morley</a>.
St Mary's sculpture in Scatcherd Park (2)
A stone sculpture by Melanie Wilks (2017) marking the history of the nearby church of St Mary-in-the-Wood that finally closed in 2008. The four sides represent the 17th century chapel, the 1872 rebuild SE2628 : Former church of St Mary-in-the-Wood, Morley, the formation of the United Reformed Church in 1972, and the present building on a different site (a former Sunday School) SE2627 : St Mary's in the Wood, Morley.
Park House, Queen Street, Morley A grade II listed 19th century property (list entry 1250178). Formerly a Liberal Club, now occupied by J W Binks, funeral directors.
Park House, Queen Street, Morley
A grade II listed 19th century property (list entry 1250178). Formerly a Liberal Club, now occupied by J W Binks, funeral directors.
Shops on Queen Street, Morley The northern end of the town's main shopping street.
Shops on Queen Street, Morley
The northern end of the town's main shopping street.
Titus Salt plaque, Queen Street, Morley A pair of plaques commemorates Sir Titus Salt, born in Morley Manor that stood on (or close to) this site. The Manor was demolished in the 1930s to make way for a shopping development (probably itself replaced several decades later, as the shops now on the site look much more recent than 1930).
Titus Salt plaque, Queen Street, Morley
A pair of plaques commemorates Sir Titus Salt, born in Morley Manor that stood on (or close to) this site. The Manor was demolished in the 1930s to make way for a shopping development (probably itself replaced several decades later, as the shops now on the site look much more recent than 1930).
Ernie Wise statue, Queen Street, Morley The actor and comedian lived in the area as a child and started a professional career aged 12 after winning a talent contest in Morley. His widow paid for this statue by local sculptor Melanie Wilks in 2010. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1769639">SE2627 : Ernie Wise - Queen Street</a>.
Ernie Wise statue, Queen Street, Morley
The actor and comedian lived in the area as a child and started a professional career aged 12 after winning a talent contest in Morley. His widow paid for this statue by local sculptor Melanie Wilks in 2010. See also SE2627 : Ernie Wise - Queen Street.
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America Moor is located at Grid Ref: SE2626 (Lat: 53.732455, Lng: -1.604784)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Leeds

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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Turning Circle
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Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Fee: yes
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Post Box
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Bus Stop
Britannia Road Cardigan Avenue
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McDonald's
Addr City: Leeds
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: LS27 0BN
Addr Street: Howley Park Road
Addr Suburb: Morley
Brand: McDonald's
Brand Wikidata: Q38076
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Contact Website: https://www.mcdonalds.com/gb/en-gb/location/leeds/asda-morley/cooperative-road/8261331.html
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Pharmacy
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Addr City: Leeds
Addr Postcode: LS27 0BP
Addr Street: Howley Park Road
Addr Suburb: Morley
Brand: Asda
Brand Wikidata: Q297410
Brand Wikipedia: en:Asda
Contact Phone: +44 113 201 2610
Contact Website: https://storelocator.asda.com/yorkshire-&-humber/morley/howley-park-road/pharmacy
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Little Scallywags Soft Play
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Addr Housename: Vantage Point
Addr Postcode: LS27 0SU
Addr Street: Howley Park Road
Addr Suburb: Morley
Addr Unit: 11
Fhrs Id: 1125156
Indoor: yes
Old Name: Buttons
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Frisky Bear Brewing Co
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Addr Housename: Vantage Point
Addr Postcode: LS27 0SU
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Claire's
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