High Street

DAVID SCHOLES Ltd
Nathan H Pickersgill
David Scholes

In existence in 1876
In existence in 1866

Developed in piecemeal fashion on both sides of High St. Operated for about 100 years from the 1860s.

All the old stone parts are now demolished. The newer brick part with concrete (not wooden) floors still stands and is used for storing records.

Albion Street

J & S RHODES Ltd - see Prospect Mill
J Stanhope and Son
J Ross

In existence in 1876
In existence in 1866

By the time the Town Hall was built it was a substantial building and it dominated the rear of the civic building. Rhodes' purchased it in 1890 and concentrated on scribbling and spinning. Closed about 1960.

Demolished about 1962 with no trace now remaining. The site is now a part of Morrison's Supermarket main store and some of the adjoining car park.

Rods Mill Lane

WATSON & HOLTON
Isaac C Watson & Son
J & S Webster
Watson Rhodes & Co
Crowther & Hudson
Isaac Crowther

In existence in 1876
In existence in 1866

It was a textile factory from 1800 to the 1930s the second steam-driven mill in the town. Tattered history:- 4/1/1802: destroyed by fire; 14/4/1824 : mill burnt down; 11/12/1889: Serious fire. Taken over by Harry Hardy in the 1930s for use as a chemical and fertiliser manufacturer and fumigation service supplier.

Croft House built by Isaac Crowther next to the mill still stands. Some of the mill remains but it is mostly derelict. Rentokil were the last company to use the site after Harry Hardy.

Topcliffe Lane

BARRON & Co
N H Pickersgill's Successors

Still working for textile purposes in 1968

Relatively modern rag warehouse and shoddy mill that is still producing blend today. About 90 years old.

Barron & Co still collect and distribute rags and produce all grades of shoddy and mungo.

Position not known.

JOHN GREENWOOD

In existence in 1876

Only known information is that it existed in 1876 with 3 rag machines.

Springfield Lane

HIELD Bros Ltd
Hudson Sykes & Bousfield Ltd
Hudson Sykes & Co
Dixon Nicholls & Co

In existence in 1876
In existence in 1866
Still working for textile purposes in 1968

Built in 1860s and used by Hudson et al from 1874 to 1930s when it was taken over by Hield Bros. Still involved in textile production.

Most of mill is derelict but some parts are still used by Hields' for finishing worsted pieces. Ear marked for demolition and replacement by 250 houses.

Texas Street

THOMAS AMBLER Ltd
Associated Weavers Ltd
Morley Cotton Spinning Co Ltd

Like other mills in the area was built in 1906. The structure collapsed in the late 1940s. Built to produce cotton warps for Morley trade.

The site was cleared after the structural collapse when machinery fell through the floors. Now an open space used by Meakin Transport.

Bridge Street/Tingley Common

HUMPHREY BRADLEY Ltd

Still working for textile purposes in 1968

Wm Smith regarded this as an Ardsley mill. Built as 7-bay mill in 1868. Extended to the road-side with 13 window rows in 1880s.

Now called Tingley Bar Industrial Estate with around 16 small diverse companies on the site.

Topcliffe Lane

DAVID BANKS

Wilsons (Topcliffe) Ltd

Still working for textile purposes in 1968

Dated 1906. 3-storey 10 bay block. Banks' were mungo and shoddy manufacturers and rag merchants. Used about 70 years for original purpose.

Building in good condition. Used by Alwyn Ash Cabinet maker.

Valley Road

J & S RHODES Ltd
Chas Scarth & Sons Ltd
Valley Mills Co
A Scott & Son

In existence in 1876
In existence in 1866

The last steam-driven mill built down the Valley Beck before Morley had piped water. 12/1/1887: Burnt down. Bought by Rhodes' in 1919.

Building was beyond the gas works near Morley Low Station. Finally it burnt down and was demolished. Site now divided between Orcol Fuel Oil and Harder Bros Sausages.

Brunswick Street

BENN & WEBSTER Ltd
S Binks
James Sharp

In existence in 1876
In existence in 1866
Still working for textile purposes in 1968

On site of a former dye-works this was a typical Morley Mil in size and output. Failed to re-open in early 1970s after the Morley Feast Holidays. Textile operations for 110 years.

After standing empty for 15 years it was finally converted into Victoria Court luxury flats in an excellent scheme which has further housing in area of outbuildings and dams of old mill.

Bridge Street

WILLIAM SCARTH - also worked in part of Field part of Albert Mills.
J Webster & Son
Thomas Briggs

In existence in 1876
In existence in 1866

Part of Wm. Scarth's much larger concern. Converted to making of textile machinery by Lumb Walshaw & White.

A section demolished for the Bridge St/High St round-about. The remains is used by J Cowling (Salvage).

Wesley Street (54) (Aka Perseverance In 1863 Local Board Survey)

Wesley Street

CHAS. SCARTH & SONS LTD
W Ramsden
E Ellis

In existence in 1876
In existence in 1866

Textile mill from about 1860 to inter-war depression years. Folded when Chas. Scarth & Sons went bankrupt. Oldest parts near Queen Street have been demolished but the base of what was Morley's tallest mill chimney is still visible behind the Yorkshire Bank.

The only mill (partially) on Queen St. The town centre buildings were demolished in the 1930s for Woolworth's and Boots (now Yorks. Bank and Halifax Bldg Soc.). Fire Station and morgue during WW2. Main building refurbished in 1970s. Now the Environment Agency and Social Security Benefits Agency.