| Shackleton Knoll | Ref S56 |
See Dole
In 1906, their mills were affected by the fustian weavers' strike.
See
William Pickles
Partners included
brothers John Farrar Shackleton and Joah Dixon Shackleton
and
their uncle Samuel Green.
The partnership was dissolved on 1st October 1870 by mutual consent.
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See
Hudsonites
Recorded on 2nd September 1907, when
it opened at the shop of Frank Steele, bookseller, stationer
and newsagent
This was one of 11 local post offices which – despite popular
protests – were closed in August 2008
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He married Unknown.
Child: William
Mentioned in the Wakefield Court Rolls [1274] when
See
Shackleton
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Mentioned in the Wakefield Court Rolls [1274] when
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Recorded in 1808, when
Question:
Does anyone know whether it was connected to Shakespeare
pub?
Owners and tenants have included
Owners and tenants have included
She and Frank Woolrych published the magazine Milltown Memories.
The book, Alice's Album [2004], by
Issy
and
Frank Woolrych,
tells the story of
Crossley Westerman
and
his daughter Ada,
and
Alice Longstaff
See
Calder Valley Offcuts,
Cheers! and
Infamous Yorkshire Women
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 9th Battalion
Lancashire Fusiliers.
He died 26th September 1916.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 3C & 3D],
in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 8th Battalion
King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster).
He died 20th November 1916 (aged 37).
He was buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VIII D 207]
The meetings were later held at what became Ambler Thorn United Methodist Chapel
He was
a member of Salem United Methodist Sunday School /
a telegraph messenger [1901] /
a coal merchant's clerk [1911].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in a gas attack at Ypres whilst stretcher-bearing [14th
December 1915].
He was buried at Ferme-Olivier Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref 2 K 4].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Salem United Methodist Chapel
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He frequently travelled by boat, and when he read of the sinking of
the Titanic in a special edition of the Halifax Evening Courier,
he rang to break the news to the White Star shipping line at
their offices in Liverpool
He was educated at Horton College Bradford.
He
he served as a Private
with Company 8 of the 4th West Yorkshire Rifles Volunteers.
He was a draper's assistant in Wakefield [1851].
He (possibly) moved to Halifax [1861]
In January 1862, he joined the Militia in Halifax.
He joined the Gorilla Small Bore Club in Halifax and won
several prizes over the next 3 years.
In 1862, he joined the National Rifle Association.
On 22nd July 1865, he won the Queen's Prize of the National
Rifle Association for shooting at Wimbledon.
He was described as
and was greeted by a crowd of around 35,000 people as he and 4 other
Halifax prizemen returned to Halifax.
Members of the regiment formed a guard of honour
The winner could choose to receive £250 in cash or in any other
form.
John chose a silver tea service with the balance of cash in a
blue silk purse.
He was in partnership with his brothers as woolstaplers in Bradford
[1865].
In 1867, he married Jane Ann Earl [1846-1898] of Richmond, in
Richmond.
Children:
They lived at
John died whilst on holiday at Arncliffe, Westmorland [1890]
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He was
a member of St James's Spiritual Temple, Halifax /
a cotton operative [1911] /
a munitions worker for Butler's.
During World War I,
he enlisted [June 1917]
and served as a Private
with the 1st Battalion
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
He was killed in action [31st July 1917].
He was buried at Artillery Wood Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II D 4].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He was
a hand loom weaver (carpet) [1851] /
a carpet weaver (power loom) [1861] /
a carpet weaver [1871, 1881].
He married Mary [1817-1885].
Children:
They lived at
Mary died 24th December 1885 (aged 68).
In 1891, the widowed Thomas was a lodger with son-in-law John Jenkinson
Thomas died 1st February 1895 (aged 76).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2626]
with grandson Willie Sharman who died 2nd February 1876 (aged
15 months)
He was
a wool buyer [1861] /
a master worsted spinner [1871].
He married Emily [1831-1882].
Child:
Emily Lacey [1863-1893] who married Rowland Evans Ellis & was buried with her parents
The family lived at
William died 23rd November 1878 (aged 44).
Emily died 25th April 1882 (aged 51).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1330]
Born in Halifax.
He was
a carpet printer [1871] /
a wine & spirit warehouseman [1881, 1891, 1901, 1911].
In 1872, he married Catherine McDonald [1849-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Catherine died 1st May 1911.
William died 16th October 1933.
They both died at home.
The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
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The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
Established around 1903 by Arthur Edouarde Sharp.
Alphonse Sharp was also associated with the Company.
Closed in 19??
See
Sharp & Mallett
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T. & J. Binns worked for them before taking over the business
and establishing T. & J. Binns & Company
Partners included
Arthur Edouarde Sharp,
George Edward Mallett,
and
Alphonse Sharp.
In 1914, J. F. Walsh designed some of the buildings.
The partnership was dissolved on 1st January 1915 and Sharp &
Mallett Limited succeeded to the business.
During World War I,
as a part of the war effort, the company manufactured picric acid,
which was used as an explosive charge in shells.
There was an explosion at the Copley site on
22nd December 1917.
The factory was rebuilt and Alph Sharp & Company (possibly) took
over the premises.
The company also controlled the North Dean Munitions Factory, Greetland
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They were at 32 Bradford Road [1901, 1922].
In 1894, they were receiving tenders for the construction of houses
at Harriet Street, Brighouse for the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited.
Their work included
Established by George Sharp.
They were at Wellcroft Nurseries, Hipperholme [1905]
Partners included
James Sharp
and
Milton Sheridan Sharp
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
He was a brushmaker [1881, 1881].
In [Q4] 1872, he married Hannah Holdsworth in Halifax.
Child: Martha E. [b 1875]
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] were Hannah's mother Mary
& sister Ellen.
A Hannah Sharpin died in Halifax [Q1 1898] (aged 68)
Born in Salendine Nook / Longwood.
He was
a brick maker [1861] /
a farmer of 9 acres [1871] /
a master brick maker employing 4 men & 4 boys [1871] /
a brick maker [1881] /
a brick manufacturer [1891].
Established David Sharratt & Sons Limited.
In [Q3] 1853, he married Martha Jowett [1829-1???] in Keighley.
Children:
They lived at
Established by David Sharratt.
One man was killed and another injured by an explosion at the works on
8th February 1900.
On 1st June 1900, Jonah Scott died from injuries received at
the works
Keith Marsden says that the site of the brickworks
Sharratt's used to get their clay from across the road.
The clay came in big metal tubs, down a thick cable.
On arrival, the tub hit a lever, and it then tipped out the clay and
righted itself.
The tub then went back up the hill over the field to get filled again.
The clay deposit was about half a mile up over the hill.
[Keith] was told the Sharratt's were slave drivers with little pay
On 27th August 1917, the firm bought the Horse & Jockey, Elland
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Born in Shipley.
He was
a brick maker [1871, 1881, 1891] /
a brick & pipe manufacturer [1901] /
with David Sharratt & Sons Limited /
Chairman of Elland District Council [1911].
He married Harriet [1862-19??].
Child:
Martha [b 1898]
On 27th July 1912, a shelter in his memory was opened in the
recreation ground, Elland
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He was
a gas fitter for the Corporation Gas Department [1921] /
landlord of the General Rawdon, Luddendenfoot [1938-1942].
He married (1) Unknown.
Children:
The children were born in Todmorden.
In [Q4] 1920, he married (2) Alice in Todmorden.
They lived at 958 Rochdale Road, Walsden [1921]
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He was
a potter [1851] /
a brick maker.
He married (1) Unknown.
Children:
In 1851, Thomas was widowed and living with sons David
& Robert as lodgers of Thomas Emmott at Firth Carr
Farm, Bradford.
In 1872, he married (2) Betty
Curate at Ripponden [1586-1613].
In 1594, John Hoyle of Clough House, Soyland bequeathed
20/- to Mr Sharrock.
He married Unknown.
Children:
Son of Henry Sharrock.
He succeeded his father as Curate at Ripponden [1613-1623]
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
They were at
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They were at Lister Lane, Halifax [1929, 1936].
Their trade mark was Benjamin Shaw's signature surrounded by
the Latin inscription
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Question:
Can anyone confirm that – as the Comfort illustration
suggests – this and Lower Shaw Booth are the same property?
Is/was there an Upper Shaw Booth?
Owners and tenants have included
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The business became Shaw's of Halifax.
In 1968, the business was sold to Barrs of Glasgow, makers of
Irn-Bru
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John Hankin Shaw was Managing Director [1900]
This closed in 198?, and was taken over by Wilbefort's.
This closed in ????.
The premises subsequently had a number of occupants.
Shaw Hardcastle re-appeared in the Old Arcade, Halifax
See
Mr Booth and
Shay House, Halifax
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Owners and tenants have included
In the 1960s, the land was sold to Halifax Corporation.
A tower block stands on the site
Recorded in 1896, when
they were at Bowood Quarry, Triangle
Partners included
James Shaw,
Joseph Shaw,
William Shaw,
and
Luke Shaw.
In March 1858, the partnership was declared bankrupt.
In June 1858, the bankruptcy was annulled
They occupied
Brook Mill, Stainland, [1770],
Rawroyds Mill [1835],
Brookroyd Mills, Holywell Green,
Holroyds Mill, Holywell Green,
Holme Mill, Stainland,
and
New Mill, Stainland [1905].
In the 1770s, John Shaw started the business at Brook
Mill, Lower Holywell Green, Stainland,
a small mill with its own water-wheel and dam fed by the Holywell Brook.
By 1794, John was joined by his sons Joseph &
George who carried on the business after John
died in 1820.
In 1835, the firm purchased Rawbank or Rawroyds Mill, and it
was agreed that
George Shaw and his sons would run that mill
and Joseph Shaw would still trade under the name of John
Shaw & Sons.
The railway line was extended from Greetland Station to serve the
company's mills.
Aly Lazell of Dartmoor Tweed tells me that
This was Captain John Leslie Morton Shaw, though the
date [1887] is too early.
This was at a time when the woollen industry in Devon was in decline.
Could Shaw's have bought the mill to gain access to the Devon
& Cornwall Longwool sheep?
Other members of Joseph's family joined the firm:
The firm went into liquidation in 1930.
Raymond Morton Shaw kept a part of the business going until he sold
it in 1952.
In nearly 170 years of trading, there was only one strike – by women
narrow-loom weavers in 1890.
See
Joseph Davidson,
The explosion at Holme Mill, Stainland,
Holywell Brook Station,
James Shaw and
Waggon & Horses, Holywell Green
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Subsequent owners and tenants have included
It was named for Shaw Lane, Sowerby.
It was first sung at the Chapel's anniverary in 1865.
This was often known as the Northern Tune for the
carol While shepherds watched
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Owners and tenants have included
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Off Shaw Hill, Halifax.
Owners and tenants have included
The house – and nearby Spring Hall – were used as a
hospital during World War I.
The house had problems with woodworm and was demolished in the early
1920s
See
Spring Hall Hospital, Halifax
In January 1914, they held their annual meeting in the Horton Street
Restaurant, Halifax
Owners and tenants have included
Ann Walker owned the properties [around 1800].
In 1846, the farm was described as
Abraham Berry was a tenant [1847]
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Recorded in 1911 & 1915, when they were at
Spa Well Mill, Elland / Spa Field Mills, Elland
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As shown in the accompanying photograph, the company issued its own
tokens
The park was donated to Elland Urban District Council in 1953
by Raymond Shaw.
The several castle follies in the Park were built by Shaw as
aviaries.
The old Stainland Well was rebuilt near the Park.
See
Castle Farm and
Friends of Shaw Park website
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Owners and tenants have included
Area of Halifax near the Shay.
In July 1844, Halifax Town station for the single branch
line was opened at Shaw Syke.
This became the goods yard.
On
2nd July 1844,
the original Halifax Town station for the single-track branch line
from North Dean was opened at Shaw Syke.
The line joined the Manchester-Leeds Railway at North Dean.
Later, this became the goods yard and the building was used
by National Carriers Limited
Shackleton Moor Ref S2860 Shackleton's: Roger Shackleton & Company Ref S2125 
Shackletons & Green Ref S7600 Shade Ref S57 
Shade Junior & Infants' School Baths, Todmorden Ref S1977 Shade Lock, Todmorden Ref S672 
Shade Post Office Ref S2210 Shakehand Brig Ref S92 Shakeltonstall, Elkoe Ref S5001
[At Hyperum] Jordan de Schakeltonstall, Nelle de Wynter, John Luvekyn
and William, son of Elkoe Shakeltonstall accused of taking a stag
remain under surety until the next Court at Wakefield
Shakeltonstall, William Ref S9507
[At Hyperum] Jordan de Schakeltonstall, Nelle de Wynter, John Luvekyn
and William, son of Elkoe Shakeltonstall accused of taking a stag
remain under surety until the next Court at Wakefield
Shakeshaft, John Richardson Ref S1155 Shakespear News Room, Halifax Ref S3672
Shakespeare House, Halifax Ref S1165 Shaking House, Mixenden Ref S879
Shambles, Halifax Ref S3211 Shannon, Issy Ref S303 Shannon, Patrick Ref S1558 Sharkey, James Ref S1066 
Sharkit Head, Ambler Thorn Ref S856 Sharman, Alfred Ref S813
Sharman, John Ref S3643 Sharman, John Ref S2620
the champion shot of 1865
Sharman, Robert Ref S1561
Sharman, Thomas Ref S1678
Mary was born in Northampton
Sharman, William Ref S1701
Emily was born in Bedfordshire
Sharman, William Ref S811
Catherine was born in Queens County, Ireland
Sharp ... Ref S77 
Sharp's: Alph Sharp & Company Ref S2002 Sharp & Brown Ref S2307 Sharp & Mallett Ref S2033
Sharp & Waller Ref S2109
Sharp's: George Sharp & Sons Ref S2053 Sharp's: James & M. S. Sharp Ref S596 Sharp, Wright & Company Ref S2760 Sharpe ... Ref S250 Sharpin, John Ref S1658
Hannah was born in Sowerby Bridge, the daughter of Samuel Holdsworth
Sharples, Mr Ref S1385 Sharpley, Rev J. R. Ref S1597 Sharratt, David Ref S643
Martha was born in Bradford
Sharratt's: David Sharratt & Sons Limited Ref S2139
was on the left as you go up [from Elland towards Ainley Top].
The place is now [2014] full of plastic tanks in wire cages and blue
barrels.
This was part of the brickworks property and is a new building, just
below the underpass of the new road.
Sharratt, Hyde Ref S3118
Harriet was born in Huddersfield
Sharratt, Percy William Ref S1121
Alice was born in Walsden, the daughter of William Walton;
she was the widow of Leonard Greenwood.
2 children from her first marriage:
Jim Greenwood [b 1911]
& Amy Greenwood [b 1912]
were living with the Sharratt family in 1921
Sharratt, Thomas Ref S658
Elizabeth / Betty (née Horsfall), was the
widow of James Rangeley
Sharrock, Henry Ref S1144
Sharrock, Theophilus Ref S2537 Shavey Bottom, Jagger Green Ref S3230 Shaw ... Ref S14
Shaw & Company Ref S2099 Shaw & Company Ref S869
Shaw & Moores, Walterclough Ref S2610 Shaw's: Ben Shaw & Sons Limited Ref S2834
Amicus Humani Generis
Shaw Booth, Warley Ref S796
Shaw's Clough, Sowerby Ref S447
Shaw's: E. & E. Shaw & Sons Ref S2029
Shaw's: F. & H. Shaw Limited Ref S3054 Shaw Hall, Halifax Ref S456 Shaw Hardcastle Limited Ref S2032
Shaw Hill House, Halifax Ref S94 
Shaw House, Halifax Ref S262
Shaw's: J. Shaw & Company Ref S239 Shaw's: James, Joseph, William & Luke Shaw Ref S17 Shaw's: John Shaw & Company Ref S2195 Shaw's: John Shaw & Sons Ref S1990
In 1887, Captain Shaw of John Shaw & Sons bought The
Old Woollen Mill in North Tawton, Devon.
Shaw's: John Shaw & Sons Ref S2344 Shaw's: John Shaw & Sons Limited Ref S2728 Shaw Laithe, Elland Ref S1142
Shaw Lane Ref S1059 The Shaw, Langfield Ref S155
Shaw Lodge, Halifax Ref S340
Shaw Lodge Hospital, Halifax Ref S229 Shaw Lodge Mills Dead Brief Society Ref S1574 Shaw's: Luke Shaw & Son Ref S2043 Shaw, Mankinholes Ref S36
Shaw Mill Farm, Mixenden Ref S1708
20 days' work of land
Shaw's: Norman Shaw & Company Ref S1521 Shaw's of Halifax Ref S147 Shaw's: Owen Shaw & Company Ref S2151
Shaw Park, Holywell Green Ref S1317
The Shaw, Ripponden Ref S2961
Shaw Royd, Halifax Ref S2336
Shaw Syke, Halifax Ref S3311
Shaw Syke Railway Station Ref S1985