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Alderman Brook's House

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Undated. Alderman Brook's house, Hunslet Lane. Large brick house now demolished. "A guide published in 1808 described Hunslet as 'a little more than a mile from Leeds'. Between the two places was a country lane - Hunslet Lane to Leeds people, and Leeds Lane to Hunslet people - and bordering it were fine residences. Of the few remaining, that know as Alderman Brook's house, is one of the most striking. It is notable for the geat number of windows, and also for the length of the building" (Mattison A and Meakin W 1908, The Romance of Old Leeds). Photograph Alf Mattison. The photographer Alfred Mattison was born in Hunslet in 1868. His passion for local history led to lecturing, photography and writing. In 1908 he wrote "The Romance of Old Leeds" based on his articles and photos for the Yorkshire Daily Observer. He died following a street accident in Leeds in Sept 1944.

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Peter Kelly

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The photographer Alfred Mattison was born in Hunslet in 1868. His passion for local history led to lecturing, photography and writing. In 1908 he wrote "The Romance of Old Leeds" based on his articles and photos for the Yorkshire Daily Observer. He died following a street accident in Leeds in Sept 1944.

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Dave Johnson

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In the nineteenth century, Hunslet people pronounced Leeds Lane as 'Leeds Loin'. Apparently this is where the term 'Loiner' (for a Leeds person)is derived. In fact, true 'Loiners' are people born within a short distance of 'Leeds Loin' - rather like true Cockneys being born within the sound of Bow Bells!

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Steve Musgrave

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Walter Meakin who was Mattison's co-writer went on to make his career as a journalist on the Manchester Guardian and the Daily news as the industrial correspondent. He was a founder member of the National Union of Journalists and President in 1924. He also accompanied the first British Trade Union Congress Delegation to Russia after the revolution,in 1920. He died in 1940. "The Romance of Old Leeds" was reprinted in 1987.

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brenda littlejohn nee/ adams

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i was born in hunslet on low rd not far from hunslet lane cant re-call where the building was unless it was the school near the railway goods yard can anyone help?

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brendalittle@hotmail.co.uk

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Matt Nolan

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Hi guys I am currently writing a biography of Alf Mattison for a university project, so if anyone can give me any details (particularly about his death) with a link to any evidence if would be much appreciated! Thanks alot Matt

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M.Nolan4654@student.leedsmet.ac.uk

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RON WAITE

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Yes I remeber this building and I believe that it became Hunslet Lane School. I also think that it was a scholl for children with learning difficulties. I was born in Hunslet too.

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ronwaite2002@yahoo.co.uk

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david simpson

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it was a school for children with learning difficulties (late 50's to 60's) it was also one of the few victorian schools with a swimming pool. my school, leeds parish church, went there for swimming classes. i lived round the corner in south brook street.

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31-Oct-2008

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carole ramsden

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my sister lynda went to this school 60s. She was behind her learning and may have been dyslexic because she was ok otherwise has anyone out there got any class photos?

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21-Oct-2009

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omniartscrafts@yahoo.co.uk

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