Westgate c.1911
Looking down Westgate from just outside of the Six Bells Inn, more or less where today's John Lewis entrance to Queensgate is. The bunting...
AE Cooke’s Piano Shop – 8 Westgate
No. 8 Westgate - Alfred E Cooke's piano shop to the left of the Bull Hotel Vaults.
Alfred was born in Brampton and classified himself...
Steam on Westgate
Classic undated shot of a Fowler agricultural steam engine hauling its load out of the city along Westgate, possibly on its way to the...
Westgate Riots – August 1914
The aftermath of the riots on Westgate in August 1914 as mobs took to the streets to vent their anger at any businesses deemed...
Westgate 1910
Looking down Westgate from the junction with Long Causeway.
Wortley Almshouses, Westgate c.1908
An early photograph of the Wortley Almshouses on Westgate which remain in situ over 100 years later. Named after city MP Edward Wortley who...
Westgate c.1914
Looking in towards the city with Park Road on the immediate left ..... note the early Boots store on the left.
Boots on Westgate c.1901
The Bull Hotel is on the far right but this image is dominated by an early Boots store prior to its move to Market...
John Towler, 77-81 Westgate
John Towler was listed in the 1898 trade directory as an electrical engineer, gasfitter and bellhanger while Williamson & Co were listed as wholesale &...
Westgate Riots 1914
Westgate on 7th August 1914 as the rioters look for further focal points for their Great War motivayed riot. The Bull Hotel is the...
