Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Morley, West Yorkshire
In or near Adwalton.
Morley is a market town and a civil parish within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, in West Yorkshire, England. Morley is the largest town in the borough after Leeds itself. Morley forms part of
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Morley · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the museum in Morley, West Yorkshire, you can take a train to Morley station, which is 0.9 km away. The postcode for the location is LS27 9DQ. Please note that wheelchair access is limited.
About
Morley is a market town and a civil parish within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, in West Yorkshire, England. Morley is the largest town in the borough after Leeds itself. Morley forms part of the Heavy Woollen District. It lies approximately 5 miles (8 km) south-west of Leeds city centre. It was built on seven hills: Scatcherd Hill, Dawson Hill, Daisy Hill, Chapel Hill, Hunger Hill, Troy Hill and Banks Hill. In 2011, the town and civil parish had populations of 44,440 and 27,738 respectively. It includes the New Brighton area. The town is split between the Morley North and Morley South wards (containing the town centre) of Leeds City Council, both making up part of the Leeds South West and Morley parliamentary constituency.
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Official information
Morley Market is a vibrant community hub located in Morley, West Yorkshire, offering a variety of stalls featuring fresh produce, unique crafts, and local goods. Established in 1880, it serves as a meeting point for local farmers and artisans, providing visitors with a warm and friendly shopping experience.
From the Wikipedia article
Morley is a market town and a civil parish within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, in West Yorkshire, England. Morley is the largest town in the borough after Leeds itself. Morley forms part of the Heavy Woollen District. It lies approximately 5 miles (8 km) south-west of Leeds city centre. It was built on seven hills: Scatcherd Hill, Dawson Hill, Daisy Hill, Chapel Hill, Hunger Hill, Troy Hill and Banks Hill. In 2011, the town and civil parish had populations of 44,440 and 27,738 respectively. It includes the New Brighton area. The town is split between the Morley North and Morley South wards (containing the town centre) of Leeds City Council, both making up part of the Leeds South West and Morley parliamentary constituency.
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Background
History
Morley was mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Morelege, Morelei and Moreleia. Morley means "open ground by a moor", from Old English mōr "moor, clearing, pasture" + lēah "open ground, clearing". It gave its name to Morelei Wapentac, a wapentake which probably met at Tingley. Howley Hall was built during the 1580s by Sir John Savile, a member of the great Yorkshire landowners, the Savile family. The house was besieged during the English Civil War in 1643 before the Battle of Adwalton Moor but appears to have sustained no serious damage. It continued to be occupied during the 17th century but fell into disrepair. The hall was demolished in 1730 but ruins exist including the cellars of…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7492, -1.6023
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Morley
- Postcode
- LS27 9DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds South West and Morley
- Phone
- 0113 252 2142
- Nearest railway station
- Morley — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Mon-Sat 9:00AM–4:30PM
- Official site
- morleymarket.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Morley, West Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Morley War Memorial, Scatcherd Park
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Scatcherd Mausoleum
Follies · 0.2 km
Morley Hole
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Asquith's
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The Weaver
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Morley Market
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Ernie Wise
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Sportsman Inn
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Morley Cemetery
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Carriers Arms
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Toby Carvery
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Morley, West Yorkshire?
- Morley, West Yorkshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS27 9DQ), in the parish of Morley.
- What is Morley, West Yorkshire?
- Morley is a market town and a civil parish within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, in West Yorkshire, England. Morley is the largest town in the borough after Leeds itself. Morley forms part of
- How do I get to Morley, West Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Morley, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS27 9DQ.
- How do I get to Morley, West Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Morley, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS27 9DQ.