Comments on: The Spy Tower, Fagley, West Yorkshire

By: Editor

Editor — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:55:11 +0000

In reply to Irene Lofthouse. Hello Irene. I'm very pleased you enjoyed the story of this lovely lost tower. You can easily find the tower on old OS maps, but sadly you will have to imagine its situation as so much has changed. Happy New Year.

By: Irene Lofthouse

Irene Lofthouse — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:51:21 +0000

Excellent piece of research – and a sad story of another ‘folly’ disappearing – as much in Fagley has over recent times. RIP Blue Pig, Fagley Lodge changed beyond recognition (or Gamekeeper’s Lodge as some locals knew it) , Throstle Nest Riding School, Cherry Tree Farm ( I remember daffodils nodding at the front gate and Mum buying milk there) … As a walker around Fagley as a child/adult, I’ve never come across a mention of this Tower, so I shall hunt out on the referenced map for a nosy. Many thanks.

By: Editor

Editor — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 20:12:57 +0000

In reply to Gand. Good point. Thanks for mentioning that Gand. Although the tower is gone the area has another attraction in the form of the Bradford Industrial Museum.

By: Gand

Gand — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 19:07:03 +0000

In reply to Judy Popley. A fascinating story. Just round the corner from an excellent museum too.

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 16:22:57 +0000

In reply to Gwyn Headley. Follies. Music. Publicity. Mah Jong. And now Fish Hawking. What a colourful life you have had Mr Headley.

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 16:21:42 +0000

In reply to Judy Popley. Hello Judy. It’s always a little depressing writing about the losses, but I love to find the histories and images of follies that are no more. Delighted you enjoy the weekly stories, thanks.

By: Gwyn Headley

Gwyn Headley — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 16:17:19 +0000

I think you’re very unfair on us poor fish hawkers.

By: Gwyn Headley

Gwyn Headley — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 16:17:19 +0000

I think you’re very unfair on us poor fish hawkers.

By: Judy Popley

Judy Popley — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 15:42:35 +0000

Another masterly story and again, another lost folly. I came from near Bradford and hadn’t even heard of Fagley! All long gone. Thanks for another great piece – I look forward to the “ping” on my phone every Saturday morning!

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 09:39:53 +0000

In reply to Barbara Howard. Good morning Barbara. Yes I’m afraid this is a lost folly. A great shame, as ever, but I’m pleased to have recorded its history.