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On the ni^ht of the 4th of February, 1852, the Bilberry Dam reser- 

 voir, a short distance above Uolmefirth, burst its embankments, 

 carrying away many mills and dwelling-houses, and causing a great 

 ION of life and destruction of property. Public sympathy was much 

 excited, and a subscription was entered into, which reached so large 

 an amount, that after alleviating as much as possible the distresses of 

 survivors, more than a third of the sums subscribed was returned to 

 the subscribers to the fund. The embankments of the reservoir have 

 since been repaired and strengthened. JIunley, \\'., population of 

 the township 5595, about 3$ miles S. from Huddersfield, has exten- 

 sive manufactories of fancy and other woollen goods, dye-works, 

 scribbling- and fulling-mills, machine-factories, collieries, tan-works, 

 Ac. There are a chapel of ease, chapels for Wesleyan Methodists 

 and Independent*, National and Infant schools, and a mechanics 

 institute. I/orbuty, W., population of the chapelry 2803, is about 3 

 miles \V.S.\V. from Wakefield. The inhabitants are dependent on 

 the woollen manufacture. It contains a handsome chapel of the 

 entablUhment, erected by Mr. John Carr, architect, at his own cost ; 

 two Methodist chapels; a Free school-, and National and Infant 

 schools. Hortforth, W., population of the chapelry 4584, about 5 

 miles N.N.W. from Leeds, has large manufactories for woollen-cloth, 

 fulling-mills, paper-mill*, flour-mills, stone-quarries, and malting- 

 worka. There are here a neat chapel, erected in 1775; a district 

 church, and chapels for Wesleyan Methodists and Baptists. Huriny- 

 kmm, N., population of the township 622, about 7 miles S.S.E. from 

 Helmaley, has a parish church, a chapel for Wesleyan Methodists, and 

 a Free school. In 1745, a Roman hypocaust and bath were found in 

 the garden attached to Hovingham hall. Jfoyland, Nethtr, W., popu- 

 lation of the chapelry 2912, is about 9 miles N. from Sheffield. The 

 church was erected in 1881 ; there are a Wesleyan Methodist and an 

 Independent chapel, a National school, and a mechanics institute. 

 Lime-barning, tuning, nail-making, and malting are carried on. At 

 Elsecar. in the cbapelry, is a new church, erected in 1848, by Earl 

 Fitiwilliam, who M proprietor of the Klsecar iron- and steel-works. 

 At Milton iron-works, near Hoyland village, very extensive operations 

 are conducted in iron manufactures, including steam-engines, bridges, 

 and works of similar magnitude. Idle, W., population of the chapelry 

 7118, about 3 miles N. by K. from Bradford, is pleasantly situated on 

 elevated ground. Worsted spinning, several branches of the woollen 

 manufacture, stone and slate quarries, malting, and basket-making 

 furnish employment to many of the inhabitants. There are here a nrat 

 gothic church, chapels for Wesleyan and Primitive Methodists, Inde- 

 pendents, and Baptists, and National and Infant schools. Ilklry, W., 

 population of th- township 811, stands in a very picturesque situation 

 on the right bank of the Wharfe, about miles N.W. from 

 Ilkley is resorted to in rammer on account of a cold bath, the waters 

 constituting which flow from the side of a high hill which overlooks 

 the village. The Wharfcdal* Hydropathic establishment and hotel 

 arc at Ben Rhydding mar Ilkley. There are here an ancient parish 

 church, an old Free school, and a mechanic* institute. Kit ham, K, 

 population of the parish 1247, about 5 miles N.N.E. from Great 

 Driffield, pleasantly situated on a declivity of the Wolds. There 

 are here an ancient and commodious pariah church, chapels for 

 Baptist*, and Wmleyan and Primitive Methodists, a Fire Grammar 

 school, and National and Infant schools. Fairs are held on August 

 21st and Noveraljer 12th. Kirk Burton, W., population 3560, about 

 5 mil** S.R. from Huddersfield, baa a pariah church, erected in the 

 time of Edward III., chapels for Wesleyan and Primitive Methodists 

 and Independent*, and National and Free schools. The manufacture 

 of fancy foods and of woollen-cloth is carried on. Fairs are held in 

 nd October. Kirk /teaion, W., population 3086, about 8 miles 

 . from Hud'lersfteld, baa an ancient parish church, three chapels 

 for Methodists, ami a free school. There arc collieries, chemical- 

 works, and dye-works. Kirk Ltaikam, N., population of the town- 

 9, is about 14 miles N.N.E. from Stokesfey. Turner's hospital 

 hat an income of about l00f. a year. Kirla'ail, W., population of the 

 urlissartlr-l district 493, about 3 mile. N.W. from Leeds, is chielty 

 known on account of Hi celebrated abbey, but has a considerable 

 manufacture of woollens. There are also extensive iron-foundries, 

 nil !<!< miss of machinery and steam-engine boilers, railway -wheels, 

 agricultural instruments, and mechanical tools; and on the A ire are 

 llMsairs corn-mill*. A large and handsome gotbic church, with a 

 lofty spire, was erected hre in 1881 ; the Wesleyan Methodists have 

 chapel, and there at* National and Wesleyan schools. Kirkstall 

 Abbey WM founded for monks of the Cistercian order by Henry 

 de Lacy in 1147. The remains consist of portions of the refectory, 

 dormit-iry, chapter-home, and cloisters. Knotlinyley, W., popula- 

 tion of the cbapelry 4540, is a Urge and busy village on the right 

 bank of the Air*, at its junction with the Knottmgley and Qoole 

 Canal, 11 mile* N.E. from i'ontefract. Christ church U a handsome 

 meted in 1848 ; there ia also a chapel dedicated to St Botolph. 



The .Wnlsjaa Methodist* and Independent* have places of worship, 

 and there are National, British, and Infant schools, and Banks'a Free 

 sjjhunl for giria, Then ia a marine insurance society. The village is 

 lighted with gsax Then are large brick- and tile-works, lime-works, 

 and potteries ; also corn-mills of great power. Brewing is carried on, 

 ad there an yards for building of boaU and Teasels of light burden. 

 ., population of the township 3592, if about Si mil's E. by 



S. from Huddersfield. The manufacture of woollen-cloth and of fancy 

 woollen goods, the making of cards for jacquard looms, scribbling- and 

 fulling-mills, and chemical works, furnish employment to the working 

 population. Linthwuile, W., population of the township 3802, about 

 44 miles S.W. from HuddersfieM, has a district church, two chapels 

 for Baptists, two for Wesleyan Methodists, and a National school. . 

 The manufactures are those of woollen-cloth and small wares. 1/ythe, 

 N., population of the township 1094, is on the coast, 4 miles N.W. 

 from Whitby. The church was restored a few years back ; there is a 

 Dissenting chapel. Many of the inhabitants are employed in alum- 

 works. Martden, W., population of the chapelry 2605, about 7 miles 

 S.W. from Huddersfield, is situated on the banks of the rivers Wes- 

 senden and Colne. The woollen-cloth manufacture is extensively 

 carried on. There are also a mill for the spinning of silk and a very 

 extensive iron-foundry, in which water-wheels, steam-engines, steam- 

 engine boilers, and other large pieces of machinery are made. Tliero 

 are in Marsden a chapel of ease, chapels for Wesleyan Methodists and 

 Independents, a National school, a Town school, and a school con- 

 ducted by Independents. Fairs are held at Marsden in April, July, 

 and September ; that in September is a great cattle fair, ifdl/tam, 

 W., population of the chapelry 3758, about 5 miles S.S.W. from Hud- 

 dersfield, contains numerous mills for the manufacture of woollen- 

 cloth ; for cotton-spinning ; for the manufacture of sewing-cotton ; 

 and for silk-throwing. There are also collieries, an iron-foundry, dye- 

 works, and fulling-mills. In 1835 the parish church was enlarged, and 

 the present tower erected. There are chapels for Baptists and Wes- 

 leyan Methodists, and a Church school. Me.rborouyh, W., population 

 of the township 1506, is about 6 miles N.N.E. from Itotlierham. 

 Besides the parish church, a spacious ancient edifice with a tower and 

 spire, there are chapels for Wesleyan, Primitive and New Connexion 

 Methodists; and National and British schools. Here are an extensive 

 iron-foundry, engineering and railway wheel-works ; the Don bottle- 

 and glass-works ; an extensive pottery ; and stone-quarries and col- 

 lieries. Mirffld, W., population of the parish 6966, about 3 miles W. 

 by S. from Dewsbury, has a large share of the woollen-cloth manu- 

 facture; malting is carried on, and there are several corn-mills. There 

 are here an ancient parish church ; chapels for We/sleyau, Primitive, 

 and New Connexion Methodists, Baptist*, and Moravians; a Moravian 

 school, and a National school. Monk Bretlon, W., population of the 

 township 1810, is 2 miles N.E. from Barnsley. Besides the church 

 there are Wesleyan and Primitive Methodist chapels, National schools, 

 and Talbot's hospital for six poor widows. The inhabitants are chiefly 

 employed in linen-weaving and bleaching. Mvrley, W., population of 

 the township 4821, about 4 miles W. from Leeds, has manufactures of 

 woollen -cloth. In the village are a parochial chapel ; chapels for \Ves- 

 leyan and Primitive Methodists, and Independents ; National schools, 

 and schools supported by Independents and Wesleyan Methodists. 

 Newport WaUixgfen, or Nea Village, known also as Rtrerbridge, E., 

 population of the township 873, about 7 miles E. by N. from Howden, 

 is a village of recent origin. The place was a fen, or uncultivated 

 morass, but towards the close of last century, the manufacture of 

 bricks, tiles, and coarse earthenware was commenced, and has continued 

 to increase. There are chapels for Wesleyan and Primitive Methodists. 

 Norton [Niw MALTOS]. Utmothrrlcy, N., population of the township 

 935, is about 7 miles E.N.E. from Northallerton. There are here a 

 parish church, places of worship for Wesleyun Methodists, Quakers, 

 and Roman Catholics; and a National school. Linen-weaving and 

 bleaching are carried on. Ouett, W., population of the joint to n-hip 

 of Ossett with Oawthrope 6'266, about 4 miles W. from Wakefield, is 

 important for its extensive woollen manufactures; worsted-spinning 

 also employs many of the inhabitants. There are here a district 

 church, chapels for Wesleyan and Primitive Methodists and Inde- 

 pendents ; National, Free, Wesleyan Methodist, and Infant schools ; 

 and two subscription libraries. Oullon, or Outton, W., population of 

 the township 1771, about 5 miles S.E. from Leeds, is a neat village, 

 containing a fine gothic church, with a lofty spire, A chapel for 

 Wesleyan Methodists, and National and Infant schools. Tanning, 

 paper-making, nail-making, malting and brewing are carried on. Kurtk 

 Owram, W., population of the township 15,285, about 2 miles N.N.E. 

 from Halifax, has extensive stuff manufactories, and stone-quarries. 

 There are a chapel for Independents, and an Infant school. South 

 Owram, W., population of the township 7380, about 2 miles S.E. from 

 Halifax, possesses important stone-quarries; and many of the inhabit- 

 ants are engaged in the worsted manufacture. There are hero a chapel 

 of rase, a chapel for Wesleyan Methodists, and a National school. 

 Paddock [HODDZMFIZLD]. Paul, or Paghill, E., population of the 

 township 606, about 2 miles S.W. from Hedon, on the left bauk of the 

 Humber, possesses an extensive shrimp fishery. Several line-of-hnttlo 

 ships were built here during the French war. Paul's church is a small 

 cruciform church of the decorated style. A lighthouse was erected at 

 Paul in 1836. Pudicy, W., population of the ecclesiastical district 

 1943; of the township 11,603, about 4 miles E. by N. from Bradford, 

 possesses extensive manufactories of woollen-cloth. There are here a 

 handsome gothic church, chapels for Wesleynn and New Connexion 

 Methodists, and Independents, and National schools. Rope-making, 

 tanning, hat-making, and brewing are carried on. Jlattnck, W., popu- 

 lation of the chapelry 3917, is about 6 miles S.E. from Halifax. 

 Machine-making, card-making, and the manufacture of stuff and fancy 



