
Borough of Batley 1868 – 1968 Centenary
28 page 8X5 illustrated booklet in fine condition.
£5.00

Borough of Batley – Civic Week – 1948 – Official Handbook
34 page 9X6 booklet, no illustrations.
£2.50

The History of Batley 1800 -1974 by Malcolm H Haigh in 1978 reprinted twice but still hard to find. The fact the Malcolm was a journalist must have contributed to the fact that this is a fantastically readable book. I am a great fan of local history books but some are badly written, as not everybody however they love local history are good authors which is why I have not tried to write one myself. I have a copy without d.j. £25.00

The History of Batley 1800-1974 by Malcolm H. Haigh
Malcolm displays his journalistic skills in writing this incredibly readable book. This book is essential in any Batley collection. The price below includes UK P&P
£27.50
Published by Max Parrish in 1957. 188 pages with index. Theodore Cooke Taylor was more than a Woollen Manufacturer. A Liberal MP who fought the Chinese Opium Trade. He was a pioneer, and probably the most successful exponent of profit sharing in industry. Still at his desk at the age of 102.


Batley Parish Church School 1861-1961
pp 24 Very good in blue card wrappers, some marks to upper cover. Internally the paper is fresh, a liitle foxing to the central pages. Published to commemorate the school centenary, the book contains several pre-1900 and early 20th century class photographs. From the collection of a former costume designer at Yorkshire Television, who studied at Leeds College of Art. Price below includes UK P&P
£12.50


The Batley Variety Club Review Vol 1 No. 1
16 page Souvenir Issue undated, illustrated. The price below includes P&P in UK
£8.00

Published by Max Parrish in 1957. 188 pages with index. Theodore Cooke Taylor was more than a Woollen Manufacturer. A Liberal MP who fought the Chinese Opium Trade. He was a pioneer, and probably the most successful exponent of profit sharing in industry. Still at his desk at the age of 102.

Taylor of Batley – The Story of 102 years – George A Greenwood
Published by Max Parrish in 1957. 188 pages with index. Theodore Cooke Taylor was more than a Woollen Manufacturer. A Liberal MP who fought the Chinese Opium Trade. He was a pioneer, and probably the most successful exponent of profit sharing in industry. Still at his desk at the age of 102. This is a fine book in a near fine dj (clipped). The price below includes UK P&P
£35.00

Early 60’s 52 page booklet, I still miss the Park Pavilion was sorry to see it go. £7.50

A 24 page pamphlet issued October 11th 1972 to celebrate the Centenary of the club, Notes about the history of the old and new club, with illustrations and adverts. Available in the shop for £5.00

Batley Working Men’s Club and Institute 1872 -1972
A 24 page pamphlet issued October 11th 1972 to celebrate the Centenary of the club, Notes about the history of the old and new club, with illustrations and adverts. Price below includes UK P&P
£6.00


Pretty tatty copy, but where else would you find one. 104 pages with a bit of history and of a few people and buildings, the old, present and proposed hospitals. But to me the greatest interest is in the local advertisements (there are a number of national adverts). The best illustration to me though was the Batley Co-op. In the shop £8.00 through the post £10.50 (UK)

Batley & District Hospital Bazaar Souvenir Handbook 1926
95 year old souvenir so I doubt if anybody remembers the Bazaar. Price below includes UK P&P
£10.50

History and Description of Oakwell Hall and Manor by J Sprittles
A 1946 booklet 52 pages illustrated. Price includes postage to all locations in the United Kingdom
£10.00

Oakwell Hall by Geoffrey Woledge
32 page 1978 booklet published by Museums Service Through post
£3.00