Parkwood area Private, 1/6th Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment). Service No: 2964. Early life: Alfred was born in Biggleswade in 1895, his parents were Harry and Lucy Rose Rooke. By the time of the 1901 census he was six years of age and the family was living at 11, Barrett Street in Keighley. … Read more
Local war memorials page Keighley Sunday Circle War Memorial Board Currently held in storage with Cliffe Castle Museum, Keighley. Previous Location, Keighley Sunday Circle, Church Green, Keighley. Physical Description: First World War war memorial, Oak board with broken pediment and inscription in gold lettering. Names on board 19 died, 68 served and returned. Ceremonies: Unveiling … Read more