This is one of a series of posts about local men named on the Keighley Union Workhouse roll of honour. As a child, Walter Clarke had been under the care of the Keighley Union Guardians before he served in the Great War. Lance Corporal, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment Service number 10558. … Read more
This is one of a series of posts about local men named on the Keighley Union Workhouse roll of honour. Joseph Burke’s father was charged with neglect in 1906 and we presume the children were placed under the care of the Guardians at some point. Lance-Sergeant, Royal Garrison Artillery. Service number 38848. Early life: He … Read more
Local war memorials page Keighley Union Workhouse roll of honour A framed and glazed roll of honour for Keighley Union Workhouse. This is currently in the care of Cliffe Castle Museum, Keighley. It was unknown for many years until recently when it was discovered amongst some paintings in their archives. It wasn’t with the other … Read more