Morley in West Yorkshire, situated five miles to the south-west of Leeds centre, is a substantial town and it goes against the grain with some of its inhabitants (Morleians) that since 1974 it has been incorporated in the Metropolitan District of Leeds. With the villages of West and East Ardsley, Churwell and Gildersome included with Morley itself the place had a population of 47,579 at the 2001 census. The name Morley is derived from ‘moor’ and ‘ley’ or ‘leah’, and means woodland clearing by the moor. The woods that gave the settlement that name in Anglo-Saxon times have long gone, but the seven hills on which it is built remain. This was a textile town, famous for the shoddy produced there – a coarse woollen cloth using a substantial element of recycled woollen material, pulled and then incorporated as raw material in the new product. Shoddy was traditionally used for military uniforms and coats for the poorer end of society, and Morley did a roaring trade supplying both sides in the American Civil War. Coal mining was another big employer, and quarrying is still of some significance in the area, but these days Leeds, undergoing a resurgence economically and culturally, provides many Morleians with their workplace. Morley Town Hall is an impressive Victorian pile, complete with wide steps, a Roman frieze, and a colonnade across the front of this grade I listed building. It is regularly used as the centre-point for celebrations in the town, and has also been seen on TV in series like Heartbeat, partly thanks to the cobbled street running alongside. That such a large town has no professional football or rugby league team is due in part, or so legend has it, to the representatives of the local rugby club missing the train meant to take them to the formative meeting of the Rugby League because they were supping happily in the pub and forgot the time, for which they perhaps should be regarded as sporting heroes of a very British type. Though the power of Leeds is resented by some in the town, it is a great city these days, with top restaurants, brilliant shopping, powerful educational resources, and a vibrancy that outside of London is perhaps only matched by Birmingham, Newcastle and Manchester, and Morley on the edge of the city is ideally located to benefit from that buzz
Dentist
Holme Lea Dental Care
Morley Dental Centre
Doctor
Morley Health Surgery
The Surgery
Golf Club
Howley Hall
Shirleywood Golf Club
Market
Morley Market
Morley Rugby Football Club Car Boot
Pub and Bar
Mill House
Miners Arms
Old Golden Fleece
Old Griffin Head
Rock Inn
Shoulder Of Mutton
Restaurant
Baan Thai Restaurant
Picasso
Tabbak Restaurant
School
Morley High School
Victory Primary School
Solicitor
Taxi
Central Taxis Morley
Local Cars Ltd
Morley Cars
Shops
Big Lads Bedding
F Bentley & Son
Places to Stay near Morley
Woodlands Hotel (0.78 miles)
The Woodlands is a stylish contemporary hotel and restaurant set in beautiful landscaped grounds.
There are 18 individually designed bedrooms and a popular restaurant, awarded ‘Best Fine Dining Restaurant 2005’ and ‘Best Use of Local Produce ... More
Innkeeper's Lodge Leeds South (0.94 miles)
The Innkeeper's Lodge Leeds South is located four miles south of Leeds city centre on the A650, this lodge shares its grounds with the Toby Carvery restaurant at Morley. All ... More
Old Vicarage Hotel (0.94 miles)
Old Vicarage Hotel (0.94 miles)
The Old Vicarage built in 1893, formerly the home of the Vicars of Bruntcliffe, was purchased from the Church by the previous owners in 1977 and in 1986 the building ... More
Premier Inn Leeds Bradford (South) (1.96 miles)
Close to shops and local amenities Leeds city centre is only 6 miles away. Our Leeds / Bradford (South) Premier Inn has everything you'd expect, incredibly comfy beds in every room and an onsite Brewers ... More | visit websitePremier Inn Leeds City West (2.00 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M62 and M1. Conveniently located for Leeds train station. For shops and local amenities Leeds city centre is only 0.5 miles away. Our Leeds City West Premier Inn has ... More | visit websiteGreenhouse Apart Hotel (2.92 miles)
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CityServe Apartments - Manor Mills (3.14 miles)
CityServe are proud to bring you a selction of 1 bed 2 bed and studio apartments. These striking, BRAND NEW, exciting apartments are located in the HEART of Leeds City ... More
Alder House Hotel (3.18 miles)
Set in 2.5 acres of wooded gardens, just a short drive from Leeds and Bradford, this converted Georgian house provides a quiet and relaxed atmosphere for your break away.
Whether you are considering a romantic weekend, ... More | visit website
Healey House Hotel (3.18 miles)
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