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Photo taken in the early to mid 1950s. This was a row of seven cottages numbering from 7 on the left to 1 on the right. At the left side, number 7 had been used as a Fire Watch headquarters during the Second World War. It also bears evidence of exterior alterations, was possibly the site of Henry Foster's tallow refining business. Tallow was a by-product of tanning, which was carried out extensively in this area. It was an essential for candle-making. On the left is Sugar Well Hill. | License: | http://www.leodis.net/article.aspx?id=12 | Rights holder: | Leeds Central Library | Subjects: | Fosters Buildings | Source: | Leodis - A photographic archive of Leeds | Identifier: | http://www.leodis.net/display.aspx?id=20... | Go to resource |
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