That is so haunting, and heart wrenching. Its a shame leek is what it is at the moment, maybe it will calm down in a bit. If only they hadn't built the smithfield center, and put some beautiful stone buildings in place. But the thing with leek is that there is a beautiful part even now that people don't look at. Its the top of the building down derby street. they are still the same as they were 100 years ago. god bless you all in Leek and them who have moved else where. :o)
Is this really Leek?? Where's the snow?? I associate Leek with freezing cold and snow !! My favourite one is the tanker stuck between 2 buildings. Only a Leekite could of being driving it!
Hi, I come from Leek and have always lived here and I would not move anywhere else I love it, I know many people moan about the place but I think its a great place to live.
Your photo shows were lovely to watch, wouldn't it be lovely if we could back to those times for one day to experiance it first hand!
My son will be doing a history of Leek at school soon, I was wondering where best there was to search for such old photos? I know the local library has a local studies section and the internet has photos of leek and leekbrook, but i cant find anything else bar a small bit on wikapaedia
Im from leek, and have loads of books on my home town. Not seen that shot of the bottom of bell vue before!...
STOKEOZ1967 7 months ago
I love these pics xx
Hungergamesaddict2 10 months ago
I live in Leek and I will never move.
oliverxboxable 11 months ago
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MsVANVIXEN 1 year ago
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MsVANVIXEN 1 year ago
HI!...From Canada!...Vancouver, British Columbia to be exact. I have visited and enjoyed Leek when I was there.
MsVANVIXEN 1 year ago
I live in Notts now but used to live in The White Lion, Leek and loved it!
missfox81 2 years ago
That is so haunting, and heart wrenching. Its a shame leek is what it is at the moment, maybe it will calm down in a bit. If only they hadn't built the smithfield center, and put some beautiful stone buildings in place. But the thing with leek is that there is a beautiful part even now that people don't look at. Its the top of the building down derby street. they are still the same as they were 100 years ago. god bless you all in Leek and them who have moved else where. :o)
LongshanksSid 2 years ago
We loved in Leek for eleven years. It is a nice little town - lovely people.
julietaylor8 2 years ago
The only thing the photos don't quite bring out are the driving winds with attached rain, sleet and/or snow. I miss Leek a lot but not the weather.
I come back every year for a couple of weeks in the summer and that's cold enough!
rjhambleton 3 years ago
at 1:03 electricare my dad now lives above in the flat next door..
mollie299658 3 years ago
Aww that is nice, little anecdotes like that sort of brings it alive. Thankyou :-)
alfiesgirluk 2 years ago
i lived there and it is a nice place to live.
bobthefemail 3 years ago
ii live here !
xSallyMariex 3 years ago
Ive lived in Leek all my life and my family have lived in the town since 1681 ! I wouldnt live anywhere else - brilliant !
jenjo52 3 years ago
Is this really Leek?? Where's the snow?? I associate Leek with freezing cold and snow !! My favourite one is the tanker stuck between 2 buildings. Only a Leekite could of being driving it!
englishnutcase69 3 years ago
Hi, I come from Leek and have always lived here and I would not move anywhere else I love it, I know many people moan about the place but I think its a great place to live.
Your photo shows were lovely to watch, wouldn't it be lovely if we could back to those times for one day to experiance it first hand!
Well done
By the way are you an original leekensian too?
supeysue1980 3 years ago
Thanks.
Yes i am.
ivorbigunzz 3 years ago
I love the videos! both number 1 and 2
I am hoping to go into leek library to look at local studies to fulfill my Leekbrook blog
where did you get the photos?
angelix76 3 years ago
Many thanks for your comments.
I have collected the pics over many years of searching.
ivorbigunzz 3 years ago
My son will be doing a history of Leek at school soon, I was wondering where best there was to search for such old photos? I know the local library has a local studies section and the internet has photos of leek and leekbrook, but i cant find anything else bar a small bit on wikapaedia
angelix76 3 years ago
Best bet is contact the local media.
ivorbigunzz 3 years ago
I love leek it was and is a great town i always end up back here love the place.
marcusbirks 3 years ago
can't believe that electric shop is still standing! brilliant!
and them public toilets, wow sorry but i cant believe they have been there for so long!
the market with the old gas lamps! by goodness this is a great video!!!
where did you get the photos Ivorbiggunz? im a newbie to leek area and im trying to research the history!
angelix76 3 years ago
Fabulous..
dekedude 4 years ago
some very nice photos, is the last photo of the old leek baths, if so i learnt swim in there
rjhambleton 4 years ago
Yes it is,
shame abou the building that replaced it.
ivorbigunzz 4 years ago
I was born in Leek and go back a lot my brother Leslie Critchlow still lives there, great video
amyleek1936 4 years ago
im a leekie and though i dont knock the town it does look a lot better back then than it does now but this is really well done thanks ivorbigunzz
69julieannelovinit 4 years ago
A superb and wonderful video,, thank you.
John
badgerbarratt 4 years ago
Long live the leekensians
itsmeinleek 4 years ago
my thoughts exactly
amyleek1936 4 years ago
spent a wonderful year there... and longing to go back...
mssark 4 years ago
never been but would like to go!
dazzybram 4 years ago
Brought a lump to throat of an ex-Leekie
ianmachin 4 years ago
My home town
gary239239 4 years ago
Can't help but love Leek. =D
Stokie 5 years ago
Stunningly good. From another Leekite!
Autoshite 5 years ago
Nice one!
from a fellow Leekie!
Teletwangist 5 years ago