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James Arthur Farndale FAR00555
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Clayton,
Bradford
1877
James Arthur Farndale, son of John and Catherine (Kate)(nee
Todd) Farndale (FAR00379A)
was born on 15 December 1877 (1939 Register) in Bradford. James A Farndale’s birth was
registered in the first quarter of 1878 at Bradford (GRO Vol 9B page 250A).
1881
James Farndale was baptised
on 14 September 1881 aged 3, at Clayton, Bradford.
1881 Census, 31 Town Bottom, Clayton, Bradford
John Farnell (30) head of the household,
a groom
Catherine Farnell (32)
Annie Elisa Farnell (9), at school
William Farndale (7), at school
John Farndale (5), at school
James Arthur Farndale (3)
1891
1891 Census, living at 3 Back Fold, Clayton (west
of Bradford)
John Farnell (40) head of the household,
a groom
Catherine Farnell (41)
Annie E Farnell (19), worsted drawer
Willis (William?) Farndale (17),
plumber’s apprentice
John Farndale (15), worsted spinner
James A Farndale (13), worsted spinner
Tom Farndale (9), at school
Mary Farndale (7), at school
Maggie Farndale (5), at school
Shipley Times and Express,
29 July 1942: As a boy Mr Farndale commenced working at Messrs
Joseph Benn and Sons, Beck Mills, Clayton, eventually becoming an overlooker
and after being associated with that firm for 26 years, he was appointed
drawing room manager at Saltaire Mills.
Worsted is a high-quality
type of wool yarn, the fabric made from this yarn, and a yarn weight category.
The name derives from Worstead, a village in the
English county of Norfolk. That village, together with North Walsham and
Aylsham, formed a manufacturing centre for yarn and cloth in the 12th century,
when pasture enclosure and liming rendered the East Anglian soil too rich for
the older agrarian sheep breeds. In the same period, many weavers from the
County of Flanders moved to Norfolk. "Worsted" yarns/fabrics are distinct
from woollens (though both are made from sheep's wool): the former is
considered stronger, finer, smoother, and harder than the latter.
Worsted spinning was big
industry in Bradford.
1901
1901 Census, 8 Edgar Street, Clayton, Bradford
Kate Farnell, widow (52)
Ann E Farnell (29), factory worker –
wool drawing
James A Farnell (23) – wool drawing apprentice
Tom Farnell (19) – farmer’s apprentice
Mary Farnell (17) – worsted spinning
1905
James A Farndale married Florence
Edith Greenwood (1880 to 1972) on 11 July 1905 at the Wesleyan
Chapel, Clayton, Bradford.
James was 27 years old.
1910
Wilfred Farndale (FAR00766) was born in Clayton,
Bradford on
13 September 1910.
Saltaire
Mills, Shipley
1914
Shipley Times and Express,
29 July 1942: Mr.
James A Farndale … was appointed drawing room manager at Saltaire Mills in
January 1914.
Shipley Times and Express,
5 March 1952: …He
became attached to Saltaire Cricket Club on coming to live in Albert road in 1914, and his keenness for cricket in general
and this club in particular continued unabated to the end …
1917
Shipley Times and Express,
13 April 1917: SHIPLEY
MILITARY TRIBUNAL. THE NEEDS OF THE NATION. IS THE SERIOUS SITUATION REALISED?
A meeting of the Shipley Tribunal was held at the offices of the Council on
Thursday evening last. There were present... The following decisions were also
arrived at on the recommendation of the advisory committee: … postponement to
September 30th... J A Farndale, drawing foreman, 39...
Shipley Times and Express,
12 October 1917:
SHIPLEY MILITARY TRIBUNAL
RECOMMENDATIONS OF ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
The following were granted
exemption until January 31st on the recommendation of the Advisory
Committee:
… J A Farndale, 39, A, drawing
foreman …
Shipley Times and Express,
30 November 1917:
THE LATE MR C M BRIGGS. REV P D PRINGLE’S TRIBUITE. FUINERAL AT NAB WOOD,
SHIPLEY. The funeral of the late Mr Charles Hawkswell Briggs, of Bank House, Baildon
Green, who had for many years been secretary and cashier of Sir Titus Salt’s, Bart,
Sons and Co Limited took place at the Nab Wood cemetery on Friday. There were
many indications of great respect for Mr Briggs in his lifetime and of sympathy
for his bereaved relatives... Employees at Saltaire Mills included... Mr J A
Farndale...
So he was a worsted drawing
foreman at Saltaire Mills, Shipley.
Saltaire Mills is a
UNEESCO World Heritage site, a preserved example of a Victorian model village,
built by a mill owner.
1918
Shipley Times and Express,
22 February 1918:
SHIPLEY MILITARY TRIBUNAL. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The
advisory committee recommended the postponement of the following to April
30th … J A Farndale...
Shipley Times and Express,
17 May 1918: TRIBUNAL
CASES FROM SALTAIRE MILLS. 68 cases from Sir Titus Salt, Bart, Sons and Co Limited,
Saltaire, were disposed of last Friday by the Shipley Tribunal, Counsellor T
Hill JP, presiding... postponement to various dates were given to the following
sixty four:... J A Farndale, 40, married, 1, braiding
manager ...
So in 1918, James Farndale was
a Grade 1 braiding manager aged 40 and married. A decision on his continued
exemption from military service was postponed.
The
King and Queen visited the Saltaire Mills in the same month:
The King and Queen
visited the Saltaire Mills. The Shipley Times and Express, 31 May 1918:
KING AND QUEEN AT SHIPLEY. OVER HALF AN HOUR AT SALTAIRE MILLS.
INTRODUCTION AT THE MIDLAND STATION.
By coincidence the Royal Party was welcomed at the start of the
visit by Joseph Farndale (FAR00463), the Chief Constable of
Bradford, a distant relative of James Farndale and later were at the Sir Titus
Salt Bart & Sons, spinners and manufacturers at the Saltaire Village
between 3.05 and 3.40pm where James Farndale was the drawing foreman.
The visit on Wednesday afternoon to Shipley of the King and
Queen was an occasion of spontaneous public demonstration such as is
inspired among their people everywhere by their Majesties, even when the visit,
as was the case on Wednesday, was often informal character. But war
conditions gave to the meeting a realism in which the Throne is seemed
to be much more than a symbol, and it was in the minds of many people that
the quest was all the more interesting because it was
unofficial. There was more scope than usual for the personal element, and the
sentiment which the visit aroused was naturally strengthened by the object
of their Majesties’ visit, for their three days tour of the West Riding of
Yorkshire - beginning at Bradford on Wednesday morning and terminating to date
today at Leeds, was really an inspection of representative textile factories
that are engaged on work of national importance. Consequently, local
interest could not have been a greater stimulus, and, so far as circumstances
permitted the residents expressed their appreciation of the royal favour that
was conferred on them. They crowded the places of interests, displayed a large
quantity of decorations in street, shop and residence considering there was no
organisation behind this sort of compliment to their Majesties; and in in a
variety of other ways they indicated the warmth and sincerity of their welcome.
It was the first time for the visit of a King and Queen and the
inspection of Saltaire mills was also high testimony to the industrial importance
of the town and to the eminence of the enterprising spinning and
manufacturing Firm, Sir Titus Salt, Bart and sons and
co limited.
Shipley's association with Royalty began in 1882 when the late
King Edward V11 and Queen Alexandra stayed two nights at Milner field, where, at the Prince as the Prince and Princess of Wales, they
came for the opening of the Bradford Technical College. Coming to Saltaire
Station by train, they were received by the representatives of the town in the
grounds of the Saltaire Congregational Church, a roadway having been cut
through the railway embankment. Next morning they
drove from Milner field through Saltaire and Shipley, being received by the
representatives of Bradford at the boundary of Frizinghall.
Among the decorations was an imitation gothic arch at the Frizinghall
entrance to Lister park, and the present permanent
arch was afterwards erected as a memorial of the visit. In May 1887, Royalty
was again at Milner Field, Princess Beatrice being the visitor. She had come to
open the Saltaire Jubilee Exhibition. The late Mr Titus Salt and Mrs Salt were
on both occasions resident at Milner Field. On
September 27th 1916 her Imperial Highness the Grand
Duchess George of Russia came to Saltaire from Harrogate, accompanied by her
two daughters, the Princess Nina and Zenia, to open a patriotic bizarre.
Time and place.
It was a busy day for their Majesties on Wednesday,
when they kept the following timetable.
9:52 AM. Arrived in Bradford, Midland Railway Station. Received by
the Lord Mayor, Mr H Tetley, the Town Clerk, Mr F Stevens, the Chief Constable,
Mr Farndale.
9:57 AM. Arrived at town hall, received by the Lord Mayor and the
lady mayoress.
10:30 AM. leave the town hall....
… 3:05 PM. Arrived at Sir Titus Salt, Bart, and sons and Co
limited, Saltaire, spinners and manufacturers. Received by Sir James Hill,
Bart, MP.
3:40 PM. Left Sir Titus salt, Bart, sons
and Co limited...
Arrival at Shipley.
When their Majesties reached Shipley the
streets were gay with flags and bunting, some were connected with decorations,
the sun was at full power, and thousands of people from far and near were
sightseeing, in a word, it was Kings weather for a King's visit, and the summer
scene with an arch of blue sky overhead was perfect.
The appointed route to Saltaire was lined with spectators,
thousands turning out to see their Majesties. But traffic was well controlled
by the police and special constables in charge of Inspector Folks. Just outside
the mills the Bradford City volunteer band took up a position, and during the
interval the crowds waited for the role visitors, played up to date collections
of music. The mills were not running during the afternoon, all the hands having
been given half holiday, excepting those required in the department's
through which their Majesties were to pass....
The royal party were at the Sir Titus Salt Bart & Sons, spinners and manufacturers between 3.05 and 3.40pm. By
coincidence Joseph Farndale, the Chief Constable of Bradford (a distant
relative of James Farndale) was in the greeting party.
Shipley Times and Express, 26 July 1918: FROM THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Exemptions, including the
following were recommended by the advisory committee... J A Farndale, 40,
married, 1, drawing manager...
1921
1921 Census – North Brierley
James A Farndale, 43,
worsted drawing foreman, Sir Titus Salt Bart Son and Co, spinners
and manufacturers, Saltaire
Florence E Farndale, his
wife, 40
Wilfred Farndale, 10, son
Two others in the textile
business
1924
Shipley Times and Express,
4 January 1924:
SALTAIRE MILLS FIRE BRIGADE. The fifth annual supper and children's evening
of the Saltaire Mills Fire Brigade was held at the Royal Cafe on Saturday
evening. An excellent three course supper was served... a concert was held in
the ballroom .. three presents were given to 23
children, … 1 from Mrs. J Farndale, wife of Mr. J Farndale, drawing manager...
Shipley Times and Express,
29 August 1924:
SALTAIRE MILLS. SPORTS, BOXING AND GYMNASTICS. POPULAR FETE AND GALA. An
event which proved of considerable interest to employees of Saltaire Mills took
place on Saturday, when the Association’s charming grounds was the venue for
the first annual fete and gala promoted by the Saltaire Mills Sports Association....
The sports officials were as follows... Messrs J Farndale … stewards...
1925
Shipley Times and Express,
2 January 1925:
SALTAIRE MILLS’ FIRE BRIGADE. ANNUAL CHILDREN’S PARTY. The sixth annual
supper and children's party in connection with the Saltaire Mills Fire Brigade
took place in the Royal Café, Saltaire, on Saturday evening, and proved one of
the most successful social functions held under the auspices of the brigade,
thanks to the excellent arrangements made by Superintendent George Hall. A
substantial supper was provided... The company included … Mrs Farndale... by
the kindness of Mrs Searle and members of the fire brigade, the children
received presents which were handed to them by Mrs Farndale, wife of Mr. James
farndale, drawing manager... In proposing a hearty vote of thanks to those
friends who had sent donations to Mrs Searle and Mrs Farndale, Superintendent Bell
expressed his pleasure at the success of the gathering …
Shipley Times and Express,
30 January 1925:
SALTAIRE CRICKET CLUB. PRESIDENT’S SHILLING FUND. 3,000 SHILLINGS WANTED. The
response to the President's Shilling fund which has for its object the raising
of 3,000 shillings to put the Saltaire Cricket Club on a proper financial basis
to commence the forthcoming season, has, so far, not been so generous as the
committee would have liked. It is to be hoped that the cricket loving public of
Shipley and Saltaire will make an effort to assist the
club to raise the necessary finance and thus relieve them of the anxiety with
regard to the future. The committee gratefully acknowledge the following
subscriptions to the above fund... Mr J A Farndale: 5s …
Shipley
Times and Express, 9 April 1925: LATE MR E H GATES. SERVICE AT BRADFORD CATHEDRAL.
IMPRESSIVE SCENES AT NAB WOOD CEMETERY. No more eloquent tribute could be paid
to the memory of Mr Ernest H Gates, of Milner Field, Bingley, Managing Director
of Salts (Saltaire) Limited than the large gathering of business and personal
friends who attended the funeral service at Bradford cathedral on Saturday
morning and journeyed on by motor car or tram car to nab wood cemetery, where
the Interment took place... OFFICIALS OF SALT’S (SALTAIRE) LIMITED. The
officials of Salts (Saltaire) Limited were represented by … Mr. J Farndale...
Shipley
Times and Express, 26 June 1925: SALTAIRE MILLS GALA. SPORTS ASSOCIATION’S ATTRACTIONS.
EMPLOYEES’ KEEN RIVALRY. INTERESTING BOXING COMPETITION. The large gathering of
employees of Salts (Saltaire) Limited who assembled on the playing fields of
Saltaire Mills on Saturday afternoon spent a delightful time on the occasion of
the second annual fete and gala, promoted by the Saltaire Mills Sports Association...
The arrangements for the gala were admirably carried out by the following
officials... Mr. J Farndale...
Shipley Times and Express,
27 November 1925:
SALTAIRE MILLS FIRE BRIGADE SOCIAL. An interesting feature of the seventh
annual whist drive and dance at the Saltaire Mills Fire Brigade ... was the
fine display of chrysanthemums which adorned the front of the stage... Mrs J
A Farndale, wife of the manager of the drawing department, presented the whist
prizes as follows... Mr H L Searle, secretary of Salts (Saltaire)
Limited,
in proposing a vote of thanks to Mrs Farndale, remarked that Mr and
Mrs Farndale took a lively interest in the fire brigade....
Their active role in the
fire brigade was well placed, as they needed the assistance of the fire brigade
at their house in 1936.
Shipley Times and Express,
24 December 1925:
SALTAIRE MILLS FIRE BRIGADE CHILDREN’S TREAT. The seventh annual children's
treat organised by the Saltaire Mills Fire Brigade, which was given at the Royal
Cafe, Saltaire, on Saturday evening, was much enjoyed.... The tree was laden
with gifts, which were handed to the delighted children by Mrs Hall and Mrs Farndale...
1926
Shipley Times and Express,
15 October 1926:
BOWLERS AT SUPPER. SALTAIRE MILLS SPORTING EVENT. The annual supper and
meeting of the bowls section of the Saltaire Mills Sports Association were held
in the social room at the Saltaire Institute on Friday evening. An excellent
supper provided by the Wind Hill Cooperative Society was served under the
personal supervision of Mr. J Appleyard, bakery department. … Apart from the
cricket, Mr Boyle was of the opinion that bowls was
the next best game to provide sociability and harmony amongst its players. The
prize winners were as follows... 1. silver rose bowl and gold medal: Mr
J A Farndale,...
1927
Shipley Times and Express,
22 April 1927: The
Saltaire Cricket Club was represented by Mr Fred White, Mr J A Farndale,...
1933
Shipley Times and Express,
11 March 1933. LATE
MR T F DOYLE. DEATH OF FORMER COUNCILLOR. MAN OF MANY VARIED INTERESTS. The
Saltaire district lost one of its best known residents
on Monday, when the death took place of Mr Thomas F Doyle of 13 Albert Road...
THE FUNERAL. All departments
of the firm, and the various societies and organisations with which he was
associated were represented at the funeral at Nab Wood cemetery, Shipley, on
Wednesday.... Salts (Saltaire) Limited …Mr J A Farndale, drawing
department...
Shipley Times and Express,
28 October 1933:
PRIZE WINNERS. During an interval Mrs Birbeck presented the whist drive
prizes to the following successful competitors:... The
first prizes were the generous gift of Councillor Birbeck, and the second
prizes of Mr John Chell, while the remaining prizes had been provided by Mr
Newman Robinson and Mr J A Farndale …
1936
Shipley Times and Express,
21 November 1936:
OFFICERS RE-ELECTED. Councillor Birbeck was enthusiastically re elected president on the motion
of Mr Burgoyne, seconded by Mr Ogden.... However it
had always been a pleasure to assist the Saltaire Cricket Club.... Mr. A W Burgoyne
and Mr W D Ogden were re elected secretary and
treasurer respectively, on the motion of Mr J A Farndale...
Bradford Observer, 24
November 1936: THRILLING
RIDE After a thrilling dash through the fog over frost bound roads a Bradford
fire brigade engine reached Baildon in the remarkable time of 11 minutes
yesterday to deal with an outbreak of fire at the home of Mrs James Arthur Farndale,
of Oakley, Sandals Road, Baildon. The fire appears to have originated in
one of the bedrooms and have been caused by an electric radiator becoming
overheated. When the brigade arrived on the scene the upper floor was filled
with dense clouds of smoke, and it was necessary to use oxygen apparatus in order to approach the seat of the fire. The flames were
quickly brought under control, but it is thought that the damage may exceed £100.
Leeds Mercury, 24 November
1936: FIRE
BRIGADE’S SPEED. ONLY TWO MINUTES LONGER THAN IN NORMAL WEATHER. Bradford Fire
Brigade were called to an outbreak of fire at a house in Sandals Road, Baildon,
yesterday afternoon. Despite thick fog and icy roads, the brigade reached Baildon
in 11 minutes, only two minutes longer than in normal weather. The house was
“Oakley”, the property of Mr. James A Farndale. Mrs Farndale gave the
alarm. It is understood that the outbreak was caused by the overheating of an
electric radiator in a bedroom. Carpets, close etc were destroyed.
Yorkshire Post and Leeds
Intelligencer 24 November 1936: BAILDON HOUSE FIRE. Bradford Fire Brigade were called to an
outbreak yesterday at a house in Sandals Road, Baildon, the property of Mr.
James A Farndale. About £100 worth of damage was done.
1939
1939 Register – 23 Sandals Road, Baildon
James A Farndale, worsted
drawing manager, married, born 15 December 1877
Florence E Farndale, unpaid
domestic duties,. Married, born 13 October 1880
Two others in the textile
business
SHIPLEY AND BAILDON WAR
WEAPON’S WEEK. FULL LIST OF INVESTORS. … Wednesday. … J A and F E Farndale: £100
0s 0d.
1942
Shipley Times and Express,
6 May 1942: SALTAIRE
CRICKET CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. … committee... J A Farndale...
Shipley Times and Express,
29 July 1942:
GOOD RECORD OF SERVICE.
After having held the
position of manager of the drawing room at Saltaire mills for 28 ½ years, a
good record of service, Mr. James A Farndale, of 23 Sandals Road, Baildon,
retired last Friday.
It was obvious that the
parting had not been lost sight off by the directors, managers and other work
people connected with the firm, as before he left the mill on Friday evening,
Mr Farndale was the recipient of some useful parting gifts and testimony was
paid by Mr RW Guild, managing director, and Mr O Denison, manager, spinning
department, to the esteem in which Mr Farndale was held by everybody in
connection with the firm which must indeed have been a source of pleasure
to him on the occasion of his leave taking.
The Saltaire Cricket Club
have in Mr Farndale a keen supporter of the club and in his position as vice
president he shoulders his responsibilities in a praiseworthy manner.
Shipley Times and Express,
29 July 1942:
RETIREMENT OF MR J A
FARNDALE. 28 ½ YEARS AT SALTAIRE MILLS.
Mr. James A Farndale, of 23 Sandals
Road, Baildon, retired from his position of drawing room manager at Saltaire M
after 28 ½ years in that capacity with the firm of Salts (Saltaire) Limited.
As a boy Mr Farndale
commenced working at Messrs Joseph Benn and Sons, Beck Mills, Clayton,
eventually becoming an overlooker and after being associated with that firm for
26 years, he was appointed drawing room manager at Saltaire Mills in January
1914. He has been actively connected with the sports activities of the firm and
was formerly a playing member of the Salts Bowling Club, whilst he has been a
member of the Saltaire Football Club. Mr Farndale has also taken a keen
interest in Saltaire Cricket Club, of which he is vice president and an active
member of the committee. He is held in huge esteem by the directors, managers and work people of Saltaire Mills, when on Friday
everybody gave tangible expression of their esteem.
Mr R W Guild, managing
director, on behalf of the directors, presented Mr Farndale with a cheque; the
managers and staff also gave him a cheque; and all connected with the drawing
room gave him as a parting gift a beautiful electric clock. Mr Guild in making
the presentation on behalf of the directors spoke very highly of the excellent
services rendered by Mr Farndale in his capacity as manager of the drawing room
and assured him that he left with the best wishes of all those connected with
the firm. Mr O Dennison, spinning manager, who made the presentation on behalf
of the managers and staff spoke in a similar vein, and of the high esteem in
which he was held by everybody.
Mr Farndale, suitably acknowledged the
gifts and spoke of his happy associations with those with whom he had worked at
Saltaire Mills during his long connection with the firm.
1943
Yorkshire Evening Post, 25
March 1943: SHIPLEY
“WINGS” WEEK. Shipley and Baildon Wings for Victory Week total up to noon today
was £229,599 towards their target of £240,000. The principal investors
include... J A Farndale … £500 each.
1944
Shipley Times and Express, 8 November 1944: SALTAIRE CRICKET CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. Thanks were given to
the ground stewards, Messrs C L Cawthra and J A
Farndale, by Mr Cockerham and Mr Burgoyne. It was agreed that since these
two gentlemen have taken over care of the ground, it is one of the finest
grounds in the district.
1947
Shipley Times and Express,
22 January 1947:
SALTAIRE CRICKET CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. £48 PROFIT ON THE YEAR. We got through
another season last year without a full time
groundsman and I'm sure you will agree that the ground never looked better than
it did last year and the wickets played second to none in the league. This, of
course, meant a great deal of work on the part of the ground stewards and
committee generally. Mr Cawthra and Mr Farndale put in a great deal
of work during the season and their efforts meant much in keeping the ground to
such a high standard once again.
1948
Shipley Times and Express,
21 January 1948:
DEATH OF MR JOE IRIS SCOTT. WELL KNOWN BAIULDON METHODIST. The funeral
service of Mr Joe Scott, of Belmont Ave, Baildon, took place at Westgate
Methodist Church prior to Interment at Charlestown cemetery on Monday
evening.... Baildon Veterans’ Association:... J A Farndale...
Shipley Times and Express,
13 October 1948:
LATE MR CHARLES WILLIAMS, OF BAILDON. A funeral service conducted by the
vicar, Rev F Archer, was held at Baildon parish church on Saturday of Mr
Charles Williams, 3, Butterfield Homes, Baildon. Afterwards a cremation
ceremony took place at the Scholemoor crematorium....
Baildon Veterans Association were represented by... J A Farndale...
1949
Shipley Times and Express,
19 October 1949:
BAILDON VETERANS’ OLDEST MEMBER. With the death of Mr William Broadband, of
16 Pasture Road, Baildon Veterans Association lost their oldest member. He
would have been 91 of age next month. .. members of
the Baildon Veterans Association present included... J A Farndale...
1951
Shipley Times and Express,
4 July 1951: 28
YEARS AGO. Saltaire Mills Sports Association held its third annual fete and gala.
A feature of the sports programme was a five mile walk sealed handicap in which
there were 17 competitors.... Stewards, Messrs J Farndale ...
James’ great
granddaughter, Anne, has kindly shared the following:
I do recall meeting a lady
who I believe was Wilfred’s mother, in a nursing home in Shipley - I believe I
may have photos of her, and of Wilfred and Kathleen Farndale. I do recall
mention of James Arthur, and I was led to believe that he had been the Arts
Director of Salts Mill - though how correct that is, I am unsure.
1952
James A Farndale, died age 74 at Bradford District in the first quarter of
1952 (DR).
Probate: FARNDALE James
Arthur of 23 Sandals Road, Baildon, Yorkshire died 1 March 1952 at Cheapside
Bradford Probate London 9 April to Florence Edith Farndale, widow and Wilfred
Farndale sanitary inspector. Effects £2649 1s 5d.
James is buried in Bradford.
The Yorkshire Observer, 4
March 1952:
DEATH OF MR J A FARNDALE,
BAILDON.
Mr. James Arthur Farndale, 74,
of 23, Sandals Road, Baildon, who collapsed in a bus while returning from
Saturdays football match at Park Avenue and died almost immediately,
was familiar to Bradford Cricket League followers.
A life member of Saltaire
Cricket Club, he had voluntarily tended their Roberts Park ground for five
seasons.
He was formerly a member of
the drawing department at Saltaire mills, retiring 10 years ago, and was a
member of Baildon Veterans’ Association.
He leaves a widow and one
son, Mr Wilfred Farndale, senior sanitary inspector of Shipley Council, and the an ex Saltaire cricketer.
Shipley Times and Express,
5 March 1952:
SUDDEN DEATH OF WELL KNOWN SPORTSMAN.
Saltaire people will share
in Baildon’s deep regret at the sudden passing of Mr. James Arthur Farndale, of
23, Sandals Road, Baildon, at the age of 74. Mr Farndale was returning home
from a football match at Park Avenue, Bradford, on Saturday, when he collapsed
in the bus and died before he reached hospital. Local sport possessed few
better known or better liked figures. He became attached to Saltaire Cricket Club
on coming to live in Albert Road in 1914, and his keenness for cricket in
general and this club in particular continued unabated to the end. Down the
years he was a loyal member and it was a well deserved honour when the club made him a life member.
He has been retired some 10 years and for the past five seasons has contributed
much voluntary work and skill to keeping the Roberts Park ground in good
condition. Mr Farndale came to Saltaire to work at Saltaire mills. He was
employed there for 28 years and at the time of his retirement was manager of
the drawing department. Previously he worked for Joseph Benn and sons, of
Clayton, Bradford, for 26 years. He was also a member of Baildon Veterans’ Association.
He leaves a widow and one son, Mr Wilfred Farndale, Shipley Council’s Senior Sanitary
Inspector and former Saltaire opening batsman.
1953
Shipley Times and Express,
28 January 1953:
“The years bring their toll of losses to this old club, and since the last
annual meeting we have lost old standing members in … The most
sad loss was the tragic passing away of Mr J A Farndale. Only last year
I paid tribute to the work which Mr Farndale did on behalf of the club….
