Farsley

Farsley
Town Street in Farsley
Population	24,595
• London	203 SE
Metropolitan borough	City of Leeds
Metropolitan county	West Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	PUDSEY
Postcode district	LS28
Dialling code	0113
Police	West Yorkshire
Fire	West Yorkshire
Ambulance	Yorkshire
UK Parliament	Leeds West and Pudsey
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Farsley is a suburban village in West Yorkshire, England. It is part of the City of Leeds borough. Farlsey is directly located to the northeast of Bradford city centre and northwest of Leeds city centre. The town of Pudsey is to the south and the town of Horsforth is to the north of the village.

History

Farsley is mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, it is mentioned as a part of the manor of Calverley and Farsley. The village is believed to have historical ties to the Anglo-Saxons. The area around the village was largely undeveloped until the 19th century, following the Industrial Revolution. When multiple coal mines and factories developed on the land around the village.

Transport

Farsley is served by New Pudsey railway station on the railway line between Bradford and Leeds. There are also regular buses passing through the village connecting it to Leeds, Bradford, Pudsey and Horsforth.

Churches

The village is home to three churches which include:

• St John's Church - A Grade II listed place of worship, it dates back to the 1842 and has been the villages parish church for centuries.
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - A church for the local mormon community.
• Farsley Community Church - A small church used by both the local Christian community and residents.

Amenities

The villages main local amenities are located on Town Street and Old Road. The nearest hospitals and educational institutions are in Leeds, Bradford and Pudsey.

References

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