Inspiring the next generation

The post on the blue plaque for Jonathan Peate, prompted the comments from Ken Roberts and Richard Thackray, that Guiseley had an earlier ‘resident’ who had handed the philanthropy baton on to Jonathan Peate; who, in turn, handed it to Frank and Albert Parkinson.   That man was Matthew William Thompson (1820-1891) who lived at Park Gate.

Talking with Rex Learmonth today, who has written a booklet about Jonathan, he confirmed that this handing on of the baton, or leadership mantel, for building Continue reading →