Change: 1750 onwards, common land being used by anybody, came under private ownership, plus many ordinary people could not afford to build walls around their little bit of land andaccording soto the new laws. So it was sold to rich farmers and theirlandowners, the poor people's little   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 565)

Change: age, Cottingley "how willingly could I spend the residue of my busy life in this delightful retirement".Many Manor Halls, at this time were being converted into smaller chambers and rooms, oak-panelling was replacing   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 546)

Change: it was 'Mrs Denton's hats'.In 1755, the Tollgate Act was passed making the Parish responsible for roads to be could be constructed and repaired to help the developing woollen industry. A toll was paid to use the road, there was a Beeston toll-bar on Elland Road   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 545)

Change: Many Manor Halls, at this time were being converted into smaller chambers and rooms, oak-panelling was replacing bare plaster and floor-boarding used. Orchards and gardens were being laid-out with new imported flowers, bushes and trees.Farming was developing at a fast rate and   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 532)

Change: mMMr Moore's son accompanied John Wesley the next day. It was reported, he knew the locality well and was twice entertained at Cottingley Hall by Mr Moore. He himself recorded in his journal when he last visited the   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 316)

Change: Created by Steve01 Aug 1 2007, 7:45 PM EDT for: no reason given