James Arthur Farndale

15 December 1877 to 1 March 1952

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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) and baptised on 14 September 1881 at St John the Baptist, Clayton (Clayton PR). 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 Farnell (7), at school

John Farnell (5), at school

James Arthur Farnell (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?) Farnell (17), plumber’s apprentice

John Farnell (15), worsted spinner

James A Farnell (13), worsted spinner

Tom Farnell (9), at school

Mary Farnell (7), at school

Maggie Farnell (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. (Heaton, Herbert. 1920. The Yorkshire Woollen and Worsted Industries. Oxford: Clarendon Press.)

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 Farnell married Florence Edith Greenwood (1880 to 1972) on 11 July 1905 at the Wesleyan Chapel, Clayton, Bradford (Non Conformist Records, Bradford Moor, Brownwood, Burley, Clayton). James was 27 years old.

Note the redesignation of the family from Farnell to Farndale, to correct a recurring spelling error.

Florence Edith Greenwood, the daughter of Harrison Greenwood (1857 to 1936) and Jane (nee Briggs) Greenwood (1857 to 1914), was born on 13 October 1880 and brought up at Clayton.

1910

Wilfred Farndale (FAR00766) was born in North Brierley District, on 13 September 1910 (1939 Register). Wilfred Farndale’s birth was registered in North Brierley District in the fourth quarter of 1910 (GRO Vol 9b page 28).

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 31^st 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 on 1 March 1952 (Probate Index) and his death was registered 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 Scholemoor Cemetery in Bradford (Find a grave index).

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….

1972

Florence Edith Farndale, born on 13 October 1880, died at the age of 91 in 1972 and her death was registered at Worth Valley in the third quarter of 1972 (GRO Vol 2c page 164).