The census returns for 1891 were taken on the
evening of April 5th and the area of Idle is covered by piece
RG12/3652 & 3653.
ED14, Folios 84-97, Enumerator: Jeremiah Turner
Boundary being that part bounded on the North by Town Gate, on the West by All Alone, on the South by Balmes Buildings and on the East by Arthur Street.
Contents. Part of the Township of Idle comprising all the dwelling houses in Back Lane (both sides) including Wise Fold and Highdale Terrace, Westfield Lane
(South Side) extending from the Top of Back Lane to the Town Gate, including the White Bear Inn, Highfield Road (both sides) from the Town Gate to the Five Lane Ends.
Including Green Lane, Claremont, Shaw House, Highfield Cottage, Bark Hill, Highfield View, Ley Fleaks (Top) Summerfield, Quarry Cottage, All Alone, Starting Post, Moor End,
Harper's Houses & Willow Field. Blakehill Place, Balmes Buildings, Hobson's Buildings at Blakehill, Springfield Hotel, Albert Street and Arthur Street. All in the Parliamentary
Division of Shipley
