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.
ED21, Folios 56-68, Enumerator: Exelby Reynolds
Boundary: Being that part bounded on the South by Pratt Lane, on the East by Prospect Street; on the North by Pitts Shop and on the West by Canal.
Contents: Part of the Township of Idle comprising all the Dwelling houses in Crag Road (both sides) Extending from Pratt Lane to Prospect Street on the East Side & from Gawcliffe Crag to the Local Board House on the West side including Pratt Lane, Kitson Street, Back Kitson Street, Prospect Street and Briggate (both sides) extending from the Local Board House on one side and Pitts Shop on the other to the Pricking Bridge including the Lock Cottage & Crag Mill Fold. All in the Parliamentary Division of Shipley.
