Hawkhills, Gledhow – home of William Middleton

Mid-19th century country house/estate; from May to June 1885 advertised as the property of the late William Middleton (died 21st December, 1884, his second wife Sarah dying on 3rd April 1885). Hawkhills Estate advertised as being for sale again in October 1887, shortly after the 16 July 1887 death of William Middleton's eldest son, John William Middleton, and advertised again in June 1907, shortly after the death on 8th January 1907 of Arthur Middleton, another of William's sons. By 1908, Hawkhills acquired by cricketer T.L. Taylor who remained at the house for many years: Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer Yorkshire, England 13 Nov 1948 GARDENERS, CHAUFFEURS, GROOMS SECOND GARDENER wanted; must be experienced: good cottage near gate; no young children; wife to assist in house if necessary; good wages.—Apply T. L. Taylor, Hawkhills, Chapel Allerton, Leeds. Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer Yorkshire, England 23 May 1885 THE YORKSHIRE POST, SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1885. ...under instructions - the late William Middleton, Esq., to...Auction, in their Estate Sale Room, East Leeds Four clock precisely. HAWKHILLS ESTATE, situated in Gledhow Lane, Chapel-Allerton...and freeho