About Morley in West Yorkshire

Morley is a town in West Yorkshire, England. It lies within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, on the eastern edge of Leeds, and had a population of 21,929 in 2001. The town has been part of the Leeds metropolitan borough since 1974.

Morley is built on seven hills: Scatcherd Hill, Daisy Hill, Morley Hill, Well Hill, Chapel Hill, Cross Hill and Banks Hill. The town's name is derived from these hills; 'mor' is a Celtic word meaning 'moorland' or 'open ground'.

The town's history is closely linked to the textile industry; it was an early centre for woollen cloth production. In the 19th century, Morley was a major centre for the worsted industry; at its peak there were over 50 worsted mills in the town.

The town has a number of notable buildings, including Morley Town Hall, which was built in 1838 and is now a Grade I listed building. The town hall was designed by architect George Gilbert Scott and is considered to be one of his finest works. Other notable buildings in the town include Morley Academy, which was built in 1854 as a grammar school, and St Peter's Church, which dates from the 15th century.

Morley is twinned with Bordeaux in France and Görlitz in Germany.