Historically within the West Riding of Yorkshire, it grew as a pit village and had its own colliery until 1968. Thereafter, Woolley Colliery became the main source of employment until its closure in 1987.
Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, it expanded as a pit village and had its own colliery until 1968. Subsequently, Woolley Colliery became the primary source of employment until its closure in 1987.