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.
In the historical context of the West Riding of Yorkshire, this area grew into a pit village with its own colliery up to 1968. Subsequently, Woolley Colliery served as the primary provider of jobs until it closed in 1987.