Hall Royd Walk, Silkstone Common Built 1966
Hall Royd Walk Estate In February 1966 adverts appeared in the local press in connection with the new estate being built at Silkstone Common. The first phase of Hall Royd Walk - two and three bedroom bungalows - were being built to an "outstanding design" by Tarmac-Waddington. The main selling points in the advert were "the magnificent living room with an attractive feature fireplace". Kitchens were "well-equipped" and bathrooms had "suites of the very latest design." Prices, "inclusive of a landscaped garden, began at £3,450 requiring a deposit of only £175. In comparison a "modernised terrace house with sitting room, living room / kitchen, pantry, 3 bedrooms, outside toilet and private yard" in Silkstone Common was being advertised for sale at the same time for £700. The first phase of bungalows built by Tarmac in early 1966 was followed by the construction of a number of two storey semi detached "Scandinavian Styled 3 Bed...