Nice to see this old thread re-appear. It was me that started it but have now let my Mudcat membership go due to 'differences' with the management ;-)

I never got to do it but, funnily enough, since the early posts I now work in Bradford and live in Airedale, near Skipton. The area I work in has a lot of Gypsy links, including Gypsy Lane and a lot of Gypsies seem to be resident nearby. Lee's scrapyard is not that far from where I work if it is the one I just looked up - Lee's auto spares, Mill Lane. Is that the same one, Roger? 3.5 miles from my office if so. I'd love to see any notes you took and you have inspired my to re-visit as soon as I get chance.

Cheers

Dave