Men, machines and mousetraps - a Leeds firm at war

Speaker: Andrea Hetherington
Leeds Pals

Procter Brothers are one of Leeds' oldest established firms, making Little Nipper mousetraps, superior machine guards and 'anything in wire'. This talk examines their role in the war effort, from the Western Front to anti-bomb netting for Buckingham Palace. It also looks at the personal cost of the Great War to a firm and a family.

Procterbros
Procter Bros Poster

Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome. Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.

Event organiser: Yorkshire branch
14 February 2026 14:00 to 14 February 2026 16:00
Manor Academy, Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, York, YO26 6PA
Branch contacts
David Tattersfield
(Branch Chairman)
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Dave Durham
(Branch Vice-Chairman)
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