Morley is a town and civil parish within the metropolitan district of the City of Leeds, in West Yorkshire, England

Morley means "wood by a moor", from Old English mor "moor" + leah "wood, clearing

Morley, like Rome, is built on seven hills: Scatcherd Hill, Dawson Hill, Daisy Hill, Chapel Hill, Hunger Hill, Troy Hill and Banks Hill.

Morley, mentioned in the Domesday Book, is traditionally famous for its textile industry, notably the cloth "Shoddy", which was worn by both sides in the American Civil War.

Notable people - Helen Fielding, author of Bridget Jones' Diary

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