Feature Leeds Heritage Open Days 2010
Explore some of Leeds' history on 9th to 12th September
Feature: Leeds Heritage Open Days 2010
Heritage Open Days run across the country every year to celebrate culture and architecture. From Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th September, buildings across Leeds will be throwing open their doors and inviting anyone who’s interested to take a peek, have a tour around and learn a little more about their history.
Unfortunately, it would take pages upon pages to run through every single opening and event happening across the days, but here are a few choice picks. For full listings pick up a brochure from Leeds Visitor Centre or visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk
“HERITAGE AT RISK” EXHIBITION
Thu-Sat 10am-1.30pm, Sun 1.30-3pm, Leeds Civic Trust, 17-19 Wharf Street, LS2 7EQ
Photographs of significant Leeds buildings now in danger of falling into severe disrepair due to misuse.
LEEDS MAGISTRATES COURT
Thu 10am-3pm, Westgate, LS1 3JP
Learn how the court works, watch the court in action and take a tour of the building. A great opportunity if you’re interested in the workings of the law.
TOWN HALL & CLOCK TOWER TOURS
Sun 9am-5pm, Clock Tower Tours 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, booking essential on 0113 224 3801, The Headrow, LS1 3AD
Take in the grand Victoria Hall, find out about the dark and secret history of the Town Hall too, with views around the courtroom, the Victorian cells and the massive clock tower.
THE LEEDS LIBRARY
Sat 10am-4pm, 18 Commercial Street, LS1 6AL
The oldest surviving independent subscription library of its type in the British Isles, this old library was founded back in 1768 and is now something of a hidden secret above the bustling Commercial Street.
THE RAILWAY ROUNDHOUSE
Sun 11am-4pm, Wellington Road, LS12 1DR
Built in 1847, these are the oldest surviving railway workshops in England. They were designed by Thomas Grainger for the Leeds and Thirsk railway.
TEMPLE WORKS
Fri 12pm & 2pm, Sat 12pm, booking essential, email emma@templeworksleeds.com, tours take 1 hour, Marshall Street, LS12 3RP
A Grade I listed former flax mill designed to look like an Egyptian temple. This has to be seen to be believed. The story goes that, back in the day, the roof was covered in grass so sheep could graze.
LEEDS GRAND THEATRE & OPERA HOUSE
Sun 10.30am-4pm, 46 New Briggate, LS1 6NX
Grade II listed theatre regarded as a milestone in Victorian theatre building. Have a look behind the scenes, play with the lighting and see what happens on the fly floor. Plus, see the newly opened Howard Assembly Rooms.
LEFT BANK LEEDS
Thu 6.30-8.30pm, Former St Margaret’s Church, Cardigan Road, LS6 1LJ
Grade II listed former church with a fine art nouveau war memorial. Repair works are ongoing as Left Bank looks to establish itself as an arts and music venue.
HYDE PARK PICTURE HOUSE
Sat 2-3.30pm, Sun 1-3pm, 73 Brudenell Road, Hyde Park, LS6 1JD
Grade II listed cinema built back in 1914 and one of the last surviving ‘picture palaces’ still open.
FULNECK MORAVIAN SETTLEMENT
Sat 10am-6pm, Fulneck, Pudsey, LS28 8NT
Set in a conservation area, the Moravian settlement includes a church dating back to 1746 and boasts interesting buildings overlooking the Tong Cockersdale Valley.
1 BRODRICK COURT
Fri 10am-12pm, booking essential on 0113 278 3335, Alma Road, LS6 2AJ
House designed by Cuthbert Brodrick, the architect behind Leeds Town Hall.
WALK: ‘HOLBECK: CRADLE OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION’
Sat, 11am-12.30pm. meet on Leeds Bridge, contact 0113 243 9594
See the industrial heritage of this area of south Leeds, including Temple Mill, Tower Works and the Round Foundry.
WALK: ‘PERSONALITIES OF LEEDS ON BLUE PLAQUES’
Thu & Fri 11am-12.30pm, Thursday meet at 17-19 Wharf Street, LS2 7EQ, Friday meet at front steps of Town Hall, The Headrow, LS1 3AD, contact 0113 243 9594
Hear the stories behind some of the famous people who have shaped Leeds over the course of two tours.
WALK: ‘THE MEANWOOD VALLEY’
Sat 2-4pm, meet in Meanwood Park car park, Green Road, LS6 4LD, contact 0113 237 5312
Circular walk centred around Meanwoodside which includes tales of tanners and quarrymen.
Posted on Wednesday 18th August 2010
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Comment by Julie Wilks
Posted on Sun 5th Sep 10 12:48 am
Hello,
I want to visit the court but the booking phone number has a number missing on the booklet, does anyone know the correct number?
Many thanx
