Tuesday, 3 February 2015

Secondary Research Old Buildings In Leeds

Leeds Kirkgate Market
Architect: Joseph & John leering of London. (1904 hall)
Corn Exchange 
Architect: Cuthbert Brodrick
Style: Victorian
Leeds Town Hall 
Architect: Cuthbert Brodrick
Style: Classical/ Baroque
Leeds City Museum
Established  in 1819
Architect: Cuthbert Brodrick
Redeveloped and designed by Austin Smith
Kirkstall Abbey 
Date back to 23000 BC oldest existing building which is a man made structure in leeds
St Johns Church Is the oldest church in central Leeds and funded by John Harrison. There wear plan on demolishing the building but Norman Shaw came to its defence and argued agents it successfully for its restoration.
Hyde Park Pitcher House 
It was biult by Thomas Winn and his sons and it still has many of its original features such as its nine operating glass lights and the decorated Edwardian Balcony.
The glass lamp is also listed along side the building but no loner has power. 

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