Far as I’ve found out the air vent served as ventilation for the Mail train that ran between the old post office sorting depot & the town hall, I can’t give you any references for this but I spent many hours years ago looking into it’s purpose, one again great vid, the vent is the only part of this I knew about, keep up the great work
I used to work in Leeds until 2009 but when I occasionally go these days I barely recognise it. I am fascinated by history and find it really interesting to know what has gone before in a particular area.
Thank you for all the work you put into your videos, they are very informative, especially with the little quirky bits of information that you sometimes unearth!
Many thanks for this! I've just discovered that my cousin, David Carvell (1826-1913) was involved with the Queen Street Congregational School for many years - although it's not clear whether he was a teacher or administrator there? For their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1899, David and Emma held an "At Home" at the school. The main address was given by Rev. Henry Webb, who was chairman of the Leeds Congregational Council.
At the end of Whitehall Quay there is a substation. Inside this suby is a long cable tunnel that heads in the direction of Queen St. I walked 100 yards of it before turning back
I’ve been in that, walked to the end and back keeping as well away from the fat raised cables on the rack as I could, the hum of electricity could be felt strongly in there, wouldn’t wanna go look again but very interesting all the same.
So interesting! I love this series, it would be so good if you could do the history of Albion street/ Albion Place, some fascinating buildings, and from what I know a former head surgeon of Leeds general infirmary named William Hey used to live at the current site of which is bills restaurant!
I used to work in Elizabeth house (for Clarion) until a few years ago. Now working across the street at Wellington place, so found this video fascinating. Thank you!
Far as I’ve found out the air vent served as ventilation for the Mail train that ran between the old post office sorting depot & the town hall, I can’t give you any references for this but I spent many hours years ago looking into it’s purpose, one again great vid, the vent is the only part of this I knew about, keep up the great work
I used to work in Leeds until 2009 but when I occasionally go these days I barely recognise it. I am fascinated by history and find it really interesting to know what has gone before in a particular area.
Thank you for all the work you put into your videos, they are very informative, especially with the little quirky bits of information that you sometimes unearth!
Thank you Samantha!
Yes,i have walked round this area a lot and never knew the history,thank you.
Ive never seen Monarch house before, what an absolute beauty!
Proheps the vents are also there for the Leeds Tube
Many thanks for this! I've just discovered that my cousin, David Carvell (1826-1913) was involved with the Queen Street Congregational School for many years - although it's not clear whether he was a teacher or administrator there? For their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1899, David and Emma held an "At Home" at the school. The main address was given by Rev. Henry Webb, who was chairman of the Leeds Congregational Council.
That’s brilliant. Thank you for sharing your story
Another super slice of Leeds history. Many thanks for sharing. ……
Thank you Kaz
Great video!
At the end of Whitehall Quay there is a substation. Inside this suby is a long cable tunnel that heads in the direction of Queen St. I walked 100 yards of it before turning back
Very interesting. Thanks Rodney
I’ve been in that, walked to the end and back keeping as well away from the fat raised cables on the rack as I could, the hum of electricity could be felt strongly in there, wouldn’t wanna go look again but very interesting all the same.
Wow, thank you for sharing!
Excellent video yet again thank you
Thank you Sara
So interesting! I love this series, it would be so good if you could do the history of Albion street/ Albion Place, some fascinating buildings, and from what I know a former head surgeon of Leeds general infirmary named William Hey used to live at the current site of which is bills restaurant!
Thank you for your comment. Albion Street is definitely on the list of future videos!
Fascinating thank you.
Thank you Michael
Superb as usual
Thank you Stephen
Do you have any videos on Leeds Town Hall?
Hi, not yet. But hopefully in the future.
Looooove it!
Thank you Mariusz!
Queen Street will soon be busy again with all the construction about to start on the old Olympic pool site
What shame these buildings were torn down to be replaced by virtually nothing 😞😞
I used to work in Elizabeth house (for Clarion) until a few years ago. Now working across the street at Wellington place, so found this video fascinating. Thank you!
Thank you