Leeds

In the heart of Leeds, just a stone’s throw from the bustle of City Square and the towering grandeur of the Queens Hotel, lies a building that once played a …

Nestled in the Holbeck area of Leeds, just a short walk from the city centre, stands one of the most important sites of the Industrial Revolution: the Round Foundry. Once …

Introduction Amid the imposing Victorian buildings and modern glass towers that make up Leeds city centre, one architectural gem stands out for its flamboyant design and unusual style—St Paul’s House. …

1. Origins & Historical Context Temple Works was commissioned in the late 1830s by John Marshall, a pioneer of the Leeds flax industry. The mill was built between 1838 and …

1. Origins & Historical Background Millennium Square was conceived as Leeds’s flagship project to commemorate the year 2000. Spearheaded by Leeds City Council in collaboration with the Millennium Commission, the …

1. Historical Context & Motivation When Leeds was elevated to city status in 1893, civic leaders sought to transform its civic heart, City Square, into a fitting public space. The …

Leeds is renowned for its Victorian and Edwardian arcades, which are among the finest in the UK. These arcades are more than just shopping spaces—they are architectural gems filled with …

Here is a comprehensive overview of aql’s use of Salem Chapel in Leeds as a data centre, tracing the building’s history, architectural significance, conversion, and role in digital infrastructure and …