I worked at the Head Post Office 68/69, the wooden building at 3.58 was called the Hutments it was said that it had been a social club for postman and was originally built as an army recruitment hall in the first war {though not necessarily on this site} . Atlas House at 8.30 was referred to as Quebec Chambers and was used in part as offices by the Post Office much of the internal walls, floors and staircases were made from wood. A lot of the wiring was still lead covered what a fire hazard.
Excellent. I Know this street very well from working in Leeds centre. It was amazing to learn of the history of its development and its building. Thank You.
Love your videos. One thing about the Hotel de Ville though. Mary Ann Roulstone ran the Parade restaurant with Florence Mudd on East Parade. In 1906 she married Henry Hebden and once the partnership with Florence ended she moved to the Hotel de Ville. She ran the restaurant there and probably kept her name due to her reputation. It looks like she changed to her married name for business use in 1913 but the directory lists Miss Roulstone and Mrs. Hebden as separate people where they are really one and the same. Hope to see more videos soon.
Really enjoying your channel 😀. Me and a friend stumbled onto shadwell Hall when out walking, which got us onto John Barron, textile industrialist , a fascinating part of leeds history and one of his magnificent buildings still survives in leeds city centre,not far from where swimming baths use to be,would be ideal material for your channel 👌 👍
@@papalegba6796 agreed, and I’m in that boat myself. However I think it could really devastate city centres if it continues. Many offices are on long term leases, and they’re not going to get renewed, so this situation could get much worse.
Numbers 5 and 7 king Street. Now there's like a moat dug out around number 7 but In the old photos there's not. Why would they dig around the building. And why did they put large windows in at basement level?
Hi Nathaniel, many of the older buildings have extensive cellars where things such as coal were stored. Number 7 had small windows at street level to let a little light in in the older photos. in later years they have dug down so that larger windows could be added to increase day light, possibly because they were using the cellars as office space.
All the buildings now in Leeds need care, refurbishment, repairs, tlc and to many to let signs. Everything going downhill, brutal architecture, flat pack construction and pc (political correction).
I never realised that the Bank House balcony was the remainder of the elevated walkway plan! Tremendous :D
Super slice of history from my late home town of Leeds. Many thanks for sharing.
Thanks Kaz
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Another one of your very interesting videos of my hometown of Leeds. Thanks for creating them and look forward to your next one
Thanks Nikki
BRILL VERY INTERESTING
Thanks Martyn
I love it! I never have enough of your videos!
Thanks Mariusz
Another interesting and informative video!
Thanks Samantha
The third and fourth floors of Bank House were occupied by HM Customs &Excise VAT office in the 1970’s. I worked there at that time.
Thank you for adding that Rachel
@@GeogJuice Thanks for such an informative and interesting video.
Thanks Rachel
I worked at the Head Post Office 68/69, the wooden building at 3.58 was called the Hutments it was said that it had been a social club for postman and was originally built as an army recruitment hall in the first war {though not necessarily on this site} . Atlas House at 8.30 was referred to as Quebec Chambers and was used in part as offices by the Post Office much of the internal walls, floors and staircases were made from wood. A lot of the wiring was still lead covered what a fire hazard.
Thanks for adding this Stuart
Excellent. I Know this street very well from working in Leeds centre. It was amazing to learn of the history of its development and its building. Thank You.
Thanks Trevor
Thank you for providing me with a solution for my chronic insomnia.
I am guessing that isn't a compliment? :)
Love your videos. One thing about the Hotel de Ville though. Mary Ann Roulstone ran the Parade restaurant with Florence Mudd on East Parade. In 1906 she married Henry Hebden and once the partnership with Florence ended she moved to the Hotel de Ville. She ran the restaurant there and probably kept her name due to her reputation. It looks like she changed to her married name for business use in 1913 but the directory lists Miss Roulstone and Mrs. Hebden as separate people where they are really one and the same. Hope to see more videos soon.
Thanks Mike, that makes sense. Thank you for adding that. I thought it was a weird coincidence that they shared the same first and middle names.
Brilliant as usual
Thank you Stephen
No mention of Sammy Ledgards on Corner above Metropole??
as you say, tons of fascinating detail on such a short street. Thank you
Absolutely fascinating 👏
Thank you
Really enjoying your channel 😀.
Me and a friend stumbled onto shadwell Hall when out walking, which got us onto John Barron, textile industrialist , a fascinating part of leeds history and one of his magnificent buildings still survives in leeds city centre,not far from where swimming baths use to be,would be ideal material for your channel 👌 👍
Thank you for the tip. You are right. I will add it to my list.
There is barely a shot here without a ‘To Let’ sign visible! A bit concerning!..
Working from home the thing now. Bad for commercial landlords.
@@papalegba6796 agreed, and I’m in that boat myself. However I think it could really devastate city centres if it continues. Many offices are on long term leases, and they’re not going to get renewed, so this situation could get much worse.
@@Peter-MH I remember the late 70s/early 80s. Was worse then, will all work out.
Numbers 5 and 7 king Street. Now there's like a moat dug out around number 7 but In the old photos there's not. Why would they dig around the building. And why did they put large windows in at basement level?
Hi Nathaniel, many of the older buildings have extensive cellars where things such as coal were stored. Number 7 had small windows at street level to let a little light in in the older photos. in later years they have dug down so that larger windows could be added to increase day light, possibly because they were using the cellars as office space.
They must still have big cash transfers at Bank House as you regularly see armed police outside.
gold bullion
All the buildings now in Leeds need care, refurbishment, repairs, tlc and to many to let signs. Everything going downhill, brutal architecture, flat pack construction and pc (political correction).
Foreign still makes the finest pigs sick