11 June 18:00-19:30
The walk starts at Leeds Minster and follows the line of Timble Beck which, before the advent of the steam engine, provided power to the early mills of Leeds. We move on to Crown Point Bridge from which we have a panoramic view of Richmond Hill, which we then explore.
Richmond Hill has connections with the Civil War, Irish immigration in the 19th century, and the Oxford Movement, which resulted in the construction of St Saviour Church. Large 19th century mills front the River Aire at the bottom of Richmond Hill. The housing history of the area is of great interest, including some blocks of flats planned at the same time as Quarry Hill Flats.
Click here to book tickets. Registration opens 7 February.
Useful Information
Date: 11 June 2025
Time: 18:00-19:30
Meeting Point: Outside Leeds Minster
Tickets: Tickets are £6 for Leeds Civic Trust members and £8 for non-members. Registration opens on 7 February.
Booking Link: Click here to book
Accessibility: The walk involves climbing the ‘hill’ of Richmond Hill
Photograph of St Saviour Church sourced from britishlistedbuildings.co.uk
