Walk the streets and yards of Leeds city centre to discover their medieval history and where their names come from.
Saturday 16 May. 11:00 – 12:30
Leeds is often thought of as a great Victorian city. But it had its beginnings in the Middle Ages, and it was then that the shape of what is now the city centre was established.
We shall be looking at how that came about, seeing what we can learn from the layout of the streets, the footprints of the buildings, and the origins of our street names.
Enjoy this walk around the streets of the city centre with Professor Joyce Hill, and find out how the medieval past of Leeds is still very much part of our present.
Tickets are £6 for Leeds Civic Trust members and £9 for non-members.
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Title image of the Leeds Cross courtesy of Leeds Minster.
Useful Information & Accessibility:
Date: Saturday 16 May
Time: 11:00-12:30
Meeting Point: Leeds Bus Station – entrance foyer on York Street (pictured below)
Locations covered: Leeds City Centre, focusing on Kirkgate, Briggate and the Yards between Briggate and Lands Lane.
Approximate walk distance: 1 1/4 miles
Is the walk step free? No steps. We will be on and off pavements. The terrain is reasonably level. Gradients are gentle.
Is this a brisk walk or a relaxed walk? Brisk walking between the principal sites.
Please wear: Comfortable shoes for town walking
Booking link: Click here to book your ticket.
