Holbeck: the beating heart of the Industrial Revolution

Robert Dyson has been a Leeds Civic Trust walk leader for many years. Join him for a walk that gives a brief history of railways in Leeds, the start of the Leeds Liverpool Canal, the story of Holbeck's importance as a centre of early engineering, the history of Tower Works and the remarkable story of Matthew Murray.

Timings

Thursday 17 September:

14.00

Location & directions

Pret a Manger, New Station Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5DL

Directions:

Please meet outside the Pret a Manger on the station concourse.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please contact the organiser if you find - in reasonable time - that you are unable to attend. There may be a waiting list for this event and someone else could take your place.

Booking contact name:

Robert Dyson

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

03 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Unfortunately due to the nature of the terrain this walk is not suitable for wheelchair users. The walk includes a short flight of steps and at one point the canal is crossed via a lock gate walkway with handrail.

Additional information

Toilets and various refreshment outlets are available at the station.

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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