Railways, Investments and Architecture - on the Trail of the Financial History of Leeds
Wagon Lifting Hoist Mini Museum, Tower Square, Wellington Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4AP
As part of the firm's 150th anniversary, Redmayne Bentley invite you to join a special history walk through Leeds. Led by Leeds historian Clifford Stead, the walk will take you from the railway boom of the 1800s to the 1970s, when the Leeds Stock Exchange closed its doors. Founded here in 1875, Redmayne Bentley has been part of the city’s financial story for generations.
We’ll start and finish at the newly opened Wagon Hoist Mini Museum, where the firm will also be showcasing historic ledgers and unique artefacts, carefully preserved by the firm's founder, John Redmayne.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- Tour: 1230-1330. Information stand will be in the Hoist museum: 1100-1500
- Friday 19 September:
- Tour: 1230-1330. Information stand will be in the Hoist museum: 1100-1500
Location & directions
Wagon Lifting Hoist Mini Museum, Tower Square, Wellington Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4AP
- Directions:
- Tours will start outside the Wagon Hoist mini museum located in the middle of Leeds Wellington Place business district.
- Contact on day:
- Anna Crump
- Telephone number:
- +441132006404
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book via Eventbrite to reserve your place
- Booking contact name:
- B McBride
- Booking telephone number:
- +441132006409
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://Leeds_Finance_Walk.eventbrite.co.uk
- Booking opens:
- 01 Jul 2025 09:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 19 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
This event is a walking tour so may not be suitable for individuals with limited mobility. The walking tour is approximately 1 hour and will not include a planned comfort break. There is no designated parking or toilet facilities at the site. The nearest public car parks are the NCP Wellington Place and the Whitehall Road Car Park.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
