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The colourful past of Carr Manor

The Meanwood Institute, 94 Green Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 4LD

  • 15 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Talk

Welcome to another talk by Peter Spedding, a local historian with a special interest in 18th and 19th century characters.

The Carr Manor Estate is a well known landmark on Stonegate Road and has been used as a Judges residence since 1937. Discover stories about some of its earlier residents - including heroism, high jinx by doctors, bankruptcy, rescuing the Queen, famous visitors, seaside holiday homes, drunkenness, hangings and much more!

Timings

Tuesday 15 September:
14.00

Location & directions

The Meanwood Institute, 94 Green Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 4LD

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:
Peter Spedding
Booking email:
[email protected]

Additional information

There is a small free public car park approx 200 yards away at the entrance to Meanwood Park but this car park gets very busy. Please respect the needs of local residents when parking nearby.

Max number of people:
40
Estimated duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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