The Old Fire Station
The Old Fire Station, Gipton Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 6NL
Gipton Fire Station was commissioned in 1937 and operated as a working fire station until 2015. In that time, it was one of the busiest fire stations as well as a training centre with firefighters living in the houses that surround the fire station. In 2017, the building reopened as a community hub.
This year, we have some really exciting things to celebrate our historic building. Starting with the unveiling of a new Blue Plaque to celebrate the deep community history.
In the evening, there will be the premiere of Space2's new one-woman show based on the story of Penny Rowntree, the first woman firefighter in West Yorkshire. This is part of a three-year project with Leeds Beckett University to uncover women's stories in the fire service.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1630-2000
Location & directions
The Old Fire Station, Gipton Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 6NL
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- To book a ticket for the one- woman show - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1388129736409?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Booking contact name:
- Coralie Datta
- Booking telephone number:
- +441133200159
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM
