The steeplejacks of Leeds - brave, nerveless, foolhardy or desperate?

The Industrial Revolution changed the work of steeplejacks from working solely on church steeples to a multitude of chimneys on factories and mills. The work became much more dangerous and competition between firms of steeplejacks was fierce - both professionally and in what their children could achieve. Ordinary men danced with death every day!

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

11.00

Location & directions

Thackray Museum of Medicine, 141 Beckett Street, Harehills, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7LN

Directions:

The talk will take place in the Mandible Room which is in the Learning Centre. Please check in at the Front Desk on arrival.

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 email:

[email protected]

Accessibility details

Wheelchairs are available to borrow if required.

Additional information

There is a large pay and display car park in front of the building.

Max number of people:

50

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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