1st White Cloth Hall, Cloth hall in Leeds, England
The 1st White Cloth Hall is a building featuring a quadrangular court with pillars and arches designed for merchants to conduct textile trading in Leeds. The structure displays typical market hall features of the period with covered walkways and a clearly organized layout.
The building was constructed in 1711 in response to Wakefield's establishment of a covered cloth hall. Local merchants funded this project as their textile trade expanded and required a dedicated trading center.
The hall established Leeds as a central marketplace for undyed cloth trading, transforming the city into a textile commerce hub. You can see how the structure reflects the prosperity this trade brought to the community.
The building is open to visitors who can explore the interior structure and inner courtyard at their own pace. Recent restoration work means it is worth checking beforehand whether specific areas are accessible during your visit.
Analysis of timber samples from the building revealed that some beams dated to the late 15th century. This suggests that builders sourced locally available aged wood when constructing the hall.
Location: Leeds
Official opening: May 29, 1711
GPS coordinates: 53.79550,-1.54045
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46
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