1st White Cloth Hall, Cloth hall in Leeds, England
The 1st White Cloth Hall features a quadrangular court with pillars and arches designed for merchants to conduct textile trading activities in Leeds.
Constructed in 1711 for £1,000 from local merchants, this Grade II* listed building emerged as a response to Wakefield's covered cloth hall establishment.
The hall established Leeds as a central marketplace for undyed cloth trading, marking the beginning of the city's prominence in textile commerce.
Recent restoration work by Rushbond Group aims to preserve the eastern wing while maintaining the building's historical elements for future generations.
Tree-ring analysis of timber samples from the hall revealed wood dating to the late 15th century, indicating local material sourcing centuries before construction.
Location: Leeds
Official opening: May 29, 1711
GPS coordinates: 53.79550,-1.54045
Latest update: May 23, 2025 18:03
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