Hunslet Mill

Hunslet Mill is an extended factory complex on Goodman Street with large buildings that show typical features of 19th-century industry. The structures display robust construction with characteristic architectural details from this period of manufacturing.

The complex was built around 1842 by William Fairbairn for John Wilkinson and started with flax fiber production. The site later switched production types and continued operations for over a century.

The building tells the story of textile production in Leeds, where it first made linen and later wool blankets. The spaces show traces of these manufacturing activities that shaped the lives of many workers.

The site is currently being reshaped through a redevelopment project that preserves the historical structures and enables new uses. Visitors should be aware that work may be ongoing and access to certain areas may be limited.

The site was long a center of labor, with thousands of people spending their days there and contributing to the city's development. The spaces preserve this past intensity and tell of a different rhythm of life.