Parkinson Building, Grade II listed university building at University of Leeds Campus, England.
The Parkinson Building features a 57-meter clock tower incorporating Greek Revival elements and serving as the central structure of the University of Leeds.
Construction started in 1938 but halted during World War II, with completion in 1951 when Princess Royal conducted the opening ceremony.
The structure contains the Brotherton Library, which holds Shakespeare's First Folio from 1623 and manuscripts from the Brontë sisters.
The building includes modernized language learning facilities across two floors, following a substantial renovation project completed in 2019.
Peregrine falcons nest in the clock tower, monitored through cameras installed by the university's Sustainability Service.
Location: Leeds
Inception: 1950
Architects: Thomas Arthur Lodge
Part of: University of Leeds Campus
GPS coordinates: 53.80800,-1.55300
Latest update: May 12, 2025 18:09
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