Parkinson Building, Grade II listed university building at University of Leeds Campus, England.
Description
The Parkinson Building is a neoclassical university structure on the Leeds campus with a 57-meter clock tower serving as its centerpiece. Inside, you find the Brotherton Library, teaching spaces, and administrative offices spread across multiple floors.
History
Construction began in 1938 but was halted during World War II and finally completed in 1951. The opening ceremony was conducted by the Princess Royal.
Culture
The structure contains the Brotherton Library, which holds Shakespeare's First Folio from 1623 and manuscripts from the Brontë sisters.
Practical
The building is easily accessible from the main campus and well-signposted for visitors. The library maintains regular hours and both stairs and lifts allow access to different levels inside.
Did you know?
The clock tower top serves as a nesting site for peregrine falcons that are monitored by the university through cameras. Visitors may occasionally spot these birds if they look up while passing through the upper areas.
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