Temple Works, Industrial flax mill in Holbeck, Leeds, United Kingdom
The Egyptian Revival architectural complex features 18 full-height windows separated by stone pillars across its grand facade at the former manufacturing site.
The Grade I listed building, completed in 1840 by engineer James Coombe, housed 7,000 spindles and employed 2,600 workers during industrial textile production.
The structure represents a connection between Yorkshire manufacturing and ancient Egypt, incorporating design elements from the Temple of Horus at Edfu.
The building contains brick vaulted cellars with passageways, workshops, and 60 conical glass skylights that illuminate the vast interior space.
The building incorporated a grass-covered roof where sheep grazed to maintain humidity levels necessary for flax processing, using a hydraulic lift for transport.
Location: Leeds
GPS coordinates: 53.78970,-1.55333
Latest update: May 14, 2025 10:26
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