Leeds Kirkgate Market, Grade I listed market hall in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Description
Leeds Kirkgate Market is a large market hall with over 800 vendor stalls beneath a Victorian glass roof in the city center. The structure combines multiple shopping sections and food courts under one unified cover.
History
The market started as an open-air venue in 1822 and then expanded with covered sections between 1850 and 1875. This growth followed a relocation and transformed it into a major commercial hub.
Culture
The market was the birthplace of Marks & Spencer, which started as a small bazaar in 1884. The origins of this global company remain visible and celebrated at this location.
Practical
The venue is located on Vicar Lane in the city center and is easily accessible on foot. It opens from Monday through Saturday and draws both local shoppers and visitors.
Did you know?
The hall was built in 1904 and displays Flemish and Art Nouveau architectural elements with decorative ironwork. The building survived a major fire in the 1970s that damaged other sections of the site.
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