York Road Library

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Sat 18 Oct, 2008 11:36 pm

I never saw it to be honest. I didn't know anything about it. It will all be forgotten again by next week.

Post by **chameleon** » Sun 19 Oct, 2008 10:05 am

Phill_dvsn wrote: I never saw it to be honest. I didn't know anything about it. It will all be forgotten again by next week. Mentioned on page 3 phill. Chanced to see it in the Weekly News which was actually delivered.

Barwicker · Post by **Barwicker** » Fri 14 Jan, 2011 8:54 pm

I noticed this afternoon that this building is now shrouded in scaffolding.

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Fri 14 Jan, 2011 10:10 pm

It's only a temporary roof as far as i know. I believe he was threatened with emergency works order if he didn't comply. Not sure if the owner is footing the bill. or the council are billing him. No renovation work is starting, and i doubt very much it will. Not with it's listed status and the tight restrictions on what you can do with a building like that, far too much money involved for anyone to touch them.The building has had it in all honesty, the fabric is soaked.

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Sat 15 Jan, 2011 9:01 am

Phill_dvsn wrote: It's only a temporary roof as far as i know. I believe he was threatened with emergency works order if he didn't comply. Not sure if the owner is footing the bill. or the council are billing him. No renovation work is starting, and i doubt very much it will. Not with it's listed status and the tight restrictions on what you can do with a building like that, far too much money involved for anyone to touch them.The building has had it in all honesty, the fabric is soaked. At least it shouldn't mysteriously catch fire then.....yet

Leeds Hippo · Post by **Leeds Hippo** » Mon 17 Jan, 2011 8:40 am

raveydavey wrote: Phill_dvsn wrote: It's only a temporary roof as far as i know. I believe he was threatened with emergency works order if he didn't comply. Not sure if the owner is footing the bill. or the council are billing him. No renovation work is starting, and i doubt very much it will. Not with it's listed status and the tight restrictions on what you can do with a building like that, far too much money involved for anyone to touch them.The building has had it in all honesty, the fabric is soaked. At least it shouldn't mysteriously catch fire then.....yet Unlike St Mary in the Wood in Morley!

oldleedsman · Post by **oldleedsman** » Fri 15 Apr, 2011 1:24 am

Only just spotted this link from Tuesday:http://ls9forever.blogspot.com/search/l ... 20LibraryI may be behind the times though....

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Thu 27 Oct, 2011 9:26 pm

While I was in the Local History section of the Leeds Central Reference Library today (Oct 27 2011) I spotted a folder titled 'Plans of York Road Library'. The contents consist of a number of architects drawings going back to 1902. There are some fascinating features shown on the plans. Far too many to note here but included in the 1902 plans for example are such as 'Dressing room for scholars', 'Gent's second class slipper baths', 'Ladies slipper baths'. 'Laundry', 'Coal shed'. There were bed rooms and a kitchen and much more.The folder is a cream coloured one in a shelving area to the right of the reception desk and the photocopier. Its colour stands out!