Leeds Club and Leeds Library on Commercial Street

Steve Jones · Post by **Steve Jones** » Wed 18 Feb, 2009 8:43 pm

about £60 per year dave. I pay by subscription.well worth it, plus you get tea and coffee plus biscuits and toilets as well.i am currently reading a 1920's book called SPOOK CROOKS from there all about fake mediums and their tricks, which is fascinating.

Dave Mruk · Post by **Dave Mruk** » Wed 18 Feb, 2009 9:42 pm

Many thanks Steve. This is certainly something to consider. I've been thinking about the Thorseby Society also, but one thing at a time [dosh]. I like the idea of subscription. Regards, Dave.

Steve Jones · Post by **Steve Jones** » Wed 18 Feb, 2009 11:04 pm

here is the Leeds Library site with membership details (it is £60),plus you can browse their online catalogue to get an idea of the treasures it holds:http://www.theleedslibrary.org.uk/membership

Dave Mruk · Post by **Dave Mruk** » Thu 19 Feb, 2009 1:25 am

Thanks Steve. Another night browsing the online catalogue I think.

kenneth · Post by **kenneth** » Mon 17 Aug, 2009 4:32 am

stevief wrote: An old family friend was a page boy in the Leeds club.He's in his 80's now so I'm talking pre-war.He was brought up in an orphanageand I think it was a way of 'paying his keep'I don't know whether you can walk in off the street and inquire about membership.You'd need to know someone on the inside-or be invited! I recently walked in off the street to ask if I could take some picture. This was allowed and I must say it was worth the visit. Situated on Albion Place you walk through the front door to be assailed by a beautiful chandelier dominating the reception area. The decor, which seems to be have totally re-furbished is of an Arts & Crafts period. There is a fine restaurant with grand piano and an open day area on this level The jewel in the crown in the Gentlemen's Cloakroom in the basement. The urinals, pans and hand washbasins are in a coral and cream mottled marble and are quite exquisite. I dropped in mid week at about 11 am if that is any guide

Post by **cnosni** » Tue 18 Aug, 2009 1:42 pm

kenneth wrote: stevief wrote: An old family friend was a page boy in the Leeds club.He's in his 80's now so I'm talking pre-war.He was brought up in an orphanageand I think it was a way of 'paying his keep'I don't know whether you can walk in off the street and inquire about membership.You'd need to know someone on the inside-or be invited! I recently walked in off the street to ask if I could take some picture. This was allowed and I must say it was worth the visit. Situated on Albion Place you walk through the front door to be assailed by a beautiful chandelier dominating the reception area. The decor, which seems to be have totally re-furbished is of an Arts & Crafts period. There is a fine restaurant with grand piano and an open day area on this level The jewel in the crown in the Gentlemen's Cloakroom in the basement. The urinals, pans and hand washbasins are in a coral and cream mottled marble and are quite exquisite. I dropped in mid week at about 11 am if that is any guide Time to go digital Kenneth,then you can post on here

kenneth · Post by **kenneth** » Tue 18 Aug, 2009 11:54 pm

cnosni wrote: kenneth wrote: stevief wrote: An old family friend was a page boy in the Leeds club.He's in his 80's now so I'm talking pre-war.He was brought up in an orphanageand I think it was a way of 'paying his keep'I don't know whether you can walk in off the street and inquire about membership.You'd need to know someone on the inside-or be invited! I recently walked in off the street to ask if I could take some picture. This was allowed and I must say it was worth the visit. Situated on Albion Place you walk through the front door to be assailed by a beautiful chandelier dominating the reception area. The decor, which seems to be have totally re-furbished is of an Arts & Crafts period. There is a fine restaurant with grand piano and an open day area on this level The jewel in the crown in the Gentlemen's Cloakroom in the basement. The urinals, pans and hand washbasins are in a coral and cream mottled marble and are quite exquisite. I dropped in mid week at about 11 am if that is any guide Time to go digital Kenneth,then you can post on here Nick- I know, it is very selfish of be not to embrace modern technology but people are always welcome to have sight of my negs or copy prints

kenneth · Post by **kenneth** » Fri 21 Aug, 2009 12:06 am

cnosni wrote: kenneth wrote: stevief wrote: An old family friend was a page boy in the Leeds club.He's in his 80's now so I'm talking pre-war.He was brought up in an orphanageand I think it was a way of 'paying his keep'I don't know whether you can walk in off the street and inquire about membership.You'd need to know someone on the inside-or be invited! I recently walked in off the street to ask if I could take some picture. This was allowed and I must say it was worth the visit. Situated on Albion Place you walk through the front door to be assailed by a beautiful chandelier dominating the reception area. The decor, which seems to be have totally re-furbished is of an Arts & Crafts period. There is a fine restaurant with grand piano and an open day area on this level The jewel in the crown in the Gentlemen's Cloakroom in the basement. The urinals, pans and hand washbasins are in a coral and cream mottled marble and are quite exquisite. I dropped in mid week at about 11 am if that is any guide Time to go digital Kenneth,then you can post on here Nick, I am going into The Leeds Club next Wednesday at 10:00 to shoot it in B&W film. Would you care to join me and shoot it in colour? Let me know. I will take a tripod

jdbythesea · Post by **jdbythesea** » Fri 22 Jun, 2012 10:51 am

I've just been reading the current (July) edition of the Yorkshire Ridings Magazine.There's a brief article and some good pictures about the Leeds Library on Commercial Street. It's worth picking up if anyone is passing a newsagents.JD

liits · Post by **liits** » Tue 26 Feb, 2013 11:44 am

From Minksymoo's scrapbook....and a copy of the cheque...