Future of Salem Church site in South Leeds

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Tue 18 Aug, 2009 8:55 am

Steve Jones wrote: Hi Kenneth.When I was researching wells and springs back in the 1990's,I enquired about the well that Tetley's used originally to draw water from to brew their beer.I was told that the spring originated roughly below the Salem Chapel site.It would make a good concert venue. Talking about the infamous 'Tetley Magic water well' I had a look at it last year, there have been 3 bores into that well over the brewery's long history, despite it closing soon, another bore may still be needed.I have a picture of it with all the info, fact, fiction and myth.The nearby Yorkshire chemicals also had bore holes into the same water supply as Tetleys, the myth about all those tunnels leading from the brewery to the pubs under the city is also shattered lol The pic is herehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/phill_dvsn/3384789954/Cheers

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Tue 18 Aug, 2009 12:57 pm

Steve Jones wrote: Hi Kenneth.When I was researching wells and springs back in the 1990's,I enquired about the well that Tetley's used originally to draw water from to brew their beer.I was told that the spring originated roughly below the Salem Chapel site.It would make a good concert venue. The inaugural concert must surely include Handel's Water Music ??

kenneth · Post by **kenneth** » Tue 18 Aug, 2009 10:45 pm

BLAKEY wrote: Steve Jones wrote: Hi Kenneth.When I was researching wells and springs back in the 1990's,I enquired about the well that Tetley's used originally to draw water from to brew their beer.I was told that the spring originated roughly below the Salem Chapel site.It would make a good concert venue. The inaugural concert must surely include Handel's Water Music ?? I have a limited publication produced by Salem which belonged to my late Mother which I have just read and it makes fascinating readinghttp://www.walkersingleton.co.uk/miscbro/16336.htm

buffaloskinner · Post by **buffaloskinner** » Wed 19 Aug, 2009 12:20 am

A company I knew wanted to buy this building 6 years ago, they had planning permission and plans were drawn up to change the interior into an office with a arbitorium in the centre.Anyway at the end of the day the Church Elders wanted more money and then when it wasnt forthcoming decided not to sell, and it has been that way since.After that they sold off the car park so an apartment complex could be built.

kenneth · Post by **kenneth** » Wed 19 Aug, 2009 10:11 pm

I contacted Walker Singleton and was told that the building had now been sold. The planning department have no requests in for it and reading the Salem book written by Frank Griffin it appears that all the architectural detail within the chapel was sold so I guess it must be in a sorry state now. The whole building is grade 2 listed and something might happen with the demise of the brewery

Post by **chameleon** » Mon 10 May, 2010 2:04 pm

A new life - at least saved from ruin ......LEASE OF LIFE: Salem Church, Hunslet, which was empty is to become the headquarters of a Leeds hi-tech business.In its Victorian heyday the great and the good of Leeds would gather in its chapel to worship every Sunday.But in recent years the grade two-listed Salem United Reform Church in Hunslet has stood empty and neglected.Now it is to become the headquarters for a hi-tech Leeds business.The building which was on the market for offers in excess of £1m has been bought by Dr Adam Beaumont, the founder and managing director of telecommunications firm aql.His company is moving its operations from nearby offices in Hunslet to the site opposite the soon-to-close Tetley's Brewery.Planning applications have been lodged to put up aql signs on three sides of the building which borders Hunslet Road, Salem Place and Hunslet Lane.Restoration work is being carried out on the building which was empty for six years. Dr Beaumont said: "There's a massive amount of internal and external work to be done."We are working closely with Leeds City Council conservation officers to make sure that whatever we do is in keeping with the heritage of the building. Our plan is for it to become our headquarters. The renovations should be completed by 2012 and we expect them to cost around £2m."It's a fantastic location and a beautiful building and it will bea special place to work in when it's finished."The 37-year-old set up aql in 1998 during the dotcom boom.It survived the dotcom bust and has grown into a business with a £4.5m turnover and around 30 members of staff.Dr Beaumont began career with a PhD in Physical Chemistry and a three year stint as Leeds University's youngest lecturer.He then worked in the private sector with the military where he developed his interest in telecommunications.The company now has a list of top firms among its clients including its latest contract with the 3 network.The dad-of-two said: "Once we've got the desk space we will be hiring as we're expanding rapidly. In the next year we will probably double our work- force."Mr Beaumont also owns the Further North cafe bar in Chapel Allerton and is looking into setting up his own microbrewery

Si · Post by Si » Mon 10 May, 2010 2:32 pm

Thanks Steve.I can now apply for that dream-job - a microbrewery beer taster!!!

Post by **chameleon** » Mon 10 May, 2010 4:04 pm

Si wrote: Thanks Steve.I can now apply for that dream-job - a microbrewery beer taster!!! (Third in line behind drapesy and cnosni maybe...)

carith · Post by **carith** » Mon 10 May, 2010 4:27 pm

I worked for an homeless persons charity in 1982 and was based in the Salem church.

biggee99 · Post by **biggee99** » Mon 10 May, 2010 6:56 pm

A few out side photos here http://www.flickr.com/photos/24568668@N ... 945761033/