The once densely housed area a little west of Park Square.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Fri 24 May, 2013 1:47 pm

While randomly looking at maps in the excellent Old-Maps UK (OMUK) website I noticed that there used to be a densely housed area not that far from Park Square, which I was not aware of before. The map with this post is taken from the 1893 map in the OMUK website. I shall post a 1933 map that shows there had not been much change even by then and a 1964/70 map that shows massive change following demolition of most of the properties. I hope this is of interest.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Fri 24 May, 2013 1:49 pm

This is the OMUK 1933 map of the area which shows some change but not a lot.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Fri 24 May, 2013 1:52 pm

This is the OMUK 1964/70 map that shows massive change. Note for example the now demolished Swimming Pool.

biofichompinc · Post by **biofichompinc** » Fri 24 May, 2013 2:11 pm

Hi LeodianWe've done some of this - well, Government Street to be specific - before. Have a look at.....http://www.secretleeds.com/forum/Messag ... =4370There are some decent aerial photographs in there.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Fri 24 May, 2013 2:20 pm

Hi salt 'n pepper. Thanks for the link to that interesting thread. I must admit that (lazy of me I know!) I did not do a search of SL.

edlong · Post by **edlong** » Fri 24 May, 2013 5:01 pm

Apologies if this is a daft question, but what is the block at the south east corner of Park Square in the 1933 map? On the fist map it's St. Paul's church, but on the 1933 one, it looks to me (as someone unfamiliar with old maps) like either a big hole or a big mound?

uncle mick · Post by **uncle mick** » Fri 24 May, 2013 5:39 pm

edlong wrote: Apologies if this is a daft question, but what is the block at the south east corner of Park Square in the 1933 map? On the fist map it's St. Paul's church, but on the 1933 one, it looks to me (as someone unfamiliar with old maps) like either a big hole or a big mound? Some info here http://www.secretleeds.com/forum/Messag ... readID=429

Jogon · Post by **Jogon** » Fri 24 May, 2013 5:40 pm

edlong wrote: Apologies if this is a daft question, but what is the block at the south east corner of Park Square in the 1933 map? On the fist map it's St. Paul's church, but on the 1933 one, it looks to me (as someone unfamiliar with old maps) like either a big hole or a big mound? Big hole, church demo'd, current building not built

Cardiarms · Post by **Cardiarms** » Fri 24 May, 2013 5:45 pm

IIRC there was a German Street heading out that way. It got renamed.

Post by **mhoulden** » Fri 24 May, 2013 5:48 pm

The building there now is Rivers House. Apparently the hole was the church crypt and it was there for quite a while. There's discussions about it here at http://www.secretleeds.com/forum/Messag ... ID=2254and http://www.secretleeds.com/forum/messag ... =1317Since it was built it has always been owned by whoever is responsible for local rivers. Originally the Yorkshire & Ouse Catchment Board and now the Environment Agency.