Leeds news on today's date (July 3) in 1861.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Tue 03 Jul, 2012 2:26 pm

In John Mayhall's 'Annals of Yorkshire' volume 2 it reports:-July 3 1861. "The Leeds Working Men's Institute was inaugurated."I've tried a search but drew a blank on the name 'Leeds Working Men's Institute'. Individual clubs now seem to be called such as 'Harehills Working Men's Club and Institute'. I could not find a 'Leeds Working Men's Club and Institute' but I wonder if there is one and that my searching is poor.

uncle mick · Post by **uncle mick** » Tue 03 Jul, 2012 2:37 pm

Leodian wrote: In John Mayhall's 'Annals of Yorkshire' volume 2 it reports:-July 3 1861. "The Leeds Working Men's Institute was inaugurated."I've tried a search but drew a blank on the name 'Leeds Working Men's Institute'. Individual clubs now seem to be called such as 'Harehills Working Men's Club and Institute'. I could not find a 'Leeds Working Men's Club and Institute' but I wonder if there is one and that my searching is poor. http://exploringleeds.co.uk/2010/11/26/ ... mens-hall/ bit of info here

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Tue 03 Jul, 2012 2:50 pm

uncle mick wrote: Leodian wrote: In John Mayhall's 'Annals of Yorkshire' volume 2 it reports:-July 3 1861. "The Leeds Working Men's Institute was inaugurated."I've tried a search but drew a blank on the name 'Leeds Working Men's Institute'. Individual clubs now seem to be called such as 'Harehills Working Men's Club and Institute'. I could not find a 'Leeds Working Men's Club and Institute' but I wonder if there is one and that my searching is poor. http://exploringleeds.co.uk/2010/11/26/ ... mens-hall/ bit of info here Thanks for that uncle mick.

Caron · Post by **Caron** » Tue 03 Jul, 2012 6:47 pm

What a shame it was demolished. Does anyone know just what year the demolition took place? I always feel sad when I see these lovely old buildings are no longer with us. I may play pop about the uni owning so much but at least a lot of old places are being looked after and used.

Cardiarms · Post by **Cardiarms** » Tue 03 Jul, 2012 6:59 pm

Late 80's and replaced by the magistrates court which is one of the worst buildings in the country. If I was allowed to run free with a wrecking ball I'd be down there in a shot. What a Noddy Toytown embarrasment it is.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Tue 03 Jul, 2012 7:06 pm

As a related item this is reported in Mayhall's 'Annals of Yorkshire' vol 2:-December 11 1860. "The Leeds Working Men's Parliamentry Reform Association was inaugurated by a public meeting at the Leeds Town Hall. Mr. Baines, M.P., Mr. John Bright, M.P., and Mr. E. A. Leatham, M.P., were the chief speakers."

Caron · Post by **Caron** » Tue 03 Jul, 2012 7:07 pm

Cardiarms wrote: Late 80's and replaced by the magistrates court which is one of the worst buildings in the country. If I was allowed to run free with a wrecking ball I'd be down there in a shot. What a Noddy Toytown embarrasment it is. Thanks, Cardiarms. I certainly don't remember it being demolished.As for new buildings.....well, what is there to say about them that's good? I just hate the majority of modern buildings.