Lead or Rumour info - North Street, Leeds

[Simon2710]

Hi guys,

Just thought it would be worth a mention that there's a few detached old, abandoned shops on North Street Leeds. Was considering going on a first explore (minus exploring the Private Shop, I'll leave that one for another day! :bananapopcorn ). There is also the old Midland Bank building right on the very end (big old grand building with clock) which seems to be uninhabited at the moment, it's a real shame, especially to see these old cottage type shops going to ruin. They still look like this as pass these every day on way to work.....

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=North+STreet+Leeds&hl=en&ll=53.807427,-1.53484&spn=0.002294,0.005284&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=37.273371,86.572266&t=h&hnear=North+St,+Leeds,+United+Kingdom&z=18&layer=c&cbll=53.807307,-1.534893&panoid=h0N7CF8x--U6xPWt3m-kXg&cbp=12,332.69,,0,2.28

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=North+STreet+Leeds&hl=en&ll=53.80693,-1.535184&spn=0.002401,0.005284&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=37.273371,86.572266&t=h&hnear=North+St,+Leeds,+United+Kingdom&layer=c&cbll=53.806874,-1.535226&panoid=VkmlHWhoKwFM8ROLlCLXEA&cbp=12,320.35,,0,-20.84&z=18

 

[Fudge]

Worth a look. The majority of north street is abandoned. Walking to college is one of the most depressing journeys its like a ghost town.

 

[Simon2710]

Yes, it's a big shame. Have seen pics from even as late as 1950's and 60's and it's bustling. Reckon they will probably pull the whole lot down soon.

 

[inkedskin23]

Another place thats worth a visit is Richmond hill in Leeds ,at least 2x pubs boarded up - Hampton & Sheppard pub , there is the fisherman's hut too, also there is an old peoples home that is all boarded up , may be these are worth a look