Description and History of Site:-
River Aire frontage is a 4-window range with central hoist doors to each storey and pedimented gable with datestone at apex. East facade 13-window range in of 2, and 3-light windows, the front corner canted. Five storeys. Built 1836 by the Victoria Ware Company. Subsequently occupied 1843-1865 by the Victoria Mill Co. Appears to have been in use for some unknown purpose in 1973. At the time of first listing (1976) described simply as 'industrial buildings'.
Now (2017) in mixed commercial and office use, including a restaurant.
Further Reading and References:-Wrathmell, S. Leeds. Pevsner architectural guides. Yale University Press, 2005, p139.
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Key Words :- linseed oil dye ware mill
Address :- Sovereign Street, Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4BJ
Grid Ref :- SE 30115 33049
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.792888 , Long -1.544336
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1256029,
Site Condition :- Site refurbished to industrial / commercial use
Record Date :- 6 September 2017
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Nick Nelson
Grid Ref :- SE 30115 33049
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.792888 , Long -1.544336
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1256029,
Site Condition :- Site refurbished to industrial / commercial use
Record Date :- 6 September 2017
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Nick Nelson