Key Words :- iron foundry engineering finishing

Address :- Globe Road, Holbeck, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 5QG
Grid Ref :- SE 29503 33048
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.792914 , Long -1.553626
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1256244,
Site Condition :- Site refurbished to industrial / commercial use
Site Dates :- 1844 -

Description and History of Site:-
Brick building of two parallel four storey ranges probably originally of 1844 but remodelled 20th century. The rear (north) facade abuts the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Part of the original development of the Globe Iron Foundry which moved to this site in 1844. Described as the works' fitting-up shop and (probably) also the engine house. In 1864, much of the Globe foundry was remodelled and partially absorbed into the Tower works immediately to the east. It seems likely that by 1870 this building had been converted for use as a steam grain mill, known as Globe Mill. White's directory of 1881 lists "Smith, S. Globe mill, 8 Globe road, Leeds" under 'Millers' (the listing address of the building was 12 Globe Road). The building is currently (2020) occupied by a Media company.

Further Reading and References:-
Brears, Peter. 'Leeds Waterfront Heritage Trail'. Leeds City Museum, 1993

https://www.leeds.gov.uk/docs/Holbeck%20CA%20appraisal%20%20Final.pdf

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