Description and History of Site:-
Wholesale clothing factory and showroom for John Barran, designed by architect Thomas Ambler in Hispano-Moorish style. Opened in 1878. Brick with terracotta by Dalton. 4 storeys with attic. 12x5 bays north side facing Park Square, south side on St Pauls Street Surveyed by Jane Hatcher on 3/4/1973 prior to conversion to offices who noted that:- Rich terracotta mouldings. Ornate egg ad dart round reveals. Cusped arch over main entrance. Fluted columns. Corbelled cornice of 3 orders. Corner of main entrance articulated with polygonal buttresses. Opened in 1878. Remodelled and converted to offices in 1976.

Further Reading and References:-
- A Brief Guide to the Industrial Heritage of West Yorkshire W J Thompson Ed AIA 1989 - YAS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972. see also The Industrial Architecture of Yorkshire Jane Hatcher 1985

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Key Words :- clothing factory warehouse

Viewing the Site :- can be viewed from adjacent roads or Park Square

Address :- St Paul's Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2ND
Grid Ref :- SE 29553 33677
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.798564 , Long -1.552806
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1256126,
Site Condition :- Site refurbished to industrial / commercial use
Site Dates :- 1878 -
Record Date :- 10 July 2014

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