Leeds Corn Exchange Roof

The corn exchange was designed by cuthbert brodrick a hull architect best known for leeds town hall and built between 1861 and 1863.

Leeds corn exchange roof.

Aerial photograph leeds corn exchange courtesy of webbaviation co uk. The leeds corn exchange building was originally designed and erected by architect cuthbert brodrick as a centre for trade. We re a family fuelled by independence. The corn exchange is well worth a visit just to see the spectacular roof inside.

Its soaring domed roof is the most impressive feature with its basket like array of intersecting radial and concentric structural members. 25 november 2016 ali turner christmas. This beautiful building was a bastion of independent unique shops a favourite place to browse and buy for a vast amount of people until a year or two ago. This christmas leeds corn exchange will be lit up by a spectacular light installation that mimics the northern lights.

A centre of commerce and community a centre of commerce and community. The original corn exchange was in new briggate the current building built completed in 1863 by the architect cuthbert broderick also famous for the town hall and is one of britain s finest victorian buildings from boar lane the building appears to be circular but is clearly oval in shape when you go. All works were completed on time and within budget. With its eye catching domed roof intricate architecture and imposing circular design brodrick s corn exchange helped to kickstart leeds growth through victorian era england on the back of a bustling agriculture trade.

One of the greatest tragedies of leeds shopping was the effectual closure of the corn exchange. Not just shopkeepers but creatives collectors cooks and craftspeople. Now refurbished and grade i listed it is one of only three corn exchanges in the uk still operating as a centre for trade. Numerous boutique style shops and a few eating places.

We re leeds corn exchange. Home to a collection of vendors who do things their own way and a community of customers who prefer the personal touch. The dome design was based on that of the bourse de commerce of paris by françois joseph bélanger and françois brunet completed in 1811. And we ve been doing things differently for decades.

Leeds corn exchange is elliptical in plan. Due to the restricted level of access and challenging working conditions we were extremely pleased with the team from roofing consultants group. For eight years from 1991 a pretty impressive model of a 1903 wright flyer was hung from the famous domed roof.