Central Station Wagon Hoist - Leeds, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 47.740 W 001° 33.388
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This blue plaque gives us the history of a wagon hoist which is the only remaining part of the former Central railway Station in Leeds.
Waymark Code: WMTF2V
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/14/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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After remaining derelict for a number of years and home to a car park, the former railway site has now started to be redeveloped with new office buildings.

This Historic England Grade II listed building has been retained for its historical interest and the blue plaque has details of its history.

CIVIC TRUST
LEEDS

CENTRAL STATION WAGON HOIST

 This steam powered railway wagon hoist was one of a
pair that stood on each side of the viaduct leading to the
station goods warehouse. They raised and lowered
wagons between the viaduct and the goods yard below.

Built for the Lancashire & Yorkshire and London
& North Western Railways in the 1850s,
the hoists remained in use
until the 1950s.
Blue Plaque managing agency: Leeds Civic Trust

Individual Recognized: Wagon Hoist at Central Station

Physical Address:
Wellington Place
Leeds, West Yorkshire United Kingdom

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