• Marshalls Mill Building - Formerly the largest mill building in Europe, it played a significant role in Leeds during the Victorian era.
• Tower Works Building - Features three elaborate Italian-style towers.
• Granary Wharf - The endpoint of the Leeds & Liverpool canal, where 18th-century history blends with modern Leeds.
• Aire Park - Previously the site of Tetley’s Brewery, it is now being redeveloped with green spaces and monuments.
• Leeds Bridge - The oldest crossing of the River Aire in Leeds City Centre, it once served as a marketplace and was the filming location for one of the world’s first moving images.
• Brewery Place - Once a museum for the nearby Tetley Brewery, this contemporary space now houses the national TV station Channel 4.
• Crown Point Bridge - A Gothic-style bridge spanning the River Aire.
• Leeds Dock - A Victorian dockyard transformed into a modern area for living, working, dining, and entertainment.

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The tour reveals the secrets behind Leeds’ ascent to Victorian prominence, from the mills that produced cloth, to the foundries and workshops that provided the machinery, and the canal and river that transported the goods. This narrative highlights the people, places, and events that ultimately shaped the Leeds waterfront into its current form.

With the support of archival press clippings and 19th-century maps, participants can fully engage with the area’s history, complemented by an entertaining quiz to test their knowledge along the way!

Perfect for visitors to the city and locals eager to learn more about their hometown.

Entirely operated by a Leeds-based independent tour guide and company. Thoroughly self-researched with no reliance on Wikipedia or AI!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.