Benjamin Gott

Benjamin Gott (24 June 1762 – 14 February 1840) was one of the leading figures in the Industrial Revolution, in the field of textiles.

[3] Gott's most notable contribution to the industrial revolution happened at Armley Mills, which he leased in 1804.

The mill had been badly damaged by fire when he bought the ruins and ordered that the rebuilding include cast iron internal frames and other fireproofing measures.

Gott made a large fortune, and he reinvested much of it back into improving his mills and buying new ones.

In 1928, Gott's house and grounds were leased by Leeds City Council to create a municipal golf course and Armley Park.