Kirkgate, Leeds

The street originated in the Mediaeval period, leading from the centre of the settlement to the parish church.

By the time of the Domesday Book, Leeds also had a manor house, which lay on the street.

In 1790, the Ancient Order of Foresters was founded at the Crown Inn on the street, although the building was demolished in 1935.

[6] Leeds City Council announced a regeneration programme in April 2016, named the Lower Kirkgate Townscape Heritage Initiative, with an aim to improve vacant buildings in the southern end of Kirkgate.

The southern part of Kirkgate remains closed to motor vehicle traffic as a result of the collapse.