The history of Leeds sophie levine

Leeds

Apr 10, 1086

Leeds is a small village with a population of around 200.
now a days the population is over 10,000.

School

Jul 4, 1552

A grammar school is founded in Leeds. It has succeeded and turned now into The Morley Academy.

Council

Oct 19, 1626

Leeds is given a corporation and mayor.
It changes every 4 years and new ones come along.

Church

Sep 23, 1634

St John's Church is built. It it now used for weddings, christenings, funerals and other significant religious events.

Plague

Oct 19, 1645

Leeds suffers an outbreak of plague.
It was a really bad diease and killed a lot of people and made some people really ill.

Water

Oct 19, 1694

Leeds gains a piped water supply. Which meant water was avaliable for families.

Brewery

Jul 20, 1822

Tetleys Brewery is founded. It is still up and running now near Crown Point, Leeds. The Adelphi Hotel is the only pub that is plumbed direct to this brewery.

Railway

Oct 19, 1834

Leeds is connected to Selby by rail. Peopel were able to travel by train instead of walking.

Transport

Apr 23, 1872

Horse drawn trams run in the streets. The first public library opens.It meant that people could get around and could get books and not have to pay for them.

Hospital

Jul 25, 1925

St James Hospital is founded. This it one of the most famous teaching hospital in Leeds now.

Millenium

Nov 24, 2000

Millenium Square opens. It used to be the L.G.I car park for visitors. It is sometimes used for festival and other celebrations.