REVISED START POINT: Meet at the footpath on the top of Scott Hall Drive.
Revolution is in the air!
Venture back in time and visit Leeds, as it spills out into the countryside, with a time travelling resident as part of Leeds400!
As the Navvies finish the new Turnpike road running from Sheepscar to Meanwood village, take the opportunity to meet the residents before the life in the village changes forever. This event is part tour-part promenade performance. Ask your historical host anything you want, she'll be sure to have an answer! This is a unique way of experiencing history that shouldn’t be missed!
We will start by the junction of Buslingthorpe Lane and Scott Hall Street before moving through the woods and ending at the field by Ridge Grove bus stop, just in time for the opening of the Turnpike Road! This journey will take approximately an hour and end with the option of joining us to visit Meanwood Urban Valley Farm's cafe after. Both local and national history will be covered. Leeds Civic Trust members receive a special rate on their tickets. Please check out all our walks through Leeds from 1646 through to 1999, covering Meanwood, Armley, Hyde Park and the City Centre.
Researched, written and performed by Jude Kershaw (recently made ‘One to Watch’ by SunnyBank Mills and elected a Postgraduate member of the Royal Historical Society) who is Project Lead of Run of The Mill History.
Accessibility
The route will be step free, but the route is a mix of woodland floor, cobbles, gravel and tarmac. Please wear shoes appropriate for walking through the woods. Segments of the route will be on steep path. An all-terrain wheelchair may struggle on steep inclines. This performance uses audio headsets. We advise all audience members to check the Pedestrian Code of Conduct before attending. The route includes drop kerbs but pathways can be narrow or uneven due to the historic nature of the route. Duration is expected for about 60 minutes depending on group size and walking pace. PLEASE dress appropriately for the weather.
Cancellation
This is at the jurisdiction of the event organisers, with a preference for re-booking of tickets to a new date. This includes adverse weather. Refunds will be issued under extreme circumstances, including but not limited to: bereavement, natural disasters and attacks of the vapours.
Please contact us with any questions. NOTAFLOF, if you'd like to attend but don't have funds please email Jude.