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Hidden beneath our feet: the story of sewerage in Leeds

Cross Gates Methodist Church, 1A Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8QR

  • 13 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

David Sellers spent nearly 30 years as a Chartered Civil Engineer designing sewer systems for Leeds. His illustrated talk brings to light some milestones from the cholera epidemic of the 1830s to the environmental controversies of the present day.

The sewerage network beneath our feet is taken for granted as one of the prerequisites of civilised life; it is very much 'out of sight, out of mind'. Consequently the history of our sewerage inheritance is hidden even more effectively than the sewers themselves.

Timings & Tours

Friday 13 September:
19.00

Location & directions

Cross Gates Methodist Church, 1A Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8QR

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The talk will take place in a room on the first floor of the building adjacent to the Church and there is lift access. There is no designated disabled parking but Cross Gates shopping centre is nearby and all on ground level; see charges online.

Additional information

Please respect the needs of local residents when parking on nearby streets. Please note the capacity of the venue is 60 so it will be 'first come, first served' and when the capacity is reached there can be no further admissions. Thank you.

Max no of people per tour:
60
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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