Founded in 1768, The Leeds Library is a gem of a heritage library and the oldest surviving subscription library of its kind in the British Isles. It is Leeds’ oldest cultural institution. This appeal will fund conservation work to repair and protect the Grade II* listed building’s historic windows.
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Our building’s historic 1808 timber window frames are a defining architectural feature and an irreplaceable part of our heritage. However, they are currently suffering from: • Advanced timber decay and rot • Structural weakening of joints • Loss of protective paint finishes • Increasing draughts and noise ingress Without intervention, we risk: • Permanent loss of original historic fabric • Escalating repair costs • Reduced usability of the building • Potential long-term damage to the panes
We will instruct a specialist company to repair the window frames, protecting the historic panes and completing the work in situ. All work will be guided by conservation best practice.
