Former Leeds Mercantile Bank, Boar Lane, Leeds
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Former Leeds Mercantile Bank, Boar Lane, Leeds
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 18 Jun 2011
Imposing Italianate stone front with lots of finely-detailed carved decoration. At the top is a pierced parapet and arched dormers. Built c1873. Along with a number of other impressive buildings on the south side of the street, it was probably designed by Thomas Ambler for John Barran, clothing manufacturer, property speculator, and mayor in 1870-71. Grade II listed.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.795595
Longitude
-1.544838