In June of this year, lead was stolen from the roof of Royal Park Primary School, allowing water to penetrate the building and damage its fabric. Already, plasterwork, paintwork, and a beautiful parquet floor have been damaged. In the face of Leeds City Council’s failure to replace the lead, or to protect the building, local residents have begun to repair the building themselves.
There’s to be a jumble sale at the school from 12 noon until 4pm on Sunday the 15th November with the proceeds going to the restoration fund. The occasion provides people with an opportunity not just to support efforts to save the school, but to see the unusually beautiful school interior with its cast iron banisters and unique first floor hall. Royal Park School is located at the junction of Queen’s Road and Royal Park Road.
Map showing the location of the school
Photos of the school
Yorkshire Evening Post article
