Victoria Leeds Shopping Arcades, Leeds

Victoria Leeds Shopping Arcades consist of 80 stores and services over more than 1.1 million square feet. It is made up of the 2016 Victoria Gate development and the Victoria Quarter. The area includes a casino and three anchor stores. Along with shopping, Victoria Leeds is known for having the largest work of stained glass in Europe.

County Arcade and Cross Arcade were created from a design by theatre architect Frank Matcham in 1904. They fell into disrepair over the years, but were restored in 1996 by Derek Latham & Company. The stained glass canopy was designed by artist Brian Clarke. It was the largest public artwork in Britain when it was installed. It is made of mouthblown glass that is traditionally leaded and enamelled.

Victoria Leeds is Grade II listed. It was awarded the Leeds Award for Architecture and the Civic Trust Award in 1991.

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Sight Name: Victoria Leeds Shopping Arcades
Sight Location: Leeds, England (See walking tours in Leeds)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Historical Shopping Venues Tour

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