Dominating the eastern gateway to the city the building takes its name from the site of former flats that once stood in the area. placeholder image
Dominating the eastern gateway to the city the building takes its name from the site of former flats that once stood in the area. | YPN

Quarry House: Memories of Leeds city centre landmark 'The Kremlin'

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 27th Aug 2024, 13:38 GMT

It's the building whose architecture divides opinion among Leeds residents.

Whether you it love or loathe it Quarry House - nicknamed 'The Kremlin' - has now been part of the cityscape for more than 20 years. It opened in July 1993 at a cost of £55 million providing new headquarters for the Department of Health and Social Security and housing 2,000 staff. Enjoy these photos hidden in the YEP archive from back in the day. READ MORE: 17 Leeds city centre nightspots you probably visited during the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Visitors were greeted by a specially-woven water theme carpet in the foyer.

7. Quarry House

Visitors were greeted by a specially-woven water theme carpet in the foyer. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Staff members enjoy a workout in the gym after work.

8. Quarry House

Staff members enjoy a workout in the gym after work. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Most offices just a have typing pool. Quarry House opened with a luxury swimming pool overlooked by a bar.

9. Quarry House

Most offices just a have typing pool. Quarry House opened with a luxury swimming pool overlooked by a bar. | YPN Photo: YPN

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The landscaped gardens offered peace and tranquility.

10. Quarry House

The landscaped gardens offered peace and tranquility. | YPN Photo: YPN

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The staff restaurant facilities.

11. Quarry House

The staff restaurant facilities. | YPN Photo: YPN

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The dining facilities.

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The dining facilities. | YPN Photo: YPN

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