Money, money, money: The fascinating story of Leeds Stock Exchange

It was once the heartbeat of the city’s financial district. Leeds Stock Exchange was founded in December 1844 with the first daily share list published in October 1845. The headquarters building was built in 1946/47 at the junction of Albion Street and Albion Place: part of the building was used by Denby & Crowe in later years. The site became the new building for the YMCA. A new stock exchange was opened on Albion Place in 1975 as Exchange Rooms due to a declining membership for the large building; this was demolished to make way for West Ring House. In 1964, some 300,000 people were said to hold investments with Leeds Stock Exchange. In 1973 it became part of the London Stock Exchange. It finally closed in 1990 after the London Stock Exchange carried out a cost review. READ MORE: Lost city centre landmarks - The Leeds Skywalk LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTAGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia