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Headingley Hall blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Headingley Hall. The medieval manor house of Headingley almost certainly stood here. The Hall was rebuilt in the 17th century and 1831-6. Residents included John Killingbeck, Mayor of Leeds 1677, George Hayward, Land Agent of the Earl of Cardigan, and his son George J. W. Hayward, born here 1839, intrepid explorer in Central Asia. Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.
Headingley Hall was a significant manor house rebuilt multiple times from the medieval period through the 19th century, housing notable residents such as John Killingbeck and the exploratory Hayward family, contributing to local governance and geographical expeditions.

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