
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir Charles Wilson. Lived here at Brandsby Lodge 1902-27. Through sheer force of personality, from 1907 for over 20 years he led Leeds City Council, though his Conservative party was in the minority. A municipal imperialist, who famously declared "I am Leeds" he wanted Leeds' fiefdom to extend from the Pennines to the sea. 1859-1930. Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.
Charles Wilson MP served as a prominent figure in local politics, leading Leeds City Council for over two decades despite his Conservative party being in the minority; known for his strong personality and municipal imperialism, he significantly shaped Leeds' development and ambitions.
A plaque record does not grant entry to a building or private land. View it from a public place unless permission is clearly given.
Places near here
The Northern School of Contemporary DanceListed building · 47 yd
Spencer HouseListed building · 602 yd
Marsden Monument, Woodhouse Moor, LeedsMonument or public art · 679 yd
St Aidan, Harehills: Statue of the RedeemerMonument or public art · 944 yd
Thackray Medical MuseumMuseum · 1262 yd
Sugarwell HillMountain / peak · 1381 yd
Beckett Street CemeteryRegistered park or garden · 1504 yd
EpiCentreVisitor information · 1649 yd
Monument Moor, Leeds (1)Monument or public art · 1709 yd
Statue of Queen VictoriaMemorial · 1738 yd
Woodhouse RidgeWood · 1.0 mi
Gipton WoodWood · 1.4 miOther information
Photo: '(p_khoo) · CC BY 2.0