Kirkstall Abbey, St Stephen's Church 1894
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Photo of Kirkstall Abbey, St Stephen's Church 1894

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This curious building, with tall, slim lancets extending almost from floor to roof, was conceived by R D Chantrell in 1828; Chantrell was responsible for a number of Gothic-revival inspired churches in the Leeds region. St Stephen's has a west tower with a spire and was almost entirely altered internally in the late Victorian period.

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A Selection of Memories from Kirkstall

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Kirkstall

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In among my family genealogical records is a note that an ancestor of mine named Richard de Berecrofte gave lands to Kirkstall Abbey in the 12th century.  I am SO looking forward to visiting the Abbey next year and taking my own pictures of it! It is my understanding that my ancestors left the Cliviger area about 1650 for Boston, MA. I am retiring next year and have lived most of my ...see more