Restoration work underway at landmark building

Renovation work has now started on a Leeds landmark.

The Mike’s Carpets building in Armley, originally built as Methodist Chapel in 1905, is undergoing major restoration work.

The Grade-two listed building, along with several others on Town Street, has been ear marked through the Armley Townscape Heritage Initiative scheme to benefit from funding to improve their appearance.

Armley Townscape Heritage Initiative is jointly funded by Leeds City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Owner of two Branch Road, Mike Smith, is also working with Morley-based architects Arctic Associates to provide funding.

Mr Smith said: “I am delighted this scheme has now begun. It has been a long time in the making. The visual impact on Armley these improvements should make will be great for the area inspiring confidence and hopefully bring some extra businesses and increasing footfall.”

The scheme involves repairs to the natural slate roof, restoration of the windows and terracotta entrance as well as rebuilding the boundary wall.