Preservation
Several Leeds electric trams are now preserved at the National Tramway Museum at Crich. The last remaining is now being restored by the Leeds Transport Historical Society. There are what are commonly thought to have been original tram poles remaining in Roundhay were actually lighting standards in a bus park. There is an old electricity sub station used for the tramway on Abbey Road in Hawksworth.
Queens Hall
Queens Hall was the central tram shed, situated off Swinegate. This was used as a concert hall from the trams closure until 1989, when it was demolished. Queens Hall became a renowned punk venue and hosted other artists such as Elton John, however the venue's poor acoustics and high upkeep costs brought about its closure. The site is an unmade car park, the proposed Criterion Place development was to be built here.
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