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University of Leeds Cultural Collections Associate Curator Dr RJ Wade, General Manager of Whitelock's Beth Templeton, and University of Leeds Cultural Collections Literary Archivist Sarah Prescott recreate Maurice de Sausmarez's 1955 painting of the bar at the Leeds pub. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Staff at Whitelock's Ale House recreate historic image
Staff at one of Leeds’ oldest and most-loved pubs have recreated a historic image which is set to feature at a new exhibition.

The Victoria & Commercial. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

'This landmark pub has been brought back to life - this is why you should visit'

New owners of historic Yorkshire pub plot return to days of Victorian grandeur

The pub will reopen on December 5

Reopening date confirmed for historic Leeds pub

The Victoria in Leeds is set to reopen next month. Credit: Chris Hall

Historic Grade II-listed pub set to reopen in time for Christmas

Whitelock's Ale House, Turk's Head Yard, Leeds.

The pub which is a local institution and 'the very heart of Leeds'

White Cloth Hall is to open in Leeds this summer as a food and drink destination

Grade-II listed site in Leeds to become major food and drink destination

The team behind Kirkstall Brewery and Whitelock’s Ale House are taking on The Victoria & Commercial Pub on Great George Street, Leeds . (Photo supplied Kirkstall Brewery)

Victoria & Commercial Pub in Leeds to enjoy new lease of life

Whitelock's Ale House, Turk's Head Yard, Leeds. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2024: Yorkshire pubs in Leeds and York featured in guide

The Meanwood Tavern in Leeds

Variety is the spice of life for the Yorkshire pub where everyone is welcome

Larry Budd, Johnny I'Anson and Paul Dunphy with North Brewing Co's John Gyngell and Sarah Hardy, and Andy Turner, co-owner of Dave’s Pies.

Why beer and hospitality is 'the story of Leeds'

Dave Herbert, operations manager of Meanwood Tavern, Ed Mason, managing director Whitelock's and Meanwood Tavern, and James Newman, founder of Well Oiled.

First look inside the Yorkshire pub that's set to reopen after £150k renovation

The Blue Bell in York, North Yorkshire, England. Picture by Horst A. Friedrichs for Great Pubs of England /Prestel.

'You Brits are so good at this': The Yorkshire pubs in book on England's greats

Whitelock's buys East of Arcadia and prepares to rename it The Meanwood Tavern

Whitelock's and The Turk's Head Beer Festival is returning for a fourth year, with a range of rare and delicious beers

Whitelock's and The Turk's Head Beer Festival returns in Leeds for fourth year

The Turk's Head Yard will host rare beers and tastings

PREVIEW: Red, White and Brews - USA drinks celebrated as Whitelock's Beer Festiv...

(L-R): Whitelocks manager Dave Herbert and owner Edward Mason (Picture: Tom Joy)

Historic Leeds pub Whitelock’s trebles turnover since relaunch

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