1892 – New Post Office, Leeds, Yorkshire
Architect: Henry Tanner
Probably one of the finest post office buildings in the UK, reminiscent of a French chateau.
2nd. Premiated Design
Second placed scheme for buildings adjacent to the Lanyon Building of Queen’s.
In 1790, Dickins and Smith opened a shop at 54, Oxford Street, at the sign of the Golden Lion.
Sir Henry Tanner was born in 1849 and was trained in the office of Anthony Salvin. He worked in H M Office of Works,