Brodrick Collection

Leeds / Town Hall 1858
Leeds, Yorkshire: the Town Hall (architect Cuthbert Brodrick)

The Town Hall: An Open-Air Band Performance, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Town Hall: An Open-Air Band Performance, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Coat of arms Brodrick, Viscount Midleton 18th century
Engraving of the coat of arms of Brodrick, Viscount Midleton, item 79 in an 18th-century publication. The name is also spelt Broderick. Text on this engraving, including motto, reads: 79

design for the War Office
Design for the War Office, 3rd Place - Richard and 5th place Cuthbert Brodrick. Full page with including text. 1857

The Right Honorable William St. John Fremantle Brodrick, c1899. Creator: Russell & Sons
The Right Honorable William St.John Fremantle Brodrick, c1899. Portrait of British Conservative politician William St John Fremantle Brodrick 1st Earl of Midleton, (1856-1942)

The Town Hall, Leeds, c1896. Artist: Hudson
The Town Hall, Leeds, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

William St John Fremantle Brodrick, 1st Earl of Midleton (1856?1942), British Conservative Party pol
William St John Fremantle Brodrick, 1st Earl of Midleton, (1856?1942), known as St John Brodrick until 1907 and as The Viscount Midleton between 1907 and 1920

BOER WAR MEMORIAL, 1901. St. John Brodrick unveiling a memorial in Westminster Abbey on 22 June 1901, to fallen City Imperial Volunteers during the Boer War. Contemporary English illustration

Lady Jeune, her daughter and Poet Laureate Alfred Austin
Lady Jeune, wife of Sir Francis Jeune and her daughter The Hon. Mrs St. John Brodrick (formerly Miss Madeleine Stanley) and Alfred Austin (1835-1913), Poet Laureate, head out for a country drive

William St Jf Brodrick
William St John Fremantle Brodrick, Earl of Midleton Statesman Date: 1856 - 1942

George Charles Brodrick
GEORGE CHARLES BRODRICK Warden of Merton College, Oxford Date: 1831 - 1903

The Hon. St. John Brodrick, M. P
The Hon. St. John Brodrick, M.P

LEEDS
The Town Hall at Leeds, Yorkshire Date: circa 1860

Leeds Town Hall, Yorkshire, England, was designed by 29 year-old Hull architect Cuthbert Brodrick. The clock tower was designed by Edward Beckett Denison. Date: completed 1858

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"Brodrick: A Legacy of Leadership and Influence in Leeds" Step back in time to the vibrant city of Leeds, where the iconic Town Hall stood tall since its completion in 1858. This architectural masterpiece, adorned with a coat of arms bearing the name Brodrick, Viscount Midleton from the 18th century, was a symbol of power and prestige. In 1898, amidst the grandeur of The Town Hall, an open-air band performance captivated audiences. The creator remains unknown, but their artistic vision brought music to life within these historic walls. But it wasn't just art and music that defined the Brodrick legacy. William St. John Fremantle Brodrick emerged as a prominent figure during this era. His design for the War Office showcased his strategic prowess and commitment to serving his country. Captured in c1899 by Russell & Sons, we catch a glimpse of The Right Honorable William St. John Fremantle Brodrick himself - a man whose influence extended far beyond Leeds. As a British Conservative Party politician and later becoming Earl of Midleton (1856-1942), he left an indelible mark on politics and society. The Town Hall continued to be at the heart of civic life in Leeds throughout this period. Artist Hudson's depiction from c1896 immortalizes its grandeur against changing times - witness to countless moments that shaped history. Within this rich tapestry emerges Lady Jeune alongside her daughter and Poet Laureate Alfred Austin - figures who crossed paths with William St John Fremantle Brodrick during their own remarkable journeys through life. Notably connected were George Charles Brodrick and The Honorable St. John Brodrick M. P. , both contributing their unique talents to society while carrying forward their family's esteemed name. As history unfolded further into the early 20th century, we find ourselves witnessing poignant moments like the unveiling of the BOER WAR MEMORIAL in 1901.