A new Wetherspoons is opening in Leeds this autumn. The Scribbling Mill will be coming to the White Rose Shopping Centre after work began on construction on August 8.
The pub's name is inspired by the history and heritage of the surrounding area in South Leeds. The local heritage site Crank Mill in nearby Morley provided its name.
It is a grade II listed building built in 1790, was the country's first steam-powered mill. It was a scribbling mill, where wool was combed and prepared for spinning.
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Steven Foster, Centre Director at White Rose Shopping Centre in Beeston said: “We’re excited to welcome The Scribbling Mill Wetherspoon pub to The Village at White Rose. It will be a great addition to our existing mix of retail, restaurants, and leisure, and we’re sure our visitors will enjoy the new venue.”
J D Wetherspoon spokesperson Eddie Gershon added: “We are set to start development work on the site on 8 th August, and the new pub will create more than 50 jobs for the local community. Wetherspoon has enjoyed great success with its pubs in the region and we are confident The Scribbling Mill will be a great addition to White Rose Shopping Centre.”
The White Rose shopping centre has been a popular staple in south Leeds for years, with over 100 shops and restaurants and 850,000 sq ft of retail space.
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