The Leeds Goth QR Code Challenge

The Leeds Goth QR Code Challenge was a scavenger hunt across Leeds City Centre telling the story of the birth of Goth culture in Leeds.

It ran from 6 – 15 September 2024 as part of that year’s Heritage Open Days festival.

By visiting each location on the paper map available in various locations and using the associated clue, a QR could could be found nearby, which, when scanned, unlocked a short film about the location and how it fit into the story of Goth culture in Leeds.

All films can now be accessed below.

PLEASE NOTE: the films were made specifically for Heritage Open Days 2024 and, as such, contain dated references, including information about a prize draw run during the festival. The prize draw is now closed.

1. Le Phonographique

Black and white photo of the unit in the Merrion Centre that was next to the entrance of Bar Phono.

1-3 Merrion Centre, Merrion Street, Leeds LS2 8NG
Mon – Sat: 6.30am – 9.30pm
Sun: 10.00am – 6.00pm

View the film

2. The Refectory

Black and white photo of the Art-Deco Refectory with someone walking past.

University House, Lifton Pl, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JT

View the film

3. St George’s Fields

A black and white photo of a temple-like monument with four pillars under a canopy of trees surrounded by undergrowth.

The four-pillared memorial at the west corner of the site.

View the film

4. The Faversham

Where Mount Preston St, Seminary St and Springfield Mount intersect.

IMPORTANT: THIS IS A PRIVATE SITE. DO NOT ENTER THE GATES. STAY ON THE PUBLIC ROAD SIDE.

View the film

5. The Bear Pit

53 Cardigan Rd, Headingley,
Leeds LS6 1DW

View the film

6. The Queen’s Hall

Black and white photo of the building that stands on the site of the Queen's Hall.

3 Sovereign Square, Sovereign St, Leeds LS1 4BA

View the film

7. The Corn Exchange

Black and white photo of the Corn Exchange.

Call Lane, Leeds LS1 7BR

View the film

8. The Alternative Heritage of Leeds mural

Black and white of a part of the mural showing the words 'The Mission'.

Kirkgate Market Kitchen (Food Hall)
34 George St, Leeds, LS2 7HY

View the film

The Leeds Goth QR Code Challenge was enabled by the generous support of Leeds Civic Trust.

Thank you to all other partners, organisations and individuals for their support in helping to make this event happen, including: North Taproom: Sovereign Street, Blue Rinse, Leeds Markets, Pop Art Media Group, The Leeds Festival of Gothica, Jumbo Records, Leeds University’s Refectory, Leeds University’s Institute for Transport Studies, Leeds Libraries and Leodis, Salt Granary Wharf, and all the businesses, organisations and individuals who have been so generous in helping to promote it.

The Leeds Goth QR Code Challenge