Leeds

Leeds is the third largest city in the United Kingdom, located in Yorkshire. It is one of the largest industrial, commercial and financial centers of the North of England famous for its excellent shopping, close to interesting museums and art galleries as well as numerous parks. Leeds is a pleasant university town with attractive Georgian, Victorian and modern architecture.

Leeds is one of the centers of British shopping. The city is known for its many shops and shopping galleries. The most elegant shops are located in the Victorian Quarter. The Trinity Shopping Mall with many restaurants, shops and a cinema is located on Albion Street. The Kirkgate market in Leeds is one of the largest in Europe.

Leeds is located in the North of England in the west of Yorkshire. The city is located on the River Eyre at the foot of the Pennine Mountains. The climate is temperate with mild summers and cool winters.

History

Leeds was first mentioned in the late 11th century. In 1207 the settlement received the status of a market town. Until the 17th century Leeds was a small town that prospered through the wool trade. With the advent of the industrial revolution begins the era of its prosperity. During this period, Leeds became the economic center of Northern England. Numerous industrial enterprises are being built here. Over the centuries of industrial development the population of Leeds has increased 15 times.

In 1816 the canal was completed, which connected the city with the west coast of England. In 1758 the world's first rail road was built here. Leeds developed before World War II. After the war there was a decline in production, which significantly affected the welfare of the city. Currently only 1/10 of the population is employed in industry.

Monuments

The Civil Quarter is the heart of Leeds with many beautiful Georgian and Victorian buildings, numerous statues, museums and shops.

The Town Hall is a magnificent historic building, which is one of the symbols of Leeds. It is considered a masterpiece of Victorian architecture, built in 1858. The town hall is notable for its beautiful Corinthian columns and 61-meter clock tower.

Victoria Square has a wonderful art gallery, which contains a wonderful collection of paintings by British, French and Italian masters.

Some of the most popular places in Leeds are The Headrow and The Briggate. Hadrow - a pedestrian zone, where there are many shops, public and cultural facilities. The Briggate area is famous for its historic shopping galleries and magnificent 19th-20th century arcades (Grand Arcade, Thorntons Arcade, Queens Arcade). The pearl of this area is Queen Victoria Street.

The Royal Armory is one of the three museums of the Royal Armory, which has a large collection of weapons and armor.

The Cathedral is a magnificent neo-Gothic religious building of the early 20th century. The current building replaced the Church of St. Anne, which was built in the 19th century.

Church of St. John the Theologian is the only surviving medieval church in Leeds, built in 1634. This is probably the most beautiful religious building in the city, located in New Brigat. The building has a two-nave structure and an original chair.

Church of St. Trinity is a magnificent 18th century St. George's Church, located on the river in the area of Boar Lane.

Minster or the Church of St. Petra is one of the most amazing monuments of the city, built on the site of a medieval religious building. This large neo-Gothic building has huge stained glass windows and preserves an ancient religious artifact-cross of the 10th century.

Kirkstal Abbey is a magnificent historical monument, located 7 km west of Leeds. It is one of the most pristine examples of a medieval Cistercian abbey in Great Britain. In addition to the charming ruins, there are 24 hectares of parkland.

Lautherton Hall is a country mansion of the Edwardian era located on the eastern outskirts of Leeds. This house is full of history and contains an amazing collection of decorative art.

Herwood House is a magnificent 18th-century Georgian country mansion that was the residence of the Earl of the same name. Located 14 km north of Leeds and has an impressive interior, paintings and a collection of porcelain.

Millennium Square is one of the most amazing urban spaces, which is the center of Leeds' cultural life. In summer the area is often used for festivals and concerts. The most interesting building here is the Civic Hall of white stone, two pretty towers and Romanesque columns.

The Leeds-Liverpool Canal is the largest hydraulic structure in Northern England with a length of 204 km. The canal was built during the Industrial Revolution and connects Leeds with the west coast of Great Britain.

Newsam Temple is a historic Tudor mansion with a rich collection of furniture, paintings, pottery and textiles.