Leeds
In the middle ages Leeds
was a wool centre and it flourished. The sheep on the
Yorkshire moors providing the wool for the cottage craft
industry of spinning and weaving. The introduction of
machinery in the late 18th century started the mill system
around which the city of Leeds grew.
 By
the mid 19th century the city moved into the ready-made
clothing industry and by the end of the century Leeds was
the world centre for the clothes trade. Joseph Hepworth
pioneered chain-store tailoring in 1883 and by 1921 Montague
Burton's mill was the largest clothing factory in the world.
Transformed in recent years Leeds has cleaned up and
restored many of it's black sooted buildings, and the city
now has some fabulous examples of Victorian buildings to
visit and see. Visit the pride of the city, the Leeds Town
Hall which truly is a monument to the pride of the Victorian
era, and was opened in 1858 by Queen
Victoria herself. It is home to the International Piano
Competition and the annual international concert season.
Another must-see building in Leeds is The Corn Exchange -
truly one of Britain's finest Victorian buildings. It was
designed by the late great Cuthbert Brodrick who also
designed the aforementioned Leeds Town Hall. Recently
restored, the Corn Exchange houses a great selection of
shops and cafes.
Other buildings to see in Leeds include The Edwardian
Kirkgate Market and Kirkstall Abbey which dates back to
Medieval times.
As for today, Leeds is considered the social hub and capital
of the North of England. It has just been voted as one of
the top three places to shop in the UK by an independent
survey, and offers a huge range of shops, stores and cafes
for you to enjoy. It is also the second largest employer of
the IT industry in the country with some 35% of England's
email traffic carried on from Leeds. A combination of this
prosperity and Leeds fascinating history make it one the
most popular and interesting cities to visit in England and
Europe. It truly is a cosmopolitan city with over 75
nationalities of people living there and a population of
over 700,000 people.
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Lowstead Lodge |
01943 600673 |
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Low Stead Lodge
is a spacious converted first floor farmhouse
situated on the fringe of Ilkley Moor, within
walking distance of the famous Cow & Calf Rocks.
It is an ideal location and base for walkers and
ramblers alike as well as regular visitors. With
footpaths crossing the cottage's land the lodge is
ideal for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and the
famous Bronte Country. The surrounding areas are of
West & North Yorkshire are renowned for both their
natural beauty and varied landscapes. |
Covering: Ilkley, Leeds/ |
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Roomzzz |
0113 233 0400 |
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STAY ONE NIGHT TO ONE
YEAR
There is a revolution & Roomzzz is at the heart of
it. You can stay just one night or you can be a
resident for a year. It is entirely up to you. Every
one of our 131 designer serviced apartments have
been created with one thought in mind…
’Let’s create a luxury home from home.’ |
Covers:
Leeds |
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Pennine Boat Trips of Skipton |
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Britain's longest inland waterway finally opened in
1816 and remains largely unaltered to this day. On a
Pennine Boat Trip you can enjoy the scenery as you
travel slowly through the Pennines and Yorkshire
Dales. We offer a choice of 6 special cruises for
groups of up to 50 people on our charter boat 'Dalesman'.
Choose from 2 ¾ to 7 ½ hour trips, with lunch,
afternoon teas, or buffets, and full facilities on
board. |
Covers: Leeds and
Liverpool Canal |
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Abbey Guest House |
0113
278 5580 |
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The Abbey is a private four diamond rated hotel;
with guests under the personal care of the
proprietor. We offer a warm and friendly welcome and
we pride ourselves on our quality to cost ratio.
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Covering:
Leeds, West Yorkshire |
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