Leeds, best known among fans of
cricket as the place where one of England's most famous cricket grounds, Headingley is
situated, is the capital of Yorkshire, located along the river Aire.
Leeds has its fair share of historical buildings, among which the finest are the old Town
Hall that was constructed in 1858, a magnificent Victorian edifice which now
holds law courts and a concert hall, and the equally imposing Civic Hall, with its twin
towers and dazzling white facade.
| Also worth seeing is the lovely Harewood
House, home to the Earl and Countess of Harewood, and possessing a fine
collection of art. |
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The city is also very green - it has more than 200
parks and open spaces, with one of the best being the beautiful Roundhay Park.
Renowned for being a major cultural centre in Britain, there are a number of venues
scattered across the city, where concerts, plays, and other performance are regularly
held. In addition, there are annual cultural festivals and fiestas, one of the most
well-known of which is the Triennial Music Festival.
Leeds has been an important industrial and commercial centre for more than two centuries
now, once the centre of the woolen and linen trade, it is also known today for chemicals,
engineering and coal. At any rate, it's a good place to go shopping, especially if you're
interested in buying cloth and clothing- the city still has old Victorian arcades, with
attractive shops and good bargains.
Leeds is 48 km from Manchester, and there are
trains and buses running between the two cities. Leeds is also well connected by rail and
road to the rest of England; the M1 motorway connects it to London. In addition, you can
get to Leeds by air, the closest airport being Yeadon, which has connections to many of
the main cities in the UK.
For detailed country and visitor information, see England. |
