Leeds City Centre

in #travel7 years ago

Spent a few hours exploring the beautiful city of Leeds this weekend whilst visiting friends that recently relocated there.

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The centre is full of beautiful arcades and markets, housing every global brand imaginable plus unique boutiques and smaller local businesses.

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It is not surprising that the city is so retail rich given that Kirkgate Market was where Marks and Spencer set up their first Penny Bazaar stall in 1884. More recently (2013) M&S returned to Leeds and opened a Victorian stall with memorabilia in the same spot. A great marketing move and the Victorian design is just so pretty.

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Shopping is not the only thing the centre of Leeds had to offer. It is home to a number of universities, including a Russell Group university and a specialist arts university. Art galleries (one specifically dedicated to the work of sculptor Henry Moore), museums and historic buildings are everywhere you turn, and the architecture is a fascinating blend of old and new.

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We will definitely be back to discover more!

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Love all the photos you took, Leeds looked increditable in your camera!!

I hope you had a good time with friends. :)