Leeds Buildings and Architecture
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This track with the lone tree is near the village of Thorner, West Yorkshire and is part of the Leeds Country Way
These grey skies are our staple fare for quit sometime producing spells of rain. Where is the sun?
The Leeds Country Way is a circular long-distance footpath of 62 miles around Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is never more than 7 miles from City Square, Leeds, but is mainly rural with extensive views in the outlying areas of the Leeds metropolitan district. (Wiki)
I've wanted to try some different locations along this road for a while. Taken in a series of photos, merged together to increase the amount of traffic.
ST RUPO jumps on the Freight Main Line, known as the "Back Road" during the Maine Central, passing the decommissioned searchlight at the west end of Leeds Junction.
Leeds Corn Exchange is a Victorian building which was completed in 1863. Designed by Cuthbert Brodrick, a Hull architect. It is a Grade 1 listed building. In the late 1980's it was converted into a retail facility. After further restoration the Corn Exchange contains a number of independent retailers and food outlets. It is described as one of only three remaining Corn Exchanges still functioning as a centre for trade in Britain although not as a Corn Exchange. (1563)
"The Loveliest Castle in the World" is just along the road from where i live had their firework display this evening I was lucky to have some press passes to go and watch and take pictures
Once loaded with coal, cloth, and cargo, narrowboats like this shaped the rhythm of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Today, the journey is quieter, but the history remains in the brickwork and waterline. It always fascinates me to watch these boats work their way along, especially when I have seen them move through the locks.
Please enjoy this piece of history in Large.
Thank you so much for your visit!
A Grade 1 listed building opened in 1863 that has housed corn traders, animal shows, night clubs and shops. The exchange doubled as a leather market from 1903 and also hosted animal shows, but its main purpose was as a corn market. Every Tuesday corn traders would gather to buy and sell their wares.
Due to the decline in agriculture the building was gradually converted into a shopping centre. An opening was cut into the trading floor and new stairs were installed to allow visitors easy access to the basement and the balcony. The corn traders continued to trade at the Corn Exchange until 1994.
With thanks to The Great Yorkshire Shop, Call Lane, Leeds Corn Exchange.
Located in the heart of historic Leeds, alongside Kirkgate - the city’s oldest street - Leeds Corn Exchange has been a magnet for visitors for more than 150 years. Designed by world-renowned architect from Hull, Cuthbert Brodrick, Leeds Corn Exchange opened in 1863 and operated as a traditional Corn Exchange until the early 1990s. Throughout the late 19th century, the building was a bustling centre for the exchange and sale of corn, wheat, barley, hops, cake and flour and also was host to a farmers’ market and regular leather fair. Neighbouring Kirkgate Market, Leeds Corn Exchange played a pivotal role in the day to day life of Victorian Leeds. [VisitLeeds]
Leeds Castle, 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Maidstone, Kent, England, dates back to 1119. In 1278 the castle came in the hands of King Edward I, for whom it became a favourite residence. The castle seen today dates mostly from the 19th century and is built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len to the east of the village of Leeds. ( Wikipedia)
This is the reverse view of the Corn Exchange showing the lower floor where they have two table tennis tables for people to use.
The Leeds Corn Exchange is a Victorian building in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, which was designed by Cuthbert Brodrick and completed in 1864
The dome design was based on that of the Bourse de commerce of Paris by François-Joseph Bélanger and François Brunet
Leeds Corn Exchange is now just one of three corn exchanges in the country which operates in its traditional capacity as a centre for trade, albeit no longer for trading in corn.
After the restoration in 2007 the Corn Exchange re-opened in November 2008 as a boutique shopping centre for independent retailers. (wiki)
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This is another example of Victorian architecture at its finest. Beautifully preserved and well worth a visit whether shopping or just to view the structure, this building will not disappoint.
A vertical shot of the Leeds Central library foyer staircase.
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Leeds Castle is a castle in Kent, England, 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Maidstone. It is built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len to the east of the village of Leeds and is a historic Grade I listed estate.
A castle has existed on the site since 857.[1] In the 13th century, it came into the hands of King Edward I, for whom it became a favourite residence; in the 16th century, Henry VIII used it as a dwelling for his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.
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