Leeds, UK

kris_chaos · #1 Posted: **Aug 2, 2012, 3:10 PM**

Long time lurker but never posted on here. Just thought I would take some photos of a city I dont think has ever been posted on here.

Leeds is a city in the North of England, with a population of 715, 404, about 3 or 4th largest in England.

My camera is not the best and it was a grey and rainy day (it is England!) when I took most of these so I am probably not doing it justice. Hopefully I will be able to take some better shots soon especially as I have not been able to get any skyline or night shots yet!

The University

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Just down from the University.... Halo was a church that is now a night club/bar.

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This is a canal boat... in the middle of a traffic island... Thats is a pub/bar (handily opposite the university!)

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The newer university

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Town Hall & Art Gallery

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Watching Olympic opening ceremony

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On of mains streets through central Leeds (Town hall in distance)

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Same Stret looking in other direction

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Corn Exchange.... independent stores inside......

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Main part/stores of central Leeds....

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Hopefully can take some more on a brighter day!!!

Kris

Centropolis · #2 Posted: **Aug 2, 2012, 3:17 PM**

that's what I'm talking about!

fern · #3 Posted: **Aug 2, 2012, 5:11 PM**

Great first post

any photos of the inside of the corn exchange . I've been years ago , loved Leeds.

kris_chaos · #4 Posted: **Aug 2, 2012, 5:22 PM**

Thanks

Next time I go in I will try and get some... I want to try and get some skyline ones and some shots at night if my camera can handle it lol!

Kingofthehill · #5 Posted: **Aug 2, 2012, 6:13 PM**

Some handsome buildings there, but that awfully ugly, grey weather certainly has to do a number on your spirit and well-being.

Centropolis · #6 Posted: **Aug 2, 2012, 6:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kingofthehill

Some handsome buildings there, but that awfully ugly, grey weather certainly has to do a number on your spirit and well-being.

like in portland?

i could use some grey, cool, rainy weather myself...I shouldn't be this weary of brutally cloudless skies...

SHiRO · #7 Posted: **Aug 2, 2012, 8:45 PM**

Great pics! By all means keep posting more.

ColDayMan · #8 Posted: **Aug 2, 2012, 9:25 PM**

That Corn Exchange building is awesome.

someone123 · #9 Posted: **Aug 2, 2012, 11:45 PM**

Very interesting building styles. I like the building facades that have a mix of brick and stone.

UK city centres appear to have much stronger retail than most North American cities of similar size.

LSyd · #10 Posted: **Aug 4, 2012, 9:49 AM**

Leeds is great, thanks for the pics. we have maybe 1-2 threads on Leeds every year or so, if that much

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Originally Posted by Kingofthehill

Some handsome buildings there, but that awfully ugly, grey weather certainly has to do a number on your spirit and well-being.

yeah, last time i was there 7 years ago i got drenched to the bone. good time though.

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Thundertubs · #11 Posted: **Aug 4, 2012, 2:49 PM**

Looks like an awesome city. I can't get enough moody gray weather. It's my favorite.

gatt · #12 Posted: **Aug 4, 2012, 4:19 PM**

beautiful city.

kris_chaos · #13 Posted: **Aug 6, 2012, 8:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by someone123

Very interesting building styles. I like the building facades that have a mix of brick and stone.

UK city centres appear to have much stronger retail than most North American cities of similar size.

I agree, I often look at a lot of the photos of smaller U.S cities on here and think where are all the stores lol!

Thanks for the comments, I will try to take some more when I get chance, Maybe even when the sun is out!!! There is a new 13,000 capacity stadium begin constructed here I am hoping to get pictures of too!

Kris

Tom Servo · #14 Posted: **Aug 7, 2012, 8:29 AM**

The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret.

urbanactivist · #15 Posted: **Aug 7, 2012, 5:42 PM**

Wow this thread was excellent!! I love how they have the Olympics viewing set up for all to see!

The UK is such an awesome country top to bottom. I hope to visit your wonderful city someday!!

novaCJ · #16 Posted: **Aug 9, 2012, 7:36 PM**

This is very nice, thanks!

We could use some cool, rainy weather here, 90 F with 75% humidity is too hot.

kris_chaos · #17 Posted: **Aug 10, 2012, 7:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tom Servo

The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret.

Just watched season one of this show, never heard of it before, pretty funny!