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Leeds can be found on the River Aire in West Yorkshire and it can trace its roots back to at least the 5th century. In earlier days, it was called Loidis and was part of the kingdom called Elmet. However Leeds became a major industrial centre during the industrial revolution and it was a centre for wool production. In recent years, it has become one of the UK’s main legal and financial centres.
However, there is plenty for those who just visit Leeds for a weekend for them to do and see and below we look at just a few of the attractions.
Thackray Medical Museum is next to St James Hospital and provides you with the chance to learn more about the development of medicine during the last one hundred and fifty years. If the thought of that bores you, think again. In fact this is one of the most popular of them all because of the dramatic stomach churning reconstructions and the hands-on exhibits. It will keep you occupied for hours.
The Royal Armouries opened their doors in 1996 and were initially housed in one of Leeds waterfront properties. The five different themed galleries cover weapons and guns through the ages. One relates to war another is devoted to tournaments, the third gallery focuses on self defense, the fourth to hunting and the final one contains armour and arms from the East (orient). But you don’t just look at the displays there are one that you can interact with and others which provide dynamic live action.
For something a little more pleasing on the eye then a visit to Harewood House should be considered. This is an eighteenth Century Palladin-styled country house and was designed by Robert Adam, whilst the grounds were landscaped by Capability Brown. The many rooms in the House include works by Turner, Gainsborough as well as Chippendale items.
There are over a thousand acres of grounds to explore and these include an adventure playground to keep children occupied and a sanctuary for birs. The Stables Courtyard offers refreshments for your tea break.
One more attraction that is very popular with visitors to Leeds is Armley Mills and it looks at life during the industrial revolution. The museum is housed in what use to be the largest woolen mill in the world and shows you how clothes are produced. Plus it also houses a 1920′s cinema that has been fully restored to its former glory. The best time to visit this particular attraction is at the weekend when the waterwheels and steam engines are working.
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