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Leeds, UK
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Leeds
(West Yorkshire) Pop: 450,000(city) 720,000 (metro)
With the 2nd largest metro population in the United Kingdom, Leeds offers
much in the way of economic, cultural and sporting activities.
It is located on the Aire River equidistant from London and Edinburgh,
Scotland and boasts of more than 70 nationalities represented within its
population.
The actor, Peter O'Toole, was born in Leeds.
Attractions in Leeds
Victorian Quarter -
Victorian period restored buildings
Harewood House and Bird
Gardens - 18th century mansion housing artwork including paintings by El
Greco and Gainsborough, large lake and park, bird sanctuary, and 12th century
castle ruins
Kirkstall Abbey and Museum - abbey built in 1152 contains replicas of
period work and residential buildings in Yorkshire
Leeds Music
Festival
Leeds Art
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Reading and Leeds Festival - various musical genre presentations annually
in August
International Pianoforte Competition - each September
Leeds International
Pianoforte Competition
Leeds
Film Festival
Tropical World - tropical gardens, aquarium, and marine centre
Summer Heritage Festival - every July
Thackray Medical
Museum - over 20,000 items relating to medical history, including plastic
surgery
Royal Armouries
- one of best collections of armor and weapons with live presentations
Lotherton Hall - mansion surrounded by a bird garden and Edwardian grounds
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