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Leeds, England
| 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 buildingsHarewood 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 YorkshireLeeds Art Gallery |
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Reading and Leeds Festival - various musical genre presentations annually in
August
International Pianoforte Competition-each September
Leeds Music
Festival
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
with a bird display of 100's of species
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