Trip to Leeds

The metropolitan area of Leeds-Bradford is the 4th largest in England (after London, Manchester, and ??).  Leeds is the major economic centre in West Yorkshire.  Bradford itself has a population of 300k and, 9 miles away, the greater area of Leeds is home to 800k.  Not bad, not bad.  Major wool producers in the 17th-18th centuries, Leeds-Bradford now struggles with post-industrialisation and economic deprivation.  We were told to go to Leeds if we wanted to shop or experience any sort of night life, so there we went!

Every way you looked in the city centre was pedestrian-only roads flanked with beautiful 18th century? architecture.

Went inside...reminded me of Aussie flea markets.

I'm not sure what kind of architecture this is.  Anyone know?

Firefighter autographing their topless photos in their famous calendars

Whaaaat... Zebra burgers?  Kangaroo?  Buffalo?

Saturday evening -- closing down at 6pm.  Thought the gate to the arcade was as nice as the passageway before it was closed!

ar·cade/ärˈkād/

Noun:

A covered passageway with arches along one or both sides. A covered walk with stores along one or both sides.

Dinner at 100% Fresh Dough.  Roast duck and hoisin flatbread.  Fusion food = excellent.

Must return another week to see the Art Galleries and museums.  Town hall was nice, saw a wedding party taking photos there.  Next week we'll hopefully take a walking trip to Bolton Abbey.