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| Looking east along The Headrow. The roofs of the Library and Art Gallery in the foreground left, and the war memorial. |
I took my camera to the top of the clock tower of Leeds Town Hall. Yes, lugged the heavy thing up all the steep spiral stairs. Despite it being a very dull, grey day, the views were still fabulous.
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| Looking south towards the rail station. The tallest skyscraper (skyline, on the left third) is Bridgewater Place, 112m high. |
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| Looking northeast, with the white Leeds Civic Hall tower on the far left. The odd green bulge just right of the two cranes is the new(ish) Leeds Arena (concert venue) |
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| Looking west. The green space on the left is Park Square. |
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| Looking north west, with the Leeds General Infirmary (hospital) - old and new buildings - dominating the right side of the photo. |
Leeds is still a very fine city. Your panoramic views are so beautifully clear, Jenny. I remember a bus falling on its side in the Headrow at the Vicar Lane lights a long time ago. Caused quite a stir. The Quarryhill flats project, with so much light and green space for the working class families therein, was regarded as the finest in Europe. Ah yes, I remember it well.......a young apprentice earning one shilling, two pence and three farthings per hour.... ever tasted tripe and cow heels? More, I could not afford.......
ReplyDeleteThe views were worth your trip to the top, Jenny!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely worth a trip to the top, fabulous views out overlooking the city Jenny. The last time I was in Leeds was so many years ago, I bet not all that much has changed.. thankfully!
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