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Leeds, Yorkshire

Leeds is a city in Yorkshire, in the West Riding. The city lies on the River Aire. Leeds can trace its recorded history to the 5th century. Leeds was a market town in the Middle Ages. From the 17th century onwards, Leeds developed as major industrial centre. Leeds has a rich architectural heritage including Leeds Town Hall, Corn Exchange, and Leeds City Museum, by the architect Cuthbert Brodrick. Park Square is a traditional Georgian square and park. The city is within the council area of Leeds.

Place Type: City
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.8007,-1.550258
Grid Reference: SE 2971 3391
Council Area: Leeds CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 25924
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Leeds,_Yorkshire_25924

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