Leeds City Centre Walk【4K】| Let's Walk 2021

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
  • Join me for a walk around one of Britain's largest, fastest-growing and most energetic cities of all: Leeds! Home to five universities, at least 800,000 people, and an array of imposing architecture dating from its industrial boom, this Yorkshire hub is full of endless things to do and discover - just a small portion of which we'll cover on this walk!
    On our walk around Leeds, we pass a number of interesting landmarks, including Leeds Town Hall, Millennium Square, Leeds Civic Hall, Leeds City Museum (former Mechanics' Institute), Leeds Cathedral, Nicola Adams' golden postboxes, Leeds War Memorial, site of the Grand Départ of the Tour de France 2014, The Headrow, Dortmund Square, former Lewis' Department Store, Briggate, City Varieties Music Hall, Victoria Leeds, Kirkgate Market, Leeds Minster, the River Aire, Leeds Assembly Rooms, Leeds Corn Exchange, Trinity Leeds and the statue of Minerva, Holy Trinity Church, the former Griffin Hotel, The Queens Hotel, City Square, former General Post Office, statue of The Black Prince, Park Row, The Pétanque Player, Greek Street, The Headrow and Leeds Town Hall once again.
    Thank you so much to the following sites for their help in my research of Leeds:
    www.thoresby.org.uk/
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    www.lookingatbuildings.org.uk/...
    www.visitleeds.co.uk/things-t...
    www.vrleeds.co.uk/leeds-july-...
    www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/Leeds/Em...
    www.yorkshire.com/view/attrac...
    www.barwickinelmethistoricalso...
    www.bbc.co.uk/leeds/content/a....
    www.itv.com/news/calendar/201...
    theleedscitizen.wordpress.com...
    www.fusionbydesign.co.uk/proje...
    www.visitleeds.co.uk/where-to...
    www.atlasobscura.com/places/t...
    www.talkingstatuesleeds.co.uk/...
    leeds-list.com/culture/discov...
    0:00 Leeds Town Hall
    0:58 The Headrow
    1:09 Leeds Town Hall
    1:18 Calverley Street
    2:29 Great George Street
    3:01 Millennium Square
    3:43 Leeds Civic Hall
    4:31 Millennium Square
    4:58 Leeds City Museum (former Mechanics' Institute)
    5:30 Cookridge Street
    5:57 Leeds Cathedral
    6:40 Cookridge Street
    7:29 Nicola Adams' golden postboxes
    7:42 Victoria Square
    7:50 Leeds War Memorial
    8:15 Victoria Square
    8:19 Site of le Grand Départ du Tour de France 2014
    8:36 The Headrow
    11:05 Dortmund Square
    11:15 The Headrow
    12:50 Briggate
    13:14 Swan Street
    13:27 City Varieties Music Hall
    13:50 Swan Street
    14:01 Briggate
    14:10 Thornton's Arcade
    14:23 Briggate
    15:31 King Edward Street
    16:10 Cross Arcade
    16:49 Victoria Leeds
    17:42 Vicar Lane
    18:15 Victoria Gate Shopping Centre
    18:53 Kirkgate Market
    19:20 George Street
    20:41 Leeds Outdoor Market
    22:05 New York Street
    22:29 Harper Street
    23:06 Kirkgate
    24:00 Leeds Minster
    25:21 The Calls
    26:51 River Aire
    27:33 The Calls
    28:59 Leeds, West Yorkshire
    29:55 Leeds Assembly Room
    30:31 Leeds Corn Exchange
    31:33 Cloth Hall Street
    31:45 Duncan Street
    32:56 Briggate
    33:12 Trinity Leeds
    33:39 Briggate
    34:00 Boar Lane
    34:21 Holy Trinity Church
    35:04 Boar Lane
    36:07 Former Griffin Hotel
    36:24 Boar Lane
    37:10 The Queens Hotel
    37:33 City Square, former General Post Office and Statue of The Black Prince
    38:15 City Square
    38:36 Park Row
    39:44 Bond Street
    40:26 The Pétanque Player
    40:47 Bond Street
    41:14 Greek Street
    41:55 East Parade
    43:12 Leeds Town Hall
    44:00 Thank you for watching!
    Distance walked: 2.4 miles/3.8km
    Step count: 2800 steps (approx.)
    Time taken: 43 mins 12 secs
    Average speed: 3.3mph/5.3kmh
    Please do not use any footage from this video without my permission.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 51

  • @LetsWalkUK
    @LetsWalkUK  2 роки тому +8

    Happy New Year! And welcome to a video that I've been looking forward to for a long time, a place where I once used to live: the great city of Leeds :)
    A spectacular city with as lively an atmosphere as anywhere, Leeds may not have the medieval charm of many Yorkshire destinations, but it more than makes up for that with spectacular industrial-era architecture, and so many things to see and do that you'll never be bored. On this 44-minute walk, we just about scratch the surface, but there's so much more to Leeds, from its legendary football team to its history of mining, milling and armouries!

  • @PARIS-FRANCE
    @PARIS-FRANCE 2 роки тому +3

    EH BEN TU PARLES D'UNE VISITE CHARLES !.. GIGANTESQUE DANTESQUE CITÉ À L'ARCHITECTURE SUPERBEMENT ÉPOUSTOUFLANTE DANS TOUS LES STYLES !.. OH LES VERRIÈRES DES ARCADES SONT MAGNIFIQUES AINSI QUE LES MONUMENTS RELIGIEUX !.. SUPER MERCI LET'S WALK POUR LA NARRATION HYPER PASSIONNANTE !.. TOUT LE MEILLEUR DE LA VIE POUR L'ANNÉE NOUVELLE ET SURTOUT UNE SANTÉ DE FER !.. BON LUNDI !..

  • @LINTUSOORYA
    @LINTUSOORYA 2 роки тому +6

    I think Leeds is the best and most beautiful city in the UK

  • @paranoidgenius9164
    @paranoidgenius9164 13 днів тому +1

    I'm from Yorkshire & I'm still learning stuff! Thank you for pleasant & informative tour ❤

  • @sextoncardew903
    @sextoncardew903 2 роки тому +5

    Being an ancient ex-Yorkshire person who left UK with his parents in 1952 I have to say that I am completely in love with all things Yorkshire.

  • @Invisiblewiz
    @Invisiblewiz 2 роки тому +5

    The UK's most underrated large city.

  • @mikeswift6713
    @mikeswift6713 2 роки тому +6

    WOW, what a truly fascinating walk.
    My mum was born in Castleford and as a teenager cycled to work in Leeds so as youngsters we visited often as it was only half an hour by train from Huddersfield where her familay had moved to in the 1930's, a visit to the toy department at the Lewis store was the highlight.
    In 1954 I lost a leg in a road accident, my fault, so had to go to the Limb fitting centre at Chapel Allerton, in the Suez crisis in 1956 we were asked to make our own way there to save ambulance petrol.
    My retired granddad would take me on the train and tram for prosthetic repairs, as a lively youngster over the years there were many, and alterations as I grew.
    If we finished early we would have lunch at Winsor’s (sp) restaurant and visit the covered market.
    In the late 1990’s early 2000’s as a subscriber to the uk.local.yorkshire usenet group we had many pub crawls round Leeds, many of them that are a blur.
    I’ve not wandered round the centre for 20 years and your video was a bit of a shock as so much has changed.
    Thanks again, keep up the good work.

    • @LetsWalkUK
      @LetsWalkUK  2 роки тому

      Wow! That's a fascinating story of Leeds and the surrounding area wonderfully told! I'm sorry to hear about the leg back in the day, though it certainly hasn't slowed you down over the years! As you mention there are so many things to see and do in Leeds and your many visits with family and friends, for whatever reason, show that it's always been a city that brings people back again and again, especially for shopping and those legendary pub crawls :)
      Things are certainly changing fast in Leeds as the city continues to swell - it may not even be recognisable to me in a few years' time either!
      Thank you so much for watching and for that wonderful comment - it's always brilliant to hear people's stories about the towns and cities we visit on the channel!

  • @carolinegreenwell9086
    @carolinegreenwell9086 2 роки тому +2

    Leeds is a lovely vibrant place where you can shop shop shop till you drop !!

    • @trippy1198
      @trippy1198 Рік тому +1

      if you got money that is!
      for a lot of Leeds people shop shop shop is not a reality-

    • @jackthelad5366
      @jackthelad5366 10 місяців тому

      @@trippy1198think you’ll find it’s not just leeds where spending large amounts of money isn’t a reality

  • @nickrussell4130
    @nickrussell4130 2 роки тому +2

    I love Leeds West Yorkshire is a beautiful place, people should come and visit. Not just Leeds but also the beautiful surrounding areas.

  • @michellebruce5092
    @michellebruce5092 2 роки тому +6

    Hi, Awesome live walk in the city of Leeds England. I enjoyed it. Hope to see more soon. Very beautiful and historical the city of Leeds is. Your history lessons are always great. And your walks are always enjoyable. Have a great day 😀 happy new year. 😀

    • @LetsWalkUK
      @LetsWalkUK  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video - Leeds is a thoroughly impressive city full of captivating history :)

  • @dlittlester
    @dlittlester 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the memories. A friend and I went to Leeds back in 2014, but we didn't see as much of it as you did on this walk. I remember the city museum, which was very interesting, and we had lunch in an old bank that had been converted into a Wetherspoon's.

  • @stephengraham5099
    @stephengraham5099 2 роки тому +2

    The blue plaque at 22.45 records the building where Michael Marks met Tom Spencer, and we all know what happened after that.

  • @keithwood4031
    @keithwood4031 2 роки тому +1

    Born and bred in Leeds but after moving away in 1988 I haven't been back since, sadly. As for the Queen's Hotel I have great memories of Friday lunches with the carvery there in the 80's. Thanks for the memories even if I hardly recognise the city now.

  • @strangelings
    @strangelings 9 місяців тому +1

    The city is beautiful! We also made a video showing around the city, there is a lot to see. Thanks for the video!

  • @streetlegalone
    @streetlegalone 2 роки тому +1

    Really top notch. I have to say Leeds has much improved since I studied there in the 80s. Beautiful Victorian architecture.

  • @barryhallam1628
    @barryhallam1628 Рік тому +3

    Being an 80yr. old born and bred Loiner, I have a long lasting interest in Leeds' 18th and 19th Century history. Many of Leeds' historic streets had names related to either where they were, or why they were there. But for me, a puzzle is The Headrow. Why? is because it started life as two streets: Upperhead Row, and Lowerhead Row. Exactly where each joined, I don't know, but Lowerhead Row ended at Vicar Lane ... there wasn't an Eastgate up until 1932. I've always wondered what was originally meant by the 'Head' in Headrow. Incidentally, by population at 1.4 million, Leeds is the fourth largest city in the UK after London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

  • @AndreaBahen
    @AndreaBahen 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful walk around Leeds! Really enjoyed your video 😁 this is one of my favourite cities in England, it was also great to learn some really interesting historic facts! Thank you! 👏😄

  • @TravelingisFREEDOM
    @TravelingisFREEDOM 2 роки тому +1

    This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

  • @dawnyWestScotland
    @dawnyWestScotland 2 роки тому +4

    Never been to Leeds always nice to see other parts of the UK though.
    Have a great 2022

    • @LetsWalkUK
      @LetsWalkUK  2 роки тому

      It's a great city! If you're ever in the mood for a day of shopping, going to the cinema, exploring industrial history, or even an evening of raucous nightlife - whatever floats your boat - Leeds has got it!
      Thank you so much for watching, I'm really glad you enjoyed the video! Happy New Year to you too :)

  • @bradcraig2978
    @bradcraig2978 2 роки тому

    36:18 The memories I have in that pub. These walks are amazing and these vids will get even better with age.
    great stuff again

  • @worldwidecitytours5474
    @worldwidecitytours5474 2 роки тому

    Great video! I really enjoyed the production quality and the location. Looking forward to the next one!

  • @lauraalleguen6685
    @lauraalleguen6685 2 роки тому +1

    Happy New year 🎇 to you 🎉 Let's Walk 🎈-. Looking forward to seeing your 2022 videos......

  • @spiritofjapan
    @spiritofjapan 2 роки тому +3

    Very interesting walk! Thanks for sharing!

    • @LetsWalkUK
      @LetsWalkUK  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video :)

  • @whiskeycook3323
    @whiskeycook3323 2 роки тому +2

    Very enjoyable video! Thanks for taking a walk for me😉

    • @LetsWalkUK
      @LetsWalkUK  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video - Leeds is a spectacular city and a great place to go for a walk :)

  • @ExploringGreatBritain
    @ExploringGreatBritain 2 роки тому +2

    Hello, Beautiful video I have been Many times in Leeds Happy New Year 👍💯💯 thank you for sharing 😍

    • @LetsWalkUK
      @LetsWalkUK  2 роки тому +1

      It's a great city - and I'm sure you've had many wonderful trips there in the past! Thank you so much for watching, and a very Happy New Year to you too :)

  • @octavian-ionutgroza8166
    @octavian-ionutgroza8166 2 роки тому

    Gorgeous

  • @PeriWinkle1855
    @PeriWinkle1855 2 роки тому +2

    Oh, I've been waiting for this one.

    • @LetsWalkUK
      @LetsWalkUK  2 роки тому +1

      Me too! It's a city I absolutely love, and its history is both fascinating and genuinely surprising :)
      Thank you so much for watching - I do hope you enjoyed the video!

    • @PeriWinkle1855
      @PeriWinkle1855 2 роки тому

      @@LetsWalkUK I first learnt about Leeds when I started reading Alan Bennett. And then just couldn't stop learning about the North in general.

  • @OPTIONALWATCH
    @OPTIONALWATCH Рік тому

    Very nice, thanks for the upload. I've been to UK 4 times consecutively before the Pandemic hit. This year I went to Spain only. I have plans to return to England and visit Leeds next time, thanks to your video ;-)

  • @cherry-vz5kx
    @cherry-vz5kx 2 роки тому +1

    Congratulations Sir.44mins about leeds and no mention of Leeds UTD,Yorkshire County Cricket Club or Geoff Boycott.Stand that man a drink.

  • @4KWalkinJapan
    @4KWalkinJapan 2 роки тому +2

    It's a great video.
    I'm your Fan.

    • @LetsWalkUK
      @LetsWalkUK  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video :)

  • @beckygair2272
    @beckygair2272 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent video once again
    I have shared it to my Facebook profile so others can watch and hopefully subscribe to ur channel

    • @LetsWalkUK
      @LetsWalkUK  2 роки тому

      That's so kind of you to do! I'm really grateful for your support and wonderful comments on the channel, it always brightens my day to see them :) Thank you so much for tuning in - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!

    • @beckygair2272
      @beckygair2272 2 роки тому

      @@LetsWalkUK I will be moving up north in either April.or May this year - got places to visit from your videoes

  • @lynnballington8467
    @lynnballington8467 2 роки тому +3

    Hello happy new year love your videos and I like Leeds it's a good city take care

    • @LetsWalkUK
      @LetsWalkUK  2 роки тому

      It is a great city indeed - and one that I absolutely love :) Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you're enjoying the videos - and Happy New Year!

  • @markcollinson5665
    @markcollinson5665 2 роки тому

    When in the year was this filmed?

  • @LINTUSOORYA
    @LINTUSOORYA 2 роки тому

    Why only very less number of people in the city ?

    • @UK-JOURNEYS
      @UK-JOURNEYS 5 місяців тому

      Hi, it is because of the covit from that period!