Out-of-the-way and out-of-the-ordinary features in Leeds city centre

Come on a journey of discovery and learn how these gems and curiosities relate to the development of the city.

Which route will it be today? It depends on the weather, what’s happening in the city, how the spirit moves me and the enthusiasms of the participants. So much to see, so much to talk about.

If you don’t know Leeds at all then this will whet your appetite. Even if you know the city well, you’ll have some surprises.

Meet in City Square, Leeds - close to the Joseph Priestley statue.

Precise location of the statue: https://what3words.com/spice.send.farmer

The composite map used to introduce this listing comprises part of the 1891 Ordnance Survey of Leeds and a section from OpenStreetMap. If you don't yet know this contemporary source, I can commend it for many reasons, including that it features walking routes and that anyone can create an account and learn to add and amend content. It's 'cartographical wikipedia' - crowd-sourced knowledge.

Where is this fine version of the Leeds crest?

2026 marks 400 years since Leeds was granted a royal charter widening the area under the power of the Corporation and conferring extra powers on the men in charge of the town. The crest - with three owls, a sheep and some other elements - has its origins back then.

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