Places to see in ( Otley - UK )
Places to see in ( Otley - UK )
Otley is a market town and civil parish at a bridging point on the River Wharfe in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire.
Otley is in lower Wharfedale on the A660 which connects it to Leeds. The parish church (All Saints) has 7th-century origins. Otley lies 28 miles (45 km) south-west of York, 10 miles (16 km) north-west of Leeds, 10 miles (16 km) north-east of Bradford, and 196 miles (315 km) from London. The town lies in lower Wharfedale at a bridging point of the River Wharfe where there is a seven arched medieval bridge and is surrounded by arable farmland. The historic town developed on the south bank of the Wharfe, but in the 20th century Otley expanded north of the river, to include new developments at Newall and the Weston Estate.
The south side of the valley is dominated by a gritstone escarpment overlooking Otley called the Chevin and to the north is Newall Carr. In 1944, Major Le G.G.W. Horton Fawkes of Farnley Hall donated 263 acres (1.1 km²) of land on the Chevin to the people of Otley. To the east and west of Otley are flooded gravel pits, where sand and gravel have been extracted in the 20th century. The gravel pits to the east at Knotford Nook are a noted birdwatching site. Those to the west are devoted to angling and sailing.
The main roads through the town are the A660 to the south east, which connects Otley to Bramhope, Adel and Leeds city centre, and the A65 to the west, which goes to Ilkley and Skipton. The A6038 heads to Guiseley, Shipley and Bradford, connecting with the A65. To Harrogate, the A659 heads east to the A658, which is the main Bradford–Harrogate road. Otley bus station is run by West Yorkshire Metro and services are operated by First West Yorkshire, TLC, Utopia and Harrogate Coach Travel. There are local services connecting the town and outlying areas. Otley railway station opened in 1865 and closed in March 1965; the town bypass follows the line of the old railway.
Otley has a diverse range of cultural organisations. It has five active Morris dance sides, the Wharfedale Wayzgoose (Border), The Buttercross Belles (Ladies Northwest), Flash Company (Border, Molly, Appalachian & Clog), Hellz Bellz (Contemporary) and Kitchen Taps (Appalachian Step). Drama groups include the Otley Community Players, Otley Youth Theatre (OY), and a thriving arts centre in the former courthouse. There is a poetry society, which meets monthly in the Black Horse Hotel. The town has a Brass Band who perform at many events in the town.
Otley hosts the annual Otley Folk Festival in September, a Victorian Fayre in December, a carnival in June, and, in May, what is reputed to be the oldest one day agricultural show in the country. This celebrated its bicentenary in 2009. There is a beer festival, organised by the church, in November. Otley once vied with a handful of towns for the distinction of having the most pubs per head of population in England.
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Places to see in ( Horsforth - UK )
Places to see in ( Horsforth - UK )
Horsforth is a suburb and civil parish within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, in West Yorkshire, England, lying about five miles north west of Leeds city centre. Historically within the West Riding of Yorkshire, it has a population of 18,895 according to the 2011 Census
Horsforth was considered to have the largest population of any village in the United Kingdom during the latter part of the 19th century. It became part of the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in 1974, and became a civil parish with town council in 1999. The electoral ward of Horsforth also includes the southern part of Rawdon.
Horsforth was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Horseford, Horseforde, Hoseforde; but late-ninth-century coins with the legend ORSNA FORD and OHSNA FORD may have come from Horsforth. The name derives from Old English hors or, to judge from the coins, *horsa ('horse') in the genitive plural form horsa/horsna + ford 'ford', thus meaning 'horses' ford'. This refers to a river crossing on the River Aire that was subsequently used to transport woollen goods to and from Pudsey, Shipley and Bradford. The original ford was situated off Calverley Lane, but was replaced by a stone footbridge at the turn of the 19th century.
Horsforth railway station is on the Harrogate Line between Harrogate and Leeds. The station is just outside the Horsforth parish boundary, on the Cookridge side of Moseley Beck. Newlay station, which was built by the Midland Railway, was renamed Newlay & Horsforth station in 1889. It was situated south of the River Aire and was accessible from Horsforth on Pollard Lane which connects Horsforth to Bramley.
Horsforth has a large percentage of sandstone buildings sourced from local quarries, more than any other part of Leeds. A draft design statement was produced in 2010, which summarises much of the architectural and historical character. Given its size, Horsforth has a relatively high number of bars and pubs of varying types from traditional pubs going back to the 17th century to more modern café bars and lounges. Horsforth Town Street has the highest concentration of these with 8 bars and pubs within a short distance of each other. Other popular night life areas include Station Road and New Road Side.
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Places to see in ( Leeds - UK ) Roundhay Park
Places to see in ( Leeds - UK ) Roundhay Park
Roundhay Park in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, is one of the biggest city parks in Europe. Roundhay Park has more than 700 acres of parkland, lakes, woodland and gardens which are owned by Leeds City Council.
Roundhay Park is one of the most popular attractions in Leeds, nearly a million people visit each year. Roundhay Park is situated on the north-east edge of the city, bordered by the suburb of Roundhay to the west and Oakwood to the south.
Thomas Nicholson had planned to make a third lake in a hollow which is now the Arena, but had died before doing so. In 1894, it was converted into a sports arena with cycle track, providing work for unemployed people in Leeds. It is overlooked by a mound known as Hill 60, which was so named to commemorate Leeds soldiers who died in First World War battles around Hill 60 near Ypres.
The Mansion House is a large stone two- and three-storey house in Greek Revival style with a view over the Upper Lake, built from 1811 to 1826. Each Guy Fawkes Night a firework display is held at Roundhay Park with people gathering there from all around Leeds to stand by the fire and watch. Each year this is the largest fireworks display held in West Yorkshire. The Roundhay Park is accessed by First Leeds services 2 and 12 (Red and Blue lines).
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A walk through the city of Leeds - April 2010
This video features footage taken on a walk through the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire in April 2010. It features a wide variety of locations, most notably buildings, bridges, streets, and interesting architecture. The following locations are identified, Broadcasting Tower, Portland Crescent, The Rose Bowl, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds Civic Hall, Millennium Square, Leeds City Museum, Leeds Town Hall, Leeds O2 Academy, Leeds General Infirmary, Cookridge Street, Great George Street, Calverley Street, Old School Board, The Headrow, Leeds City Art Gallery, K2, Methodist Church, Oxford Place, South Parade, East Parade, King Street, Infirmary Street, City Square, Old Post Office, Park Plaza, Mill Hill Chapel, Black Prince statue, the old Majestyk building, Princes Exchange, Leeds Railway Station, the River Aire, Candle House, Sky Lounge, Leeds City Inn, Leeds Liverpool Canal, Bridgewater Place, Holbeck, Elland Road, Holbeck Urban Village, Granary Wharf, Victoria Bridge, Neville Street, Asda House, University of Leeds, Leeds Bridge, Leeds Parish Church, Hunslet Road, Meadow Lane, Tetley's Brewery, Oracle Bar, Crown Point Brodge, Crwn Point Road, A61, Brewery Wharf, Royal Armouries, Clarence Dock, Armouries Drive, Etap Hotel, and East Street.
Amazing Photos Walking Through Hyde Park, London, England, UK (4K)
Amazing Photos Walking Through Hyde Park, London, England, UK (4K)
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HYDE PARK is a Grade I-listed major park in Central London. It is the largest of four Royal Parks that form a chain from the entrance of Kensington Palace through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, via Hyde Park Corner and Green Park past the main entrance to Buckingham Palace. The park is divided by the Serpentine and the Long Water.
The park was established by Henry VIII in 1536 when he took the land from Westminster Abbey and used it as a hunting ground. It opened to the public in 1637 and quickly became popular, particularly for May Day parades. Major improvements occurred in the early 18th century under the direction of Queen Caroline. Several duels took place in Hyde Park during this time, often involving members of the nobility. The Great Exhibition of 1851 was held in the park, for which The Crystal Palace, designed by Joseph Paxton, was erected.
Free speech and demonstrations have been a key feature of Hyde Park since the 19th century. Speaker's Corner has been established as a point of free speech and debate since 1872, while the Chartists, the Reform League, the suffragettes, and the Stop the War Coalition have all held protests there. In the late 20th century, the park became known for holding large-scale free rock music concerts, featuring groups such as Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones and Queen. Commercial concerts have continued into the 21st century, such as Live 8 in 2005.
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The Yorkshire Dales - When are you coming?
The Yorkshire Dales is home to outstanding scenery, a rich cultural heritage and a breathtakingly peaceful atmosphere. At its heart are three very special Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Forest of Bowland and scenic Nidderdale.
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Marianske Lazne (Czechia) - Relax with Nature
Holidays in Marianske Lazne - is the greenery of the parks and forests, the azure of the sky and lakes, the salinity and bitterness of groundwater sources.
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A walk around Goole - Walks Around Britain Shorts
A quick look at a lovely short walk around the port town of Goole in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
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Roundhay Park in Leeds
Roundhay Park in Leeds
Roundhay Park
It was our first visit to this park on the last day in October. It was very busy as it was the last day of the autumn school holiday. A lovely place for young and old with a children’s play area and a skateboard park. We stuck to the walk in the park and visited the Speciality Gardens close by.