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Leeds Bridge Crossing the River Aire at Bridge End Leeds, West Yorkshire UK
Make your OWN 360 VR Panoramas - details here...  The present bridge was built in 1873, replacing a medieval bridge. This bridge was the only crossing point between Kirkstall and Swillington until the 19th Century.For years the city turned its back on the river - there is a story that not many years ago if you saw a fish in the River Aire as it passes through Leeds, you would be likely to see a plastic tray and a portion of chips float past with it! MORE... |
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The present bridge was built in 1873, replacing a medieval bridge. This bridge was the only crossing point between Kirkstall and Swillington until the 19th Century. For years the city turned its back on the river - there is a story that not many years ago if you saw a fish in the River Aire as it passes through Leeds, you would be likely to see a plastic tray and a portion of chips float past with it! The bridgehead building has a prominent clock. The bridge is the site of the first ever 'moving picures' filmed by Louis LePrince (1888) - I wonder if he popped them into Max Speilman's for a 20 minute turn-around! You can take a walk along the towpath through this part of the city, but beware that some sections will have you 'backtracking' as there are private 'residents only' parts. Oh - and don't fall in! - many sections have no guard rails. Leeds Bridge Crossing the River Aire at Bridge End - Leeds, UK. Review by Tony. Summer 2006. NEXT -> Leeds location map: Leeds Bridge Crossing the River Aire at Bridge End. You can click and drag, zoom and view the map of Leeds above. Hotels in the city of Leeds - LEEDS Hotels 5 Day, 10 Day, 15 Day long range weather forecast and current conditions for Leeds Bridge Crossing the River Aire at Bridge End, Leeds
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