History of Leeds Part II

The fortunes of Leeds took a turn for the worse from 1900 to 1950 when many of the mills closed down and the factories and industrial premises were almost derelict in some parts of the city. Although the decline was on- going, the Civic Hall and the Queens hotel were built as well as the Headrow area was re developed and many new blocks of office space were built. Despite all this building, Leeds still was in a freefall state and it was only for the bright strategy of the city centre rejuvenation plan that helped Leeds get back on its feet, and injected some badly need life into this great city.

The Waterfront was given a whole new lease of life and what once was a Victorian Hub of commerce is now home to the Granary Wharf and the Royal Armouries Museum, which cost over £42 million, and is by far the best arms museum in Britain. Admission is free and there are four large floors that show off all the weapons and arms used for hunting and warfare, as well as the working arsenal of the medieval Kings.

The prosperous years of Leeds through the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries to the sudden decline of Leeds in the 1930s, and to now the rebirth of this great city, have proven that Leeds will last the test of time and will always brush itself off and grow in stature. One thing is definitely certain about Leeds, the future looks extremely bright for the this great North of England city.

Copyright @ Global Travel Solutions