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Leeds' former name was Loidis,
and it did not become a city
until the Royal Charter in 1893.
From 17th to 18th century, it
had successfully transformed
itself into an enormously
prosperous market town. The
strategic location that granted
the city access to roads and
rivers enabled it to develop a
textile trade that was to become
Leeds' perpetual legacy. On the
other hand, the industrial
transformation had also brought
about urbanization, overcrowding
and poor living condition that
gave the city an unpleasant
reputation. However, in the
first half of the 20th century,
a plan to redevelop the city was
devised and enacted that helped
bring about the city's
renaissance. Many former
run-down industrial premises
have been turned into intriguing
tourist facilities, and the
Leeds United soccer team enjoys
a worldwide appeal. Furthermore,
presently the city is recognized
as the UK's second largest
metropolitan district as well.
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| GEOGRAPHY
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| Leeds is situated midway between London and
Edinburgh. The city squats on a 562-square
kilometer piece of land, two-thirds of which is
known as the Green Belt. This strip of greenery
projects the most striking scenery in the whole
of Yorkshire. The weather is mild in this part
of the country, although the peak tourist and
sports season is summer. Other times to visit
include the period from April-June and
September-October. |
| RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN LEEDS, UK |
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| Hilton Leeds City Hotel |
 Guests
can work out in the gym and take
a dip in the heated indoor
swimming pool where instructors
are on hand. Less energetic
guests can wind down in the spa,
sauna, solarium and hot tub.
Guests can dine on international
cuisine before relaxing on the
sofas in the cafe or enjoying a
drink in the glass-fronted bar.
Guests with business needs
benefit from a business centre
with meeting rooms, secretarial
services and video conferencing,
while families with children... |
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| Park Plaza Leeds Hotel |
 The
guest rooms are designed with a
fine decor and ample natural
light. These rooms are airy and
spacious, fully air-conditioned
and appointed with contemporary,
dark wood furnishings, and
luxurious, well-appointed
bathrooms. Besides an excellent
location, the park plaza also
has a restaurant and bar on the
premises, "Chino Latino", which
offers a fusion of cuisines of
east Asian and Latino cuisines,
as well as outstanding bar. Park
plaza Leeds is also equipped... |
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