Fun facts about Leeds
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The name 'Leeds' derives from the old Brittonic *Lātēnses, meaning 'people of the fast-flowing river'.
Leeds
United Kingdom
Leeds is a city in West Yorkshire, England. It is the largest settlement in Yorkshire and the administrative centre of the City of Leeds Metropolitan Borough, which is the second most populous district in the United Kingdom. It is built around the River Aire and is in the eastern foothills of the Pennines.
From the “Toponymy” section
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Leeds handled one-sixth of England's export trade in 1770.
Leeds
United Kingdom
Leeds is a city in West Yorkshire, England. It is the largest settlement in Yorkshire and the administrative centre of the City of Leeds Metropolitan Borough, which is the second most populous district in the United Kingdom. It is built around the River Aire and is in the eastern foothills of the Pennines.
From the “History” section
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Over 60% of the Leeds district is green belt land.
Leeds
United Kingdom
Leeds is a city in West Yorkshire, England. It is the largest settlement in Yorkshire and the administrative centre of the City of Leeds Metropolitan Borough, which is the second most populous district in the United Kingdom. It is built around the River Aire and is in the eastern foothills of the Pennines.
From the “Geography” section
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Leeds is the largest component of the West Yorkshire Urban Area.
Leeds
United Kingdom
Leeds is a city in West Yorkshire, England. It is the largest settlement in Yorkshire and the administrative centre of the City of Leeds Metropolitan Borough, which is the second most populous district in the United Kingdom. It is built around the River Aire and is in the eastern foothills of the Pennines.
From the “Demography” section
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Leeds has the highest ratio of public to private sector jobs of all the UK's Core Cities.
Leeds
United Kingdom
Leeds is a city in West Yorkshire, England. It is the largest settlement in Yorkshire and the administrative centre of the City of Leeds Metropolitan Borough, which is the second most populous district in the United Kingdom. It is built around the River Aire and is in the eastern foothills of the Pennines.
From the “Economy” section
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