Nov 22 2024
Leeds, Brighton, England
and Stourbridge
Photos by Will T Rogers, Queens NY
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Leeds is the largest city in West Yorkshire with a population approaching one half million people. During the Industrial Revolution it was home to iron foundries in addition to its production of wool and flax. Today it is a center for finance, law, manufacturing, graphics, gaming, leisure and tourism
Dreamy view of Leeds railway station
Just around the corner
Across the street and up a block
Rival hotel, originally an office building
I'll make my way around town by bus
Leeds in West Yorkshire, England was once a wool-trading town; this interesting building in Leeds, built in the 1862, has a dome design based on the Bourse de commerce of Paris (commodities exchange); this Leeds building once served as a corn exchange but now serves independent retailers and food outlets
Exterior view of Corn Exchange building in Leeds (see date at top right)
Great city in which to stroll!
Kirkgate, maybe 1,000 years old and the oldest street in Leeds
Victoria Quarter with a see-through roof, opened in 1900
Colourful building
Corner location should bring in business
When the imaginary is almost real
Leed's River Aire taken from bridge shown below
Bridge over River Aire, in stereo
I'll take my chances and walk along the riverbank
Grass chess where you can play with your feet!
Gritty city hall
Perhaps I'll play some games inside
Now what!
I've met two new friends
When it rains you don't get wet!
I'll forget the train and buy the car!
Meet me at the old Post Office
Brighton by the Sea is a seaside resort located on the south coast of England, about 50 miles south of London. It has been a resort since the early 1700s. King George IV built the city’s Royal Pavilion and day trippers began spending time here when an intercity rail line arrived. The city is also popular with tourists from everywhere.
Arrived as usual by train
Need a brew after train ride
Does Brighton-by-the-Sea have a hotel in the sky?
Judge for yourself
Royal Pavillion (not afire)
The Jubilee Clock Tower, Grade II protection, 1888
I'll have a snack before heading to the water (notice streetlamps detail upper right)
So many places to choose from
A bit of Brighton by the Sea
Brighton by the Sea has small pebbles, not sand
Artwork for sale under the promenade
Brighton Carousel
Kiddie carousel
I didn't stop at the bistro so I'll eat here at one of the tables just out of view!
Maybe I can fix up the old boat and take a short spin in the sea
Here's a better possibility
Brighton-by-the-Sea gull watches carefully over the old boats
Can you knock over the cans on the Brighton Pier?
Riding in a teacup
Time to eat again!
One last nostalgic look at Brighton by the Sea
London, Victoria Station
Stourbridge UK is 12 miles west of Birmingham. It was named after a bridge over the River Stour. The main station, Stourbridge Junction, is a 2 1/2 hour train ride from London. A second station here is named Stourbridge Town. The two stations make up the Stourbridge Shuttle line which runs just 1/2 mile (maybe the shortest line in Europe).
Four Stourbridge images that follow courtesy the web--then edited at this site.
Stourbridge Junction
Shuttle train on rainy day :)
George on patrol here as 'Chief Mouse Catcher' (will show badge if asked)
Cubic Cat or feline dice?
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Leeds is the largest city in West Yorkshire with a population approaching one half million people. During the Industrial Revolution it was home to iron foundries in addition to its production of wool and flax. Today it is a center for finance, law, manufacturing, graphics, gaming, leisure and tourism
Leeds in West Yorkshire, England was once a wool-trading town; this interesting building in Leeds, built in the 1862, has a dome design based on the Bourse de commerce of Paris (commodities exchange); this Leeds building once served as a corn exchange but now serves independent retailers and food outlets
Brighton by the Sea is a seaside resort located on the south coast of England, about 50 miles south of London. It has been a resort since the early 1700s. King George IV built the city’s Royal Pavilion and day trippers began spending time here when an intercity rail line arrived. The city is also popular with tourists from everywhere.
Stourbridge UK is 12 miles west of Birmingham. It was named after a bridge over the River Stour. The main station, Stourbridge Junction, is a 2 1/2 hour train ride from London. A second station here is named Stourbridge Town. The two stations make up the Stourbridge Shuttle line which runs just 1/2 mile (maybe the shortest line in Europe).