In 1884 Kirkgate Market in Leeds is where Michael Marks first opened his Penny Bazaar. This was to lead, ultimately, to the foundation of Marks & Spencer, in 1890.
1. The Highlights of 2007 (Visitors Guide to Leeds/Leeds)
The composer Elgar, writer Daphne du Maurier and the Merseyside city of Liverpool all have anniversaries being marked in Britain in 2007. They join events, exhibitions and new attractions galore in what is promising to be a year of culture, music and...
2. The Merrion Hotel (Leeds City Centre) (Leeds Hotels/3* hotels in Leeds)
Modern city centre hotel with parking. Close to Elland Rd Headingley York Harrogate and Leeds Bradford Airport. The Merrion is ideally suited to corporate and leisure guests here to shop and enjoy the exciting nightlife. Five minutes walk...
3. The Met Leeds (Leeds Hotels/4* hotels in Leeds)
Leeds is a vibrant metropolis and was voted by Conde Nast as one of the UKs most popular cities in which The Met Leeds sits in the very heart. One of the most distinctive hotels in Leeds this ornate terracotta grade II listed building has recentl...
4. The Queens - A QHotel (Leeds Hotels/4* hotels in Leeds City Centre)
NEW 2 HOUR DAILY FREE INTERNET ACCESS ASK RECEPTION FOR MORE DETAILS NEW Welcome to The Queens. The Queens is the most famous landmark hotel in Leeds city centre. Opened as a hotel in 1937 this historic property occupies a prime posi...
5. Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa - Shire Hotels (Leeds Hotels/4* hotels in Leeds)
Part of the Shire Hotel Group winners of the AA Hotel Group of the year 2003 04 and the RAC Hotel Group of the Year 2004 05. The Hotel also won the prestigious Catey Group Hotel of The Year in 2004. Located just to the east of Leeds this lu...
