West Yorkshire

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Some added info for you.
I knew it had to be designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, or at least someone working fully under his influence. I'm a fan of Gothic Revival architecture and have mentioned before how much I adore the Midland Grand Hotel. The resemblance is undeniable.

Had no idea it tied in with The Royal Bucks in Aylesbury regarding Florence Nightingale though. Learn something new every day,

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St George does actually have a face under his visor.
Bizarrely, the sunlight makes it look creepier by virtue of looking empty.

More owls, pigeons and the lady on the (same) war memorial - actually clothed this time. Well done Leeds. Perhaps because she's supposed to be Victory? Victory doesn't get her boobies out for just anyone you know.

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This little grotesque is sad. He knows he's not a gargoyle with a real job and can't work out how to grow up to be one.

Larger shot to give perspective. Leeds architecture deserves a better photographer than me.

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Skelly Bob's big brother.
VERY big brother.
I dread to think of the postage cost of trying the send him round the world.

Street chess game.
Note the chap in the panama hat who finds the art gallery cafe and gift shop a more worthy photo opportunity. Each to their own. Had he only turned round he could have had a photo of ME!

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Speaks for itself really.
Many of these in the UK of course. Because we did so bloody well hahaha.
But this is the first I've seen with a camera in my hand.

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Leeds is famous, as is St James.

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I can date these back to August as this was only here during the school holidays. Leeds City Centre had a beach theme.
I went back every time I had an excuse (appointments etc). Was great fun.

- What's the funfair equivalent of a greengrocer's apostrophe?
- Dem's the rules, right. Didn't need them anyway, it was conveniently situated in front of the raised terrace of the Cuthbert Broderick* pub. A nice clean cheap Wetherspoons (at least during the day, never been at night).

* Architect who designed most of the square in which the pub and beach/ fair is situated.

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Damn. No idea why they are so small.
Have to upload them at another location and tinker about with them on Irfanview there. Then save and email. Then open email and save here, then posts.

And they become minute in the process.
Will hold off with the others until I get this sorted.

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Back in happier times...
When I was in rehab, Mum and Dad came up to see me.
I've just been uploading some of the photos from her camera for her.

Me with my Halloween black eyes (not the full make up, so as not to "show Mum up")
And us out to dinner.

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She'd be really cross if she saw I'd posted this one
She was the only one who had a dessert though.

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Next morning we went to The Alchemist. Breakfast for me, toast for Mum (despite having had a Full English breakfast - girl just loves her toast!)

I know the fat on the bacon is undercooked. It is, even by English standards. So I dissected the sandwich and cut it all off. It was jolly yummy after that though.

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Mum had a Peach Bellini because she loves her cocktails. I think Dad had an Irish coffee. This was Brunch really, remember.
I had a non-alcoholic Mint Julep which was absolutely lovely.

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The restaurant/ bar/ cocktail lounge is right at the top of one of the poshest shopping centres in Leeds. beautiful views, but too chilly to sit outside that morning despite the sun.

Dad taking his own photos (lord alone knows where they ended up, filed somewhere obscure I guess because he doesn't know either)
And the view down to the Cornmarket.

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Another beautiful shot from the balcony

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Mum and Dad outside St Annes'.