The Adventures of Pearl !!! Host list post's #22 and #23

[peanutsxx]

I forgot you had lived there Michael, I'll have to post some more pics, I go there regularly enough



I have Dwight, it was very disappointing when the software changes happened Because of the change in the maximum size of posts, I can't even edit most of my old threads, and it has put me off spending time writing the sort of posts I used to make regularly



Thanks Gev

No worries Jack, any pictures of the area are much enjoyed. My wife was ooohh'ing and ahhh'ing. I think we recognized each scene.

 

[315]

While the US has some beautiful scenery and historical towns and buildings I am always fascinated by the architecture you see across the Atlantic. Thanks for the photos Jack!!

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks guys I've been a little further north today with Pearl, in and around Skipton, another historic Yorkshire market town. I'll try to find time to write up our adventures soon

 

[Jack Black]

Leeds is Yorkshire's biggest city. In defiance of the Yorkshire adage of 'not blowing your own trumpet', it is big, brash, bold, and brazen. People come to Leeds to shop, and to party. It survived WW2 relatively unscathed, compared to the industrial cities of the north, and so has some beautiful historic architecture. I could have spent a month just showing Pearl around Leeds, but obviously wanted to take her out and about a bit. However, last week, I did take her down to the River Aire, and show her a few sights.

We started off back outside the Corn Exchange, before heading down nearby Call Lane for a coffee, the small street is lined with cafes and small bars, and is home to scenes of Bacchanalian chaos at weekends. It is peaceful today however, and ordering a coffee, I sit with Pearl outside in the warm Spring sunshine.

Strolling down the road, The Dalek (or Bridgewater Place as it is officially known), Yorkshire's tallest building, looms large on the horizon.

We turn left, and cross over Leeds Bridge, one of numerous crossings over the Aire. It was here in 1888 that Louis Le Prince filmed what was long thought to be the world's first motion picture (a few years ago a slightly earlier recording by Le Prince, also filmed in Leeds, was discovered).

Currently, Leeds Bridge is the site of important renovation work however, so I'm not able to get a pic of Pearl in situ. We'll see Leeds Bridge later however.

The river area has been undergoing gentrification for a couple of decades now, changing its character. This lovely old pub The Adelphi was once the tap for nearby Tetley's Brewery, but the brewery workers wouldn't get in the door now.

Joshua Tetley's Brewery, and the fine ales produced there, were once intrinsic to Leeds life, but sadly, most of the brewery was demolished more than a decade ago, and Tetley's, a rather foul imitation of the past brew, is now produced elsewhere. The Brewery offices still stand, but they are now an art gallery.

After crossing Crown Point Bridge, it isn't long before the Royal Armouries Museum comes into view.

More later

 

[JohnDF]

Your coffee cup looks happy.

More later

Can't wait. Thanks for the tour and pictures so far, Jack.

 

[Jack Black]

The Royal Armouries Museum holds one of the largest and most historically important collections of arms and armour in the world, which are housed in a building especially built for the purpose of displaying them. Sadly, budget cuts in recent years have led to job losses and a reduction in facilities at the site, but entry is still free of charge, and it's well worth a visit.

https://royalarmouries.org/venue/royal-armouries-museum/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Armouries_Museum

From the outside, in the photos above, you can see the 'Hall of Steel', which we'll see a bit more of shortly.

Canal Wharf is next to the museum.

I've posted pics from the museum in the past, and quite recently, but I'll just take Pearl in for a few highlights.

Starting with the Hall of Steel of course I wouldn't fancy doing the dusting!

...

 

[Jack Black]

Just a very small sampling of some of the stuff to see in The Royal Armouries.

 

[Jack Black]

More later

 

[JohnDF]

The museum is a real treasure.

 

[Jack Black]

After leaving the museum, I thought I would take Pearl for a short cruise on the river. For the past few years, two river taxis, imported from Holland, have ferried people between the railway station and Canal Wharf. Most of the passengers are visitors to the city or families with kids, but the service was not actually set up to give them free - yes FREE - rides, it was set up to ferry the well-heeled apartment dwellers around Canal Wharf to the station. They seem to prefer taxis

Just approaching Leeds Bridge

 

[Gevonovich]

Taking it in like a kid in a woonka factory ...love it !!! The vampire kit is so cool. Every picture is a treat, Jack ! Thank you !!!!

 

[Fodderwing]

Fantastic posts Jack! What a fabulous museum. The boats lined up at the wharf; are they mostly private? Tour boats for tourists? If private, are they outfitted like a houseboat?

 

[Jack Black]

Onwards to Victoria Bridge...

And Granary Wharf beyond, where our boat journey ends.

We're now at Leeds train station (that's the Sheffield train there!), but our journey isn't over yet...

 

[Jack Black]

Your coffee cup looks happy.

Can't wait. Thanks for the tour and pictures so far, Jack.

The museum is a real treasure.

Taking it in like a kid in a woonka factory ...love it !!! The vampire kit is so cool. Every picture is a treat, Jack ! Thank you !!!!

Fantastic posts Jack! What a fabulous museum. The boats lined up at the wharf; are they mostly private? Tour boats for tourists? If private, are they outfitted like a houseboat?

Thanks a lot guys The boats are all private houseboats. One of my mates who works on the River Taxi has his boat moored there, short walk to work

 

[Half/Stop]

Jack, thank you so much for the photographic tour. I’m envious of the wonderful times and things that Pearl have been able to experience while in your company! I myself would have no trouble spending an entire day in the Royal Armouries Museum! Outstanding my friend!

 

[Jack Black]

Jack, thank you so much for the photographic tour. I’m envious of the wonderful times and things that Pearl have been able to experience while in your company! I myself would have no trouble spending an entire day in the Royal Armouries Museum! Outstanding my friend!
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Thanks Ron, there's certainly a lot to see there

 

[zolthar]

Leeds is Yorkshire's biggest city. In defiance of the Yorkshire adage of 'not blowing your own trumpet', it is big, brash, bold, and brazen. People come to Leeds to shop, and to party. It survived WW2 relatively unscathed, compared to the industrial cities of the north, and so has some beautiful historic architecture. I could have spent a month just showing Pearl around Leeds, but obviously wanted to take her out and about a bit. However, last week, I did take her down to the River Aire, and show her a few sights.

We started off back outside the Corn Exchange, before heading down nearby Call Lane for a coffee, the small street is lined with cafes and small bars, and is home to scenes of Bacchanalian chaos at weekends. It is peaceful today however, and ordering a coffee, I sit with Pearl outside in the warm Spring sunshine.

Strolling down the road, The Dalek (or Bridgewater Place as it is officially known), Yorkshire's tallest building, looms large on the horizon.

We turn left, and cross over Leeds Bridge, one of numerous crossings over the Aire. It was here in 1888 that Louis Le Prince filmed what was long thought to be the world's first motion picture (a few years ago a slightly earlier recording by Le Prince, also filmed in Leeds, was discovered).

Currently, Leeds Bridge is the site of important renovation work however, so I'm not able to get a pic of Pearl in situ. We'll see Leeds Bridge later however.

The river area has been undergoing gentrification for a couple of decades now, changing its character. This lovely old pub The Adelphi was once the tap for nearby Tetley's Brewery, but the brewery workers wouldn't get in the door now.

Joshua Tetley's Brewery, and the fine ales produced there, were once intrinsic to Leeds life, but sadly, most of the brewery was demolished more than a decade ago, and Tetley's, a rather foul imitation of the past brew, is now produced elsewhere. The Brewery offices still stand, but they are now an art gallery.

After crossing Crown Point Bridge, it isn't long before the Royal Armouries Museum comes into view.

More later

Thanks again Jack, I'm really enjoying your tours.

 

[Jack Black]

After our arrival at Granary Wharf, I decided to show Pearl one of Leeds' hidden treasures. Work on the train station began in 1866, and 18 Million brick were used to build a series of vast arches spanning the River Aire. Impossible to capture their eerie Phibesian majesty with my point and shoot camera and poor camera skills I'm afraid

Emerging below the station, we walked up into the centre of the city.

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks again Jack, I'm really enjoying your tours.

Thank you Mark

 

[Prester John]

Leeds is Yorkshire's biggest city. In defiance of the Yorkshire adage of 'not blowing your own trumpet', it is big, brash, bold, and brazen. People come to Leeds to shop, and to party. It survived WW2 relatively unscathed, compared to the industrial cities of the north, and so has some beautiful historic architecture. I could have spent a month just showing Pearl around Leeds, but obviously wanted to take her out and about a bit. However, last week, I did take her down to the River Aire, and show her a few sights.

We started off back outside the Corn Exchange, before heading down nearby Call Lane for a coffee, the small street is lined with cafes and small bars, and is home to scenes of Bacchanalian chaos at weekends. It is peaceful today however, and ordering a coffee, I sit with Pearl outside in the warm Spring sunshine.

Strolling down the road, The Dalek (or Bridgewater Place as it is officially known), Yorkshire's tallest building, looms large on the horizon.

We turn left, and cross over Leeds Bridge, one of numerous crossings over the Aire. It was here in 1888 that Louis Le Prince filmed what was long thought to be the world's first motion picture (a few years ago a slightly earlier recording by Le Prince, also filmed in Leeds, was discovered).

Currently, Leeds Bridge is the site of important renovation work however, so I'm not able to get a pic of Pearl in situ. We'll see Leeds Bridge later however.

The river area has been undergoing gentrification for a couple of decades now, changing its character. This lovely old pub The Adelphi was once the tap for nearby Tetley's Brewery, but the brewery workers wouldn't get in the door now.

Joshua Tetley's Brewery, and the fine ales produced there, were once intrinsic to Leeds life, but sadly, most of the brewery was demolished more than a decade ago, and Tetley's, a rather foul imitation of the past brew, is now produced elsewhere. The Brewery offices still stand, but they are now an art gallery.

After crossing Crown Point Bridge, it isn't long before the Royal Armouries Museum comes into view.

More later

Great installment, Jack.