Historical Geography information for Leeds, Yorkshire, England
| Place Name | Leeds |
| Description | Leeds is a major city in West Yorkshire, England, the principal settlement in the City of Leeds metropolitan district. The name and city are traced to the 5th century Kingdom of Elmet which was covered by the forest of "Loidis". Leeds developed as a market town in the Middle Ages. During the Industrial Revolution, Leeds developed into a major industrial centre; wool was the dominant industry but flax, engineering, iron foundries, printing, and other industries were important. The town continued growing and sprawled into a metropolis in the 20th century. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Leeds |
| County | Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93461 |
| DateUpdated | 7/13/2013 11:56:24 AM |
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