10 of the biggest gigs and crowds in history on Roundhay Park in Leeds

As Ed Sheeran is due to hit the stage in Roundhay Park later this week, we rounded up ten of the biggest crowds in history on the turf.

From U2 to Robbie Williams, a huge array of acts have graced the park. Here are some of the best

Robbie Williams 2006placeholder image
Robbie Williams 2006
The Rolling Stones in 1982.placeholder image
The Rolling Stones in 1982.
Bruce Springsteen took to the stage in July 1985.placeholder image
Bruce Springsteen took to the stage in July 1985.
Genesis in 1987placeholder image
Genesis in 1987
Madonna in 1987.placeholder image
Madonna in 1987.
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