7. Random Leeds facts
Architect Cuthbert Brodrick £200 pounds for his design for what would become Leeds Town Hall which was opened in September 1858 by Queen Victoria. Brodrick moved to an office on Park Row and acquired the nickname 'Town Hall, Leeds'.
8. Random Leeds facts
The city's coat of arms has three stars taken from the coat of arms of Sir Thomas Danby, its first mayor; fleece to symbolise the wool industry and three owls taken from the coat of arms of first Alderman of Leeds Sir John Saville. Photo: Mel Hulme
9. Random Leeds facts
Leeds comic Leigh Francis's character Avid Merrion isn't named after the shopping centre but Laimonis Mierins, his former lecturer at Leeds College of Art. Photo: Getty
10. Random Leeds facts
The 71-mile-long River Aire passes through Leeds city centre and 38 other settlements on its way to the River Ouse. PIC: Jonny Wolfe Photo: Jonny Wolfe
11. Random Leeds facts
Leeds may not have a tram system in place like many UK cities, but the city does have a hidden subway system. Built in 1903, a network of subway tunnels were constructed under New York Street.
12. Random Leeds facts
Woodhouse Moor is ideal for a walk, but the grounds do hide a rather less idyllic view just below the surface. The large mound on the moor actually hides an abandoned air raid shelter from World War Two. Photo: James Hardisty