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I have a very soft spot for English Abbeys, and an even bigger soft spot for the English coast, so an Abbey on the cliffs by the sea, has to be one of my favourite tourist spots. Add to that a connection to one of the most famous undead, and you have a must see destination.
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Lots of cities across the UK have a German-themed market at Christmas time, and luckily for me Leeds is no different. Welcome to the Leeds annual Christkindelmarkt!
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Every day, I walk the same way to work. Sometimes, the weather is beautiful with stunning sunrises and lovely light, and sometimes its freezing cold, blanketed with snow and resembling a beautiful winter wonderland.
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In November last year, I went along to a photo workshop at Victoria Baths in Manchester, which is a building currently undergoing a marvellous amount of reconstruction.
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On a recent trip to Sheffield, I discovered the magnificent Winter Garden in the heart of the city centre. Read on to find out what I loved so much about it.
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Travel back in time to the swinging sixties at the former campus of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), presently the north campus of the University of Manchester, and see how the architects of the '60s envisioned the future.
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Red's True Barbecue has to be THE hottest restaurant to hit Leeds since, well forever really. Here is my review of why people just can't get enough of barbecued meat all of a sudden.
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I recently discovered a lovely market which takes place in central Leeds every alternate Sunday. It comprises local traders, selling produce that you would struggle to find fresher anywhere else.
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Every day I walk the same way to work and each day is completely different. As the days get shorter, the mornings get darker, and I am greeted with the most beautiful sunrises.
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Temple Newsam is a great park in Leeds to go for a day out. Easy to get to and full of beautiful countryside and wildlife, it is well worth a visit.
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The City of Manchester Stadium, otherwise known as The Etihad Stadium, is the home to the English football champions Manchester City, and a place of worship for the millions of worldwide fans.
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There are a number of coastal towns to visit on the East coast in North Yorkshire for a nice relaxing break in the English summer, but if you want somewhere quiet and quaint, then I can only recommend the lovely little town of Filey.
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This year was the first time I have had the chance to go along to Leeds Asian Festival in Roundhay Park. This happened at the start of September and was probably the last day of sunshine in the UK that 2012 is going to experience!
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One of my favourite romantic restaurants in Leeds in the United Kingdom is a Brazilian meat place, well out of the main drag from all the other places. Read on after the jump to find out why I like it so much.
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I love shopping, especially for gifts. Which is why I'm pretty excited to share one of my favourite shopping location in Leeds here with you today.
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Last weekend saw the celebration of Chinese New Year (it is now the Year of the Snake for those who are interested) so me and my other half headed off to Manchester to spend some time in Chinatown there.
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The Guild Wheel is a 21 mile long cycle path that circles the circumference of Preston. One of the many attractions on it is Brockholes Nature Reserve. Lets see what happens when you combine this with a Holga...
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Last weekend, I discovered a wonderful Christmas craft market in Leeds Corn Exchange, and the good news is, it is back in a fortnight’s time!
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Lomography - a movement in which a modern technology is eschewed in favor of an older one. And the same can be said of wind farms. Forget nuclear, forget gas, petrol, coal - head back to the fields of Holland; to the plains of Spain; to the broads of East Anglia: to Don Quixoté and to windmills!
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Please do not feed the animals! Animals May Bite! Small and friendly, full of charismatic charm and abundant with sounds of laughter and animals. This is such an ideal location to visit for a few hours out, and an experience that takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city away from arrogant pigs of people.
