Leeds
Leeds has come a long way since the days when it was the main commercial centre for the Yorkshire cloth trade. Today it is the country’s second most important financial centre, which probably explains why it was the first city, outside of the capital, luxury store Harvey Nichols chose to open a branch in. Designer shops, and trendy bars are now very much part of the Leeds’ experience. For those in search of something a little more highbrow, there is a great selection of theatres, museums and galleries.
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Suburbs and towns covered by this travel guide to Leeds (Industrial West Yorkshire) include Beeston Leeds, Hunslet, Leeds, Menston, Otley, Pudsey, Yeadon, York, Yorkshire, and more.
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June 21st - July 4th 2009 |
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2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
The Ashes
Another two years has passed and it's time for England to go head to head with Australia for another series of test cricket. To date, a total of 64 series have been played with Australia winning 31 and England 28 with 5 draws. Will the Australian's retain the Ashes yet again this year?
