Collection 100-Facts

1. Leeds has a population of 750000.
2. Leeds has a student population of 250000.
3. There are more females than males in Leeds.
4. It is the UK's third largest city.
5. Leeds was named 'Best Place to Live' by Henley Management centre.
6. Leeds has 2 universities and 4 higher education colleges.
7. It was voted best UK university destination by The Independent.
8. Leeds international film festival is the largest film festival in England outside of London.
9. It takes just over 2 hours to travel from Leeds to London by train.
10. It is the second largest metropolitan district in the UK.
11. Two  thirds of Leeds in Green Belt land.
12. Natives of Leeds are know as Loiners.
13. Leeds became a city by Royal Charter in 1893.
14. It is known as the Knightsbridge of the North.
15. Approximately 200 buildings in Leeds were destroyed by bombers during WWII.
16. Leeds sits on the River Aire.
17. The major industries in Leeds are printing, engineering, chemicals and IT electricity.
18. Leeds covers 217 square miles.
19. The first public library opened in Leeds in 1872.
20. Harvey Nichols first store outside London was in Leeds.