Leeds is a city in West Yorkshire, England. Historically in Yorkshire’s West Riding. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Leeds became a major centre for the production and trading of wool.
During the Industrial Revolution, Leeds developed into a major mill town; wool was the dominant industry but flax, engineering, iron foundries, printing, and other industries were important. From being a compact market town in the valley of the River Aire in the 16th century Leeds expanded and absorbed the surrounding villages to become a populous urban centre by the mid-20th century.
Leeds excellent transportation links through the Pennines helped make it the industrial capital of Yorkshire. It is the largest city in Yorkshire and one of Britain’s major cultural centres.
Leeds Trinity University Facts
A small university with a big reputation, Leeds Trinity University is one of the UK’s top 15 universities for teaching quality and student experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019).
Leeds Trinity is known as the University where students really are a name, not a number, thanks to its approach to personal student support.
One of the only universities in the UK to build professional work placements in every degree, Leeds Trinity ensures you graduate with at least three months’ degree-relevant experience, industry contacts, and employer references without having to take a year out
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Brownberrie Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5HD, United Kingdom
