The history of the city of Leeds really begins in 1207. Before that, it was a tiny hamlet with little historical evidence to suggest that there was life there for more than a few hundred years prior to this. It is believed to have been named after 'Loidis' which was the name of a forest covering the kingdom of Elmet between the fifth and seventh centuries. Leeds was included in the 1086 Domesday book but only had a population of around 200.
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Leeds is sometimes seen as the northern version of London. Although the city is estimated to have a population of anywhere between 750,000 and 800,000, the Leeds City area is believed to have almost 3 million residents. As a result, the area is a thriving economic one with the region generating £46 billion in revenue per annum, £16 billion of which comes from the city of Leeds. The region is known for having a fairly even distribution of jobs in the public, finance and service sectors. Not having a reliance on one single sector has served the city well.
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With over 750,000 people living in and around the city of Leeds, it’s no surprise to learn that it has a countless array of facilities that cater to resident and tourist alike. In terms of playing host to different cultures, Leeds is a typical UK city as more than 70 different nationalities live here. What sets Leeds apart from other cities is the unusual level of pride that its inhabitants take in their city. More than 90% of those living in Leeds say that the city offers a high quality of life and are proud to live here. In fact, only Brighton’s residents are happier and that is a place which is nowhere near as large as Leeds.
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With Leeds being known as the 'Capital of the North', you would expect there to be a list of attractions that are comparable to London and you will not be disappointed. As well as having an astonishing array of facilities, Leeds is blessed with historical, natural and architectural wonders that will have you reaching for your camera.
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The city of Leeds is at the heart of the Leeds City Region which has a GVA of £46 billion and a population of almost 3 million with more than 25% of these people living in the city itself. There are 40,000 people working in the retail sector at present though 75% of these individuals work outside the city centre. Approximately £2.5 billion worth of property development has taken place in Leeds since 2000. More than 130,000 people work in the city centre with Leeds also known for its tourism.
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