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"In the 11th century William the Conqueror granted the lands on which the park stands to Ilbert de Lacy for his support in the Harrying of the North in the winter 1069–70. De Lacy, who founded Pontefract Castle, was a knight from Normandy. During the 13th century, the area was used as a hunting park for the de Lacys, who were the Lords of Bowland on the Yorkshire-Lancaster border."
"2007 Cave and karst images: the rediscovery of an important historical record. Cave and Karst Science : Transactions of the British Cave Research Association, 33 (2)."
"Just down the street from The Lawrance on Micklegate, you’ll find Partisan, an independent family run café and restaurant. Supporting local suppliers and independent producers, Partisan cooks everything to order using fresh ingredients for their rustic, modern British menu. They serve a variety of dishes and work hard to cater to vegans and vegetarians with inventive dishes."
"Sample a variety of global cuisine at this popular Argentinian owned cafe. Inside you will find a totally relaxed atmosphere with wooden decor and a range of rustic and antique furniture that are always up for sale. This independent coffee shop come homeware store come restaurant is a true local gem, particularly popular with those who value a real community vibe."
"We are an independent speciality coffee shop/restaurant situated in York’s most elegant street. We have an all day Breakfast/Brunch menu and a few lunch dishes. We cook everything to order using the best quality fresh ingredients."
"Relax, eat and drink in the stylish, contemporary interior that is Brew and Brownie. Located opposite the Museum Gardens, this coffee shop in York is a very popular destination for coffee and brunch alike. So popular, in fact, that they have opened a second premises just a few doors down – B&B Bakeshop."
"They always have a great selection of cakes, brownies and pastries too. Beautiful ambience, excellent food & delicious cakes. The wonderful staff provides a first class service."
"A beautiful, vintage interior and commitment to the best of British tradition define Just Grand!. , a one-of-a-kind cafe in the heart of Leeds. Boasting a brand-new location in the Grand Arcade, this establishment serves up a tantalising assortment of loose-leaf teas, accompanied by delicious scones and teacakes; tea aficionados can also pick ‘the full works’, a speciality that includes unlimited Yorkshire tea and three courses, arranged beautifully on a vintage cake stand."
"Transport your family back in time at this Leeds city centre tea room, complete with vintage decor, a tempting array of homemade cakes, soups and sarnies galore. This place is famed for its glorious afternoon teas and you can get a child-friendly version too. The Little Ones afternoon tea comes with three different finger sandwiches, a choice of cake or scone, all washed down with a glass of cordial."
"A post shared by Qian (@q_i_an) on Sep 1, 2017 at 4:04am PDT. Set against the backdrop of the Victorian-era Grand Arcade, Just Grand!. handles British afternoon tea with aplomb."
"Not just for swimmers, Armley Leisure Centre is home to a whole host of fitness activities, with football and gymnastics among them – but it’s the pools that we’re particularly interested in today. They’ve got three – a five-lane 25-metre pool for those of you looking to get your laps in, a smaller 10-metre learner pool for those of you who are just starting out and a hydrotherapy pool for those of you who require physiotherapy. It’s £5.20 for an adult swim, £2.80 for a child swim and kids under 5 go free."
"Serving Middle Eastern food from a literal hole-in-the-wall, Caravanseria’s motto is ‘fast food cooked slower’ – and that includes a number of vegan options. Great for a late-night takeaway, or you can sit in their tiny dining area upstairs, where a dozen or so people can be seated family-style around one long dining table."
"The staff are always friendly and the food always tastes fresh. Only problem is I always order way too much!. Why are we never satisfied with just the right amount of food to maintain good health and proper energy?"
"It may be on the grounds of Leeds Beckett University, but Beckett Park is open to everyone. It’s a huge park that stretches from Queenswood Drive to Batcliffe Mount, with vast swathes of grassy parkland and a beautiful patch of woodland. There are two tennis courts here and if you head into the woods, you can hunt out Queen Victoria Arch, which was built 250 years ago and altered in 1858 to commemorate the monarch’s historic visit to Leeds."
"Due to its location right next to Leeds Beckett University's Headingley campus, this park is dominated by students during term time. The big, open grass spaces mean it's the perfect place to throw a frisbee or kick a football around. And when it starts to get dark, Headingley's pubs and bars are just a short walk away!"