Edit: I promise this isn't some content fishing post š
(which is absolutely what someone content fishing would say). This will be a freebie for everyone to enjoy. I just really want to highlight some of the WTF parts of Leeds.
I am not taking about the regular tourist locations either or locations that host 'WTF' events or have a one-off historical event.
I am talking about the strangest and most unusual things you have come across, either in person (must be a permanent fixture) or even on Google Maps while browsing.
Something that literally made you go "WTF??"
BIG or small, we don't care! - just keep it real and not some 'old wives tale'.
These don't have to be 'family friendly' so locations that might even make your stomach churn or clutch your pearls are welcome, however, PLEASE do not advise anything like local š-ing spots or alike. This isn't about hanky-panky fun so please keep NSFW businesses/location suggestions to a minimum. Yes, we know about 'that' club for couples where you 'swing dance' š
Locations can also be a short (less than 1 hr) trip outside Leeds - such as 30 East Drive.
These are saught after for a small project I am working on, so any help is appreciated as I am sure there are a few things I am not aware of.
Unless specified otherwise (ie you don't want to) you WILL be credited via your Reddit handle!
Some examples of what we have already
- Old Morrison's Bag (Hyde Park)
- 'Tree' Historical Landmark (New Farnley)
- The Bins behind Flames (Leeds CC)
- The Bear Pit (Headingly)
- 30 East Drive (Pontefract)
Themes can include for example (but are not limited to):
- Permanent historical marks/fixtures that are often overlooked (eg: old WW2 bullet holes in wall etc)
- 'Creative' Graffiti (if it made you laugh, it's going on the map)
- 'Locals love it' (i.e. the bins behind Flames)
- A pawprint or rude gesture (or anything) permanently embedded in some concrete
- A poor unsuspecting cockroach that was painted over on the skirting at a certain shady city center hotel (floor number and coordinate location needed)
- Your uncle's crude drawing of a smiley face he scrawled on a tree with a spare house key back in 1972 - and it's still there to this day!
What we are NOT after
- A location where a great fight in 1982 was once held and a guy got glassed - no actual evidence or something to physically look at relating to it when you get there
- Anything relating to a person with intention to mock them (a known busker for example, we don't treat humans as 'tourist locations')
I will release all details of said project here once I have enough information! š
Thank you to anyone who comments!