File:Bearpit, Headingley, Leeds, 05092014, jcw1967, EOS-1Ds, OPE (1) (29000480635).jpg
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| Description | There are two castellated viewing towers on what was once the site of the Leeds Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The gardens opened in 1840 and Victorian visitors paid an entrance fee to view the exotic plants, some which may still remain, and birds and animals. Spiral staircases in the stone towers were climbed accessing a platform on which to safely observe the brown bear in the circular pit below. The gardens were laid out with ornamental flower beds, shrubberies and winding paths. There were two ponds with islands and a fountain. A conservatory displayed unusual plants from other lands. As well as a bear there were monkeys, swans and an eagle. Unfortunately, the gardens did not remain open for very long due to financial difficulties. People were possibly put off by the entrance fee of 6d (2.5p) for adults and 3d (1p) for children. The Gardens were prohibited from opening until late afternoon on Sundays so as not to distract people from visiting church and chapel. In 1848 the gardens were sold to entrepreneur, Thomas Clapham and he re-sold them for building plots ten years later in 1858. |
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| Source | Bearpit, Headingley, Leeds, 05092014, jcw1967, EOS-1Ds, OPE (1) |
| Author | jcw1967 from Leeds, UK |
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