On to Leeds and Liverpool Canal

This plaque was on a wall near to our first mooring in Leeds

Well Dave arrived safely on Wednesday, so on Thursday we continued on towards Leeds.  Only a few miles and 3 locks and we moored on a pontoon, still on the River Aire but now on the outskirts of Leeds.  Having a walk around the area we found this plaque which I thought was interested as many of you will be very familiar with Smeatons Tower!  It is amazing how places link up.  Especially in those days when Leeds would have been a very long journey to Plymouth!
We also had a short look in the Armouries Museum.  It is a huge building with suits of armour, many types of rifles, pistols, swords and many other types of

Looking down on Leeds Lock from the Armouries Museum

weapon.  Friday found us on a short cruise of about a mile, with 2 locks which brought us right into Leeds, near the train station.  Don't think we realised what a big city it is.  We have walked a few miles looking at the various buildings.  Some lovely old architecture.  The arcade below is just one example.
Dave went home on Saturday, then on Sunday some friends we made at Stafford Boat Club back in April came and took us out for the day.  Sarah and Ade live in Leeds and they said to get in touch when we made it their way.  They took us to Kirkstall Abbey and Museum.

Central Arcade Leeds

A lovely day out.  Allowing us to visit a part of Leeds we wouldn't other wise have seen.

It is definitely a time for socialising for us as yesterday our friends Sheree and Alec, driving from Scotland to Plymouth made an overnight stop here in Leeds so we could all meet up for a meal.  It was lovely to catch up.  The last time we had seen them was in May when they stayed with us on the Chesterfield Canal.  

Today we have been back to the Armouries for a better look around.

So think you are all now up to date.