Kirkstall in England
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Kirkstall Abbey

Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Kirkstall north-west of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire. It is set in a public park on the north bank of the River Aire. It was founded c.1152. It was disestablished during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under the auspices of Henry VIII. The picturesque ruins have been drawn and painted by artists such as J.M.W. Turner, Thomas Girtin and John Sell Cotman.

Located at 53.8205, -1.60806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Religious organizations established in the 1150s, Cistercian monasteries in England, 1150s establishments in England, Churches in Leeds, Listed buildings in Leeds, Grade I listed buildings in West Yorkshire, Grade I listed monasteries, Monasteries in West Yorkshire, Ruins in West Yorkshire, Museums in Leeds, Religious museums in England, Parks and commons in Leeds, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in West Yorkshire, 1538 disestablishments in England

Hawksworth, Leeds

Hawksworth is a small, early twentieth-century council estate in the Kirkstall area of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is situated on a hill between West Park and Horsforth and is circled by Butcher Hill, the A65 and Vesper Road. Hawksworth comes under the LS5 Kirkstall postcode and is commonly known as The Hawk, The Hawkie or The Hawkie Estate

Located at 53.83, -1.613 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Headingley Stadium

Headingley Stadium is a sporting complex in the Leeds suburb of Headingley in West Yorkshire, England. It is the home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, rugby league team Leeds Rhinos and rugby union team Leeds Carnegie (formerly known as Leeds Tykes). There are two separate grounds, with a two-sided stand housing common facilities. Initially, the whole complex was owned by the Leeds Cricket, Football and Athletic Company, which is the parent company of both rugby clubs.

Located at 53.8177, -1.58198 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Rugby league stadiums in England, Rugby union stadiums in England, Cricket grounds in West Yorkshire, Sports venues in Leeds, Leeds Carnegie, Leeds Rhinos, Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Headingley, Test cricket grounds in England

Abbey Light Railway

The Abbey Light Railway was a narrow gauge railway in Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Built by enthusiasts, the Railway ran from the nearby Bridge Street commercial area into the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey, operating most Sundays.

Located at 53.8164, -1.60444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Transport in Leeds, 2ft gauge railways, Heritage railways in England, Narrow gauge railways in England, Rail transport in West Yorkshire, History of Leeds, Railway lines opened in 1976, Railway lines closed in 2013

Kirkstall Brewery

Kirkstall Brewery is situated in Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It operated as a brewery between 1833 and 1983. Kirkstall Brewery consists of several Grade II listed buildings. These buildings are situated on either side of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. On one of the buildings on the west side of the canal (The Warehouse) it is possible to see the doors just above the water level that were used to load barrels of beer onto barges.

Located at 53.8154, -1.6093 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Grade II listed buildings in West Yorkshire, Buildings and structures in Leeds, Listed buildings in Leeds, Leeds Metropolitan University, Beer and breweries in England

Armley Park

Armley Park, or Gott's Park, is a large public park situated next to Stanningley Road in Armley, Leeds, England. The park stretches from Armley all the way down the hill to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, near the canal the park turns to dense woodland. The park has many amenities, including: Football pitches. Tennis courts. Basketball courts. Children's playground. Municipal Gardens.

Located at 53.8011, -1.5984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Abbey House Museum

Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England is housed in the gatehouse of the ruined Kirkstall Abbey, a grade II* listed building. The ground floor of the museum is set out as an area of Victorian streets, illustrating a range of shops and services and including original shop fittings etc. Upstairs galleries feature the history of Kirkstall Abbey, Childhood, and Leeds Social History, as well as temporary exhibitions.

Located at 53.8222, -1.60694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Kirkstall Power Station

Kirkstall power station was a coal fired unit opened in 1931, serving the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire. It was situated by the River Aire north west of Leeds and had its own wharf for delivery of coal via the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The station was converted to oil firing but closed in 1976. The power station has now been demolished. The wharf used to unload coal is now a Marina for canal and pleasureboats.

Located at 53.8042, -1.59245 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Coal-fired power stations in England