Beautiful Indoor Markets, Leeds

The Corn Exchange, built in 1863, was where trading of corn and other commodities took place. It is elliptical in shape with skylights so buyers could examine the grain on the sellers' desks. In 1990 it was refurbished as a shopping center.

Just 1 block away is Kirkgate Market, one of the largest indoor markets in Europe, with stalls for fresh produce, fish, seafood, bakery goods, and more. It was the home of the original Marks and Spencer, which in 1884 started out as a 6' X 4' "Penny Bazaar".Read more