The Black Prince in Leeds City Square

Having lived in Leeds or close by since my student days – one landmark in the City centre has always stood out. Sitting proudly on top of a horse in City Square opposite The Queens Hotel and in front of Banyan is Edward the Black Prince, eldest son of King Edward III and hero of the Battle of Crecy during the Hundred Years War.I had always been intrigued about his relevance to Leeds so started to investigate and it turns out I am not the first person to have been puzzled by this. The first webs

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