Research - OUGD505, Studio Brief 01

Roundhay Park -

Madonna and Michael Jackson are just some of the big names that have rocked roundhay park. The park hosts many events every year from firework shows to cricket matches but the musical history of this park is amazing.

Leeds Dock -

Waterfront festival 2007 - Present. A festival that has been going for ten years now annually that features Radio Aire’s Dragon Boat Racing, Street Food, Live music, British Street Food Northern, Heats Tasting Day, Kids Activities including face painting & sign making and more. An event that packs many family oriented and friendly activities into a 2 day event every years. 

Leeds University -

The Who played at Leeds University on the 14th of February 1970, the album was recorded and named Live at Leeds. This became the most successful album of it's generation. A blue plaque was unveiled in 2006 when the band returned to play one more time.

Kirkgate Market (Marks and Spencers) -

The very first Marks and Spencers was opened in Kirkgate market. There is a stall open in the market that represents M&S but it is the Clock in the centre that really celebrates the heritage as Marks and Spencers was relocated several times. One place the store was relocated to was inside the Parkinson Building at Leeds University, much of the history of the company is now stored there.

Royal Armouries -

A home to many events within Leeds, including one I attended this year's Thought Bubble. The collection of armour dates back to the middle ages and is the most important museum of its type in the world.