The Human Spirit Statue, Leeds
Situated outside Nuffield Hospital, The Human Spirit is another interesting sculpture designed by Faith Babbington in 2002. It depicts four linked men in unity and symbolizes human spirit. This interesting statue catches the eye of people walking by and generates numerous theories about the symbolization of this concept.
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The Human Spirit Statue on Map
Sight Name: The Human Spirit Statue
Sight Location: Leeds, England (See walking tours in Leeds)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Leeds, England (See walking tours in Leeds)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Leeds, England
Create Your Own Walk in Leeds
Creating your own self-guided walk in Leeds is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Statues in Leeds Tour
In Leeds, statues adorn various corners, reflecting historical figures and cultural symbols. Some of them are hundreds of years old but still in remarkable condition.
One notable sculpture is that of Robert Peel, commemorating the 19th-century Prime Minister and founder of Britain's modern police force.
On the opposite side of the nearby Woodhouse Moor Park stands the regal Statue of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
One notable sculpture is that of Robert Peel, commemorating the 19th-century Prime Minister and founder of Britain's modern police force.
On the opposite side of the nearby Woodhouse Moor Park stands the regal Statue of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Leeds Introduction Walking Tour
The old Brythonic word "Ladenses" meant "folks of the rapid river." The river was the River Aire that flows through the City of Leeds today. In the 5th century the once forested area of Leeds was part of the Brythonic kingdom of Elmet. The Venerable Bede called it "Loidis." In Welsh it was "lloed", "a place." At any rate, "Leeds."
The... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
The... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Historical Shopping Venues Tour
Leeds is a shopaholic’s paradise and a true world of retail scaled down to the size of a downtown area. Compactly located within a walking distance from each other, the city's best boutiques are never far away from an eager shopper.
Here, the biggest brands and small independents are housed in some of the city’s most iconic buildings. Among them is the historic Kirkgate Market, the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
Here, the biggest brands and small independents are housed in some of the city’s most iconic buildings. Among them is the historic Kirkgate Market, the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles