New Briggate mystery

LS1 · Post by **LS1** » Tue 21 Aug, 2007 12:31 am

JanCee wrote: Save me a walk and answer a query for me dear old dad please.He says that on the street that goes down from where the Tower Cinema was to Vicar Lane if you look up there is or was a figure of a woman wearing a crown. I've searched Leodis without luck, can't see anything above the cinema itself. Anyone? Do you mean the continuation of Merrion Street down to Vicar Lane? If so I will take a look on my way into work tomorrow and reply unless someone beats me to it!

JanCee · Post by **JanCee** » Tue 21 Aug, 2007 6:26 am

munki · Post by **munki** » Tue 21 Aug, 2007 7:45 am

Hmm. I don't know where the Tower or the Plaza were. Would be glad to help your Dad out, if you can be more specific!

LS1 · Post by **LS1** » Tue 21 Aug, 2007 8:50 am

munki wrote: Hmm. I don't know where the Tower or the Plaza were. Would be glad to help your Dad out, if you can be more specific! The tower was where Gatecrasher is now.

munki · Post by **munki** » Tue 21 Aug, 2007 8:52 am

Ah, I only remember as far back as that being 'Mister Craig's'

LS1 · Post by **LS1** » Tue 21 Aug, 2007 8:54 am

munki wrote: Ah, I only remember as far back as that being 'Mister Craig's' So do I really, i'm only a young 'un just heard many a tale of it,and also there is a great picture showing loads of people queing (sp?) outside it for some film in the 50's.I'm off to investgate with camera no sow will report back soon!

LS1 · Post by **LS1** » Tue 21 Aug, 2007 9:11 am

Indeed you are right! The statue is on the to pof the travel agents building on the opposite corner of Gatecrasher, diagonally opposie Subway. Here she is in all her glory.

LS1 · Post by **LS1** » Tue 21 Aug, 2007 9:13 am

And again. I'll try for a better one later!

LS1 · Post by **LS1** » Tue 21 Aug, 2007 9:15 am

I also noticed a true inhabitant of Secret Leeds in the gates of the Rememberence Gardens on Merrion Street. Totallyl sh*t myself at first....