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Posted: Mon 24 Sep, 2007 7:46 pm
by Hector
I was wondering if anyone knows why bits of Leeds are known as Circus e.g Coldcotes Circus, Torre Road Circus. Are they all in East Leeds or do trhey exist elsewher in the city.
Posted: Mon 24 Sep, 2007 8:29 pm
by pid
hello hector , there are indeed others like belle isle circus and i believe this just an english version of the italian piazza or american square . they are roundabouts or convergences of roads as in picadilly and oxford circus . maybe some one else will have more info . pid
Posted: Mon 24 Sep, 2007 9:23 pm
by raveydavey
I think it's because the streets form a circle.
Posted: Mon 24 Sep, 2007 10:49 pm
by LS1
raveydavey wrote: I think it's because the streets form a circle. I think you might be right!!!!!!
Posted: Mon 24 Sep, 2007 11:19 pm
by drapesy
I bet I'm not the only one who found 'Belle Isle Circus' a hell of a let down as a kid when I found out what it was really like!!!
Posted: Tue 25 Sep, 2007 1:18 pm
by wiggy
drapesy wrote: I bet I'm not the only one who found 'Belle Isle Circus' a hell of a let down as a kid when I found out what it was really like!!! hey drapesy,i once sneaked out of the garden(TABOO) and walked up to see the amazing st wilfrids circus,imagine my dismay! i know how you feel mate,since a few weeks before i had done the journey to the fairway to see their roundabout!
Posted: Tue 25 Sep, 2007 10:50 pm
by raveydavey
I know what you mean.The bus from our house to town went through Coldcotes Circus and I never once saw an elephant or a lion tamer, let alone a big top.Mind you, I have seen a fair few clowns around there....
Posted: Wed 26 Sep, 2007 9:56 pm
by rangieowner
The word CIRCUS is the roman word for circuit or circle! Go figure!!
Posted: Thu 27 Sep, 2007 5:08 pm
by wiggy
rangieowner wrote: The word CIRCUS is the roman word for circuit or circle! Go figure!! circus maximus;flippin' big circle(armley giratory)
Posted: Sun 30 Sep, 2007 6:41 pm
by wiggy
does anyone know anything about bare knuckle fighting on st wilfrids circus,just heard it on magic 828,bloke said it was the top venue at one time?......help!