Who is this and why is she there?

chomic · Post by **chomic** » Wed 07 Nov, 2007 2:16 pm

I don't know but hope someone can help. She stands atop the building opposite The Wrens Hotel on New Briggate which is now home to 'Skylord Travel'. Any ideas?

FarnleyBloke · Post by **FarnleyBloke** » Wed 07 Nov, 2007 2:35 pm

Hi ChomicI can't remember which one it is but she's been the subject of a previous what and where i think. Unfortunately you'll have to click on them all to find out which one as i'm too lazy!!!

Si · Post by Si » Wed 07 Nov, 2007 3:03 pm

Farnleybloke's right, it has appeared before. I've had a quick trawl through What & Wheres, but I can't find it either! However, I remember someone saying it was Queen Victoria.

PJ · Post by PJ » Wed 07 Nov, 2007 3:06 pm

Have a look in Buildings and Structures thread - New Briggate Mystery

LS1 · Post by **LS1** » Wed 07 Nov, 2007 6:34 pm

This is indeed Queen Victoria, and the statue was palced there in 1837 when she aceded to the throne. I did post on a thread about this a while ago and there is more information on there about it.Have a look here...http://www.secretleeds.com/forum/Messag ... ighLight=1

chomic · Post by **chomic** » Thu 08 Nov, 2007 12:02 pm

Cheers guys, problem solved. The Wrens regulars refer to her as The Mighty Skylord! Goddess of cheap travel and last minute flights.