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Leeds Castle is in Kent, England, 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Maidstone. A castle has been on the site since 1119. In the 13th century it came into the hands of King Edward I, for whom it became a favourite residence; in the 16th century, Henry VIII used it as a residence for his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. The castle today dates mostly from the 19th century and is built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len to the east of the village of Leeds. It has been open to the public since 1976.
Built in 1119 by Robert de Crevecoeur as a Norman stronghold, Leeds Castle descended through the de Crevecoeur family until the 1260s. What form this first castle took is uncertain because it was rebuilt and transformed in the following centuries. Adrian Pettifer speculates that it may have been a motte and bailey.
In 1278, the castle became the property of King Edward I. As a favoured residence of Edward's, it saw considerable investment. The king enhanced its defences, and it was probably Edward who created the lake that surrounds the castle. A barbican spanning three islands was also built. A gloriette with apartments for the king and queen was added. In the Late Middle Ages, the growth of the royal household meant fewer residences could accommodate the monarchy when they visited. As a result, expenditure on royal residences in south east England generally decreased except for the Tower of London and Windsor Castle. The activity at Leeds Castle during the reign of Edward I was a notable exception to this pattern.
Coordinates: 53°47′59″N 1°32′57″W / 53.79972°N 1.54917°W / 53.79972; -1.54917 Leeds i/liːdz/ is a city in West Yorkshire, England. Historically in Yorkshire's West Riding, the history of Leeds can be traced to the 5th century when the name referred to a wooded area of the Kingdom of Elmet. The name has been applied to many administrative entities over the centuries. It changed from being the appellation of a small manorial borough in the 13th century, through several incarnations, to being the name attached to the present metropolitan borough. In the 17th and 18th centuries Leeds became a major centre for the production and trading of wool. Then, during the Industrial Revolution, Leeds developed into a major mill town; wool was the dominant industry but flax, engineering, iron foundries, printing, and other industries were important. From being a compact market town in the valley of the River Aire in the 16th century Leeds expanded and absorbed the surrounding villages to become a populous urban centre by the mid-20th century. The main built-up area sub-division has a population of 474,632 (2011), and the City of Leeds metropolitan borough of which it is a part which has an estimated population of 757,700 (2011).
PLEASE see my UK Places to visit Playlist here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL42389B6659B65580 for mor great historic England,Wales and Scotland Leeds Castle Kent England - beautiful Castle and Maze see http://www.leeds-castle.com/land.php Leeds Castle, 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Maidstone, Kent, England, dates back to 1119. In 1278 the castle came into the hands of King Edward I, for whom it became a favourite residence. The castle seen today dates mostly from the 19th century and is built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len to the east of the village of Leeds. Built in 1119 by Robert de Crevecoeur as a Norman stronghold, Leeds Castle descended through the de Crevecoeur family until the 1260s.[1] What form this first castle took is uncertain because it was rebuilt and t...
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Kentguide takes a look at Leeds Castle, in the heart of Kent. See 900 years of history, and the castle that was owned by no less than six medieval queens. We also take a look at the famous maze, and the underground grotto. More at www.kentguide.net
13 month old Girl Princess who died 400 years ago continues to haunt Leeds Castle in England. Her father was King Henry the 8th and the circumstances surrounding her dead are controversial to this date. Her apparition was finally caught on tape during a ghost hunt expedition this winter.
Leeds Castle, 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Maidstone, Kent, England, dates back to 1119. In 1278 the castle came in the hands of King Edward I, for whom it became a favourite residence. The castle seen today dates mostly from the 19th century and is built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len to the east of the village of Leeds...
Watch our new wedding video which not only captures stunning aerial shots of the Castle, but gives you a snapshot of the exceptional work undertaken by the castle florists and catering teams to make your special day perfect. Find out more about weddings at Leeds Castle here: http://www.leeds-castle.com/Weddings
This is a quick tour of the area around Leeds Castle. One of the most fun things was finding our way through a complex garden Labyrinth.
Leeds Castle, Kent, England Beautiful Castle and Maze Canterbury, Kent Camera Used: GoPro Hero 3 Music Used: Ronald Jenkees - Times Leeds Castle, 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Maidstone, Kent, England, dates back to 1119. In 1278 the castle came into the hands of King Edward I, for whom it became a favourite residence. The castle seen today dates mostly from the 19th century and is built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len to the east of the village of Leeds. Built in 1119 by Robert de Crevecoeur as a Norman stronghold, Leeds Castle descended through the de Crevecoeur family until the 1260s.[1] What form this first castle took is uncertain because it was rebuilt and transformed in the following centuries. However, Adrian Pettifer speculates that it may have been a motte and ...
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ES: En esta ocasion Monvaders se desplaza al famoso e idilico Castillo de Leeds, Reino Unido. Invadimos emblemáticos monumentos y los llenamos de música. Atent@s a nuestras próximas invasiones!!! EN: This time, Monvaders visits the famous and extraordinary Leeds Castle, Kent (UK). We invade iconic monuments and fill them with music! Be aware of our new invasions!!!
Hey ihr niedlichen Pandabären! Ich war in meinen Semesterferien in England, genauer gesagt in Kent. Zusammen mit meinem Freund habe ich mir das Schloss Leeds Castle und die dazugehörenden Ländereien angeguckt. Wunderschöne Zimmer, Blumen, Enten, schwarze Schwäne, ein Labyrinth und vieles mehr könnt ihr in meinem Video sehen. Alle Infos zu Leeds Castle (Adresse, Eintrittspreise etc.) findet ihr hier: https://www.leeds-castle.com/home? Letztes Video: https://youtu.be/0_y9P5lfn5c Musik im Video: Little Voice von Charlotte Campbell, https://www.youtube.com/user/CCampbellMusic Wenn ihr wollt, dann folgt mir doch auf meinen Socialmedia-Seiten: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/77Nimsay14?fref=nf twitter: https://twitter.com/77Nimsay14 instagram: http://instagram.com/77nimsay14 Nimsay
Me my girlfriend and some of her family went and did this over the bank holiday weekend in Aug 2016. Filmed on the GoPro hero3+ black edition.
Bodiam Castle is a 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a former knight of Edward III, with the permission of Richard II, ostensibly to defend the area against French invasion during the Hundred Years' War. Leeds Castle is in Kent, England, 5 miles southeast of Maidstone. A castle has been on the site since 1119. In the 13th century it came into the hands of King Edward I, for whom it became a favourite residence; in the 16th century, Henry VIII used it as a residence for his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Music created by Mr David Bowdler.
Hope you enjoyed watching this video. I had such a fun couple of days X
Leed's Castle Segovia Competition 9-13 October 1981
Our walk is a guided walk in the Garden of England, Kent. We start in Otham a village near Maidstone and walk through the fruit crops and orchards to Broomfield and Leeds Castle we return to Otham via Leeds village and through more of England's orchards. This is a beautiful walk below the North Downs and Leeds Castle is spectacular. Start point: Otham War Memorial. This is an easy mainly flat walk through orchards, fields and along tracks and minor roads. Approx 7 miles allow 2 hours 45 minutes using OS Explorer map 148, Maidstone & the Medway Towns. We have done this video and our last video "Kent -- Detling-North Downs Way-Pilgrim's Way-Thurnham on request for David Seager from New York, USA who's Great, Great Grandfather, Edward, lived in Thurnham and was buried in Otham churchyard.
Hi You Tubers and Friends, This was my first time on a Segway at Leeds Castle grounds Maidstone, Kent. Segways are not legal on UK roads or footpaths - sadly and can only be used on private land. Its like riding a bike once you get the hang of it and great fun without the exercise! This was a deferred Fathers Day present from my son James who has done this before. Special thanks to Ami from Southern Segways based at Leeds Castle who is featured in the video giving me training and who undertook the tour and history of the Castle and grounds. Special thanks to James for editing the video and we used a GoPro Hero 4 and a iPhone to capture the event. And yes I do have the T-shirt and enjoy Warm regards Richard Please Note: The photos and music used in this video do not be...
Festival of Flowers at Leeds Castle 2015 22nd to 27th September 2015 It's the loveliest castle in the world! The beautiful 1930s interior rooms of Leeds Castle will be filled with floral and glamourous art deco displays for this year’s Festival of Flowers. This popular event will return with all the glamour and style of the roaring 1920s and 30s, created by local and award winning florists, including Laura Leong, who was named Chelsea Florist of the Year for her Gold Medal winning entry ‘The Flower Fairie’ at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Celebrity garden designer Diarmuid Gavin will officially open the event on Tuesday 22nd September from 2.30pm.
Hey guys :) This is the second video in the series of "Time Travel" relaxation videos I will continue to produce. Each video will be based on a specific time period, location or events in the past or future, sometimes based on historical facts or sometimes fiction. Many thanks to those of you who requested this time period, a glamorous era that encompasses one of the most exciting periods in English History. I hope I managed to make it relaxing enough for you to enjoy it while capturing the spirit of those unforgettable times. In this video, you will experience what it feels like to live in the Tudors period in England. You will be guided into a relaxed state through various visualisations and based on real events and items used during the Tudors period. We will start our journ...
Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular 2014 - Full Show 8th November 2014 The theme was 'Go Wild' and features animals from around the world. This video doesn't do the display justice but gives you a taste of what happened. I thoroughly recommend going to see a show in person if you haven't already!