More Leeds

Some of the lovely Victorian architecture I found in the city centre. It makes such a difference when the shops don't just whapp their own logos on the signage, but each has their name in simple gold letters on a black base. Try doing that on the Trongate. Would love to see "Poundland" in copperplate.

Mary Shortle's

On my wee wander around Leeds, I stumbled upon Mary Shortle's - a shop which sells nothing but dolls. And boy does it sell dolls. Mostly really creepy baby dolls in a variety of shapes, sizes, colours and clothing. I would have taken a photo of the full shop, but I was scared in case the dolls turned on me. Instead I opted for safe territory with these Barbies. (I'm the one in the pink twin suit)

Tombola of Tat

Slightly late in adding the caption to this... my two wins at the Wet Spot's incredible Tombola of Tat... two full tables heaving with unbelievable tat like the Andrew and Fergie playing cards, and a wood-mounted souvenir thermometer. Can't believe I forgot to take a pic of the whole thing.

Leeds: Victorian Market

Thanks to the wonderful and superbly-monikered Ryvita Von Cheese, I enjoyed a brief visit to Leeds this weekend to perform at her excellent burlesque and cabaret night, "The Wet Spot". I had a wee bitty spare time to meander around Leeds City Centre in the afternoon, and managed to stumble upon the large market, which consists of a number of 1970s and 1980s halls built on to this original 19th century hall. I had entered the market through the modern end, so when I reached the Victorian part, I was quite agog at its beauty. It reminded me a little of the Briggait (but more ornate and "widdly")