In 1840 Headingley became the site of Leeds' Zoological and Botanical Gardens. Despite the opening of Headingley railway station, serving the gardens, in 1849, the zoo was a loss-making venture and closed in 1858. The bear pit survives and can still be seen on Cardigan Road. I see nothing wrong in having a bear pit, just as a reminder that bears really do not belong in any kind of pit.
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I definitely agree with your last statement. I do like the stonework doorway though.
ReplyDeleteIt looks a little like a small castle to me. I totally agree about the bears not belonging in the pit!
ReplyDeleteIt does look like it can hold bears at bay. Formidable structure.
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I will have to agree with everyone here, no bear should live in a pit.
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