City Square, Leeds

City Square is a massive triangular paved area north of the railway station in Leeds. It is at the intersection of Park Row in the east and Wellington Street in the south. These two make contact with Infirmary Street, Boar Lane, Bishopsgate Street and Quebec Street. Only the General Post Office fronts the square directly.

In 1893 Leeds' Cloth Hall and Quebec House were demolished to create an open space to construct the new General Post Office with a public area in front. The project was completed in 1896. The Council opted for the name City Square since Leeds had just been elevated to city status. It was designed in the style of an Italian piazza.

Dominating the square is a bronze statue of Edward, the Black Prince, mounted on his trusty steed. Edward's connection with Leeds is not entirely clear, but he looks really fine. The statue is by sculptor Thomas Brock.

Four other men are memorialized in bronze: James Watt, engineer; John Harrison, 15th century philanthropist; Doctor Walter Hook, 19th century Vicar of Leeds, and; Joseph Priestly, chemist and theologian.

Dancing playfully around the Black Prince and the four famous men are eight nude nymphs. Four carry lamps in their right hands and flowers in their left hands and are called "Morn." Four others carry lamps in their left hands while their right hands are on their heads. They are called "Even." They have been moved many times but now they dance in a simple arc.