Leek is an historic market town located in the county of Staffordshire. It lies about 16 km north east of Stoke-on-Trent. It is an ancient borough and was granted its royal charter in 1214.
York Street lies on an east west axis, facing south and has to be one of the most sunny and well tended residential streets I have seen in Staffordshire. It lies parallel to and south of Church Street/Stockwell Street. York Street together with Market Street, Silk Street and Deansgate were all laid out in 1855.
The town had a regular cattle market for hundreds of years, reflecting its role as a centre of local farming. Following the Industrial Revolution it was a major producer of textiles, with silk working coming to dominate the industrial landscape. However, this industry has now ceased.
Original drawing 1.25m long by 40cm wide. Mapping pen and permanent F.W. ink, Paynes Grey, on Fabriano Artistico 300gsm acid free watercolour paper. Egg tempera washes.
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Limited edition set of 30 signed giclee prints fine art quality, on acid free 330gsm watercolour paper available in one size only:
Small 600 x 200mm £85 (30 prints only)
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