Leyland - driven by the Industrial Power
Before we enter the kingdom of Leyland proper, you are encouraged to bow to the humble force of the horse . Before the invention of the mechanical horsepower and vehicles powered by all kinds of engines, nothing could be done on a larger scale without those noble creatures. Leyland's Bobby the Iron Horse is a sculpture of a draught horse and cart, created by David Palmer and his team. All this - is in the seemingly quiet and unassuming little town of Leyland in Lancashire , North West England. It goes back to the Anglo-Saxons , you know. But the Normans had built the first churches here, around thousand years ago. At least they build it so good that some of the remains are still in use as part of the whole church. United Reformed Church (top left) - originally a Congregational Church designed in High Victorian Gothic style, inspired by the medieval cathedral builders. St Andrew's Church (top right and bottom left) - an active Anglican parish church, Grade II listed build