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City Square in Leeds is host to a number of different statues. The figure on the right hand side in the map below is Joseph Priestley. Priestley was born in Leeds. He was a scientist who is believed to have discovered gases such as oxygen and nitrogen. He also did experiments with gases and created sparkling water – the first fizzy drink!
City Square in Leeds is host to a number of different statues. The figure on the right hand side in the map below is Joseph Priestley. Priestley was born in Leeds. He was a scientist who is believed to have discovered gases such as oxygen and nitrogen. He also did experiments with gases and created sparkling water – the first fizzy drink!
Look at the images above and think about the following questions:
Look at the images above and think about the following questions:
1. What two items is Priestley holding in his hands?
1. What two items is Priestley holding in his hands?
2. Why do you think the sculptor (person who created the statue) chose these items?
2. Why do you think the sculptor (person who created the statue) chose these items?
3. Why do you think we have statues in the city centre? Ask your family or friends around you what they think - do you agree?
3. Why do you think we have statues in the city centre? Ask your family or friends around you what they think - do you agree?
Use the map on the left hand side to explore the city centre. Are there many other statues around here?
Use the map on the left hand side to explore the city centre. Are there many other statues around here?
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