Although he has no connection with the city, Edward, The Black Prince sits in the city center of Leeds. A large bronze statue captures the war hero and eldest son of Edward III. Sculpted by artist Thomas Brook, Edward of Woodstock was named the Black Prince after his death, due to the color of much of his armor. The statue took seven years to complete and was forged in Belgium as there was no forge in Britain large enough to aid in its completion. On its return, the statue was…
