Where was Andy?

[AndyD]

So I'm guessing these may be tricky, so 4 photos of both English towns:
First:

And the second town:

[wtg]

I couldn't get either one on my own, so I cheated.

I missed both of those towns when I traveled in that part of the country! Your photos are encouragement to go back some day....

[Daniel]

@andyd I could cheat but what would make me happier would be if you please tell us about these towns, their history, and these sites.

What an embarrassment of riches is architecture in your country. Spellbinding. It's the #1 reason I want to live there more than anywhere but here. Ok, more than here. 🧐

[ShiroKuro]

@AndyD totally clueless over here, but great photos!

[Bernard]

Going out on a limb... I wonder if the first one is Leeds? I say that because the very first picture reminds me of pics I've seen from a vlogger in England that I follow... but then again, a lot of modern buildings look alike.