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Middleton sits on a high plateau about four miles south of Leeds city centre, offering a distinct sense of elevation from the rest of the city. Historically, the area was defined by its coal mining heritage and its position bordering the ancient Middleton Park, a vast 630-acre green space that remains the locality's most significant feature. This park is home to the Middleton Railway, which holds the title of the oldest continuously working railway in the world, dating back to 1758. Architecturally, the area saw a massive transformation in the 1920s and 30s when it was developed as one of the city's largest social housing estates to rehouse people from central Leeds. Today, it is a practical, self-contained suburb served by several primary schools and a large district shopping centre at its heart. Its geography is particularly convenient for those needing access to the motorway network, as it is flanked by the M1 and M62, while the steep climb up from the city provides many streets with clear, long-distance views across the Leeds skyline.