Aspects of Leeds: v.3: Discovering Local History: Vol 3

by Lynne Stevenson Tate (Editor)

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.28

  Following on from the highly successful first two titles in this series, Aspects of Leeds 3 introduces us to over a dozen new observations of the history of Leeds and District. 'Aberford Fly Line', the first tracked railway in the world, ran close to 'The Lost Village of Lotheron'. 'The Industrialisation of Burley-in-Wharfedale', and 'Leather Industries in Bramley', give insight into working history, while 'Listening In' and 'Leeds City Varieties' introduce early radio and the saga of 'Leeds City Variety Theatre.' Seconds Out' and 'Leeds City Football Club 1919 to 1939', give us the sporting scene. Other subjects include, 'Leeds Dental School', 'The National Institute of Houseworkers', The Thompsons of Golden Acre', 'Roundhay Hall' and the life of 'Arthur Greenhow Lupton', a citizen of whom any city would be proud. These and many more subjects are clearly described and lavishly illustrated in Aspects of Leeds 3.

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  Paperback
  1999

  $5.34

  Following the great success of Aspects of Leeds 1, we are now delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of Aspects of Leeds 2. In this edition, we witness the arrival of the Black Prince in the City and revisit Leeds United during their breakthrough years of 1964 and 1965. The story of OThose Jaw BonesO reveals the links between the City and the whaling industry, while the story of the first Trade Union Strike on the Aire and Calder Canal in the 1890's, reveals attitudes of 19th century employers. There are glimpses of life at school, work and play in the City in the latter years of the 19th and early 20th century. All carefully researched and thoughtfully illustrated. The book contains twelve previously unpublished contributions from local authors and it cannot help but be of interest to researchers and general readers alike.