The Story of Leeds
The Story of Leeds
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Zusammenfassung
A richly illustrated history that explores every aspect of life in Leeds.This new history of Leeds covers all the main political, social and economic developments of the city: The Harrying of the North devastated the surrounding area in 1069; and Richard Oastler, the Factory King, launched the campaign for the Ten Hour Bill in the Leeds Mercury.
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The Story of Leeds by David Thornton
This history of Leeds covers all the main political, social and economic developments of the city. Due emphasis is given to the place of the wool textile industry, the principal industry until the 20th century. The story is brought right up to date as are recent changes in the townscape.
Dr. David Thornton was born and brought up in Leeds, and spent his whole working life there. A retired headmaster, he is the author of over thirty picture histories for children. Local history has been David's passion for forty years, and he has written a number of books and lectured widely on the subject. David is currently joint editor of the Thoresby Society, the principal local history society in Leeds.
| SKU | Nicht verfügbar |
| ISBN 13 | 9780752499574 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752499572 |
| Titel | The Story of Leeds |
| Autor | David Thornton |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | The History Press Ltd |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2013-08-01 |
| Seitenanzahl | 224 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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