Leeds: A Historical Dictionary of People, Places and Events by David Thornton

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Leeds: A Historical Dictionary of People, Places and Events by David Thornton

There are many fine books on the history of Leeds but Leeds: A Historical Dictionary of People, Places and Events is unique. It brings together in an easily accessible format not only the stories of well-known Leeds residents, industries and institutions but also the events that have shaped the city's growth and the significant discoveries that have been made there.

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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.
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ISBN 13 9781906600747
ISBN 10 1906600740
Title Leeds: A Historical Dictionary of People, Places and Events
Author David Thornton
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Jeremy Mills Publishing
Year published 2013-03-28
Number of pages 348
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.