The Story of Leeds - Thornton, David
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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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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.
Autorenporträt
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.