Explore the lives of your ancestors in the 'city of 1,000 trades' in
this family and local history guide, dedicated to the city of Leeds.
Learn how to find out more about the streets where your ancestors lived,
where they would have gone to school and church and chapel, how they'd
have spent their leisure time, what life would have been like for
immigrants in the city, and discover more about the different trades in
which your family members were involved.
Leeds is home to many different archives and collections, from records
of major companies such as Joshua Tetley & Sons, Burtons Tailors and
Marks & Spencers, to street plans, photo collections and records of
theaters and football clubs. Rachel Bellerby's handbook shows you how to
get started with your research, building up an intriguing and colorful
record of the city that your ancestors called home. It is an essential
guide for anyone living in Leeds or with family connections to the city.