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A Brief History of Leeds   Written by Dr. David Thornton, current joint editor of the Thoresby Society publications. He holds the copyright on all text and illustrations on these pages.

Extracts from the Domesday Book for the Leeds Area

The Foundation of Kirkstall Abbey - a 15th Century Manuscript

Leeds before Queen Victoria   Called Buildings on the button because it fits better. Written by Ann Alexander, current joint editor of the Thoresby Society publications.

Sketch Book of Old Leeds    Drawn by Dr. David Thornton, current joint editor of the Thoresby Society publications. He holds the copyright on all the illustrations on these pages.

Beginners Guide to Local History    A guide for people who have little or no experience of historical research this provides a basic introduction to sources available to any historian.

Curious Leeds place names    Some odd place names in Leeds