The publication of the essays which this publication marks in some respects a departure from the usual policy of the Thoresby Society. Our late President, Mr Joseph Sprittles, as is well known, was much in demand as a speaker to local societies on the old buildings and traditions of Leeds, and over the past few years there have been many requests to have the substance of his talks brought together in one volume, with appropriate illustrations. It was felt that no better tribute could be paid to the memory of Mr Sprittles, and the Council therefore offers the present volume to members of the Society as a memorial to one who gave unstinting service to the Society, both as President, and earlier, as Excursions Secretary. Its contents include among others –
Leeds Parish Church Choir St John’s Church and John Harrison Adel Church St Anne’s Roman Catholic Cathedral (Old) The Old Grammar School and Environs The Moot Hall The Corn Exchange The Market Cross The Coloured Cloth Hall The Court-House The Leeds Philosophical Hall The Leeds Coat of Arms The Old Leeds Theatre Kemplay’s Writing Academy Bischoff House Lambert’s Yard The Old George Hotel The White Cloth Hall The Coloured Cloth Hall The Bear Pits
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