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History of Leeds - Poverty and Riches
KS2

History of Leeds - Poverty and Riches

How the rich and poor lived in Leeds from the 17th Century to 1900s

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Leeds Childhood Memories in Sound
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Leeds Childhood Memories in Sound

Using primary sources to examine childhood songs and recollections of growing up

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Leeds Suffragists
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Leeds Suffragists

The women (and men) from Leeds who fought for equality

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Sorrel & Black Cake: A Windrush Story
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Sorrel and Black Cake: A Windrush Story

Explore stories of the migration and settlement of Windrush migrants and their families

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Leeds in Film
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Leeds in Film

A series of films documenting growing up, living, working and leisure time in Leeds from t…

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Leeds Explores the World
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Leeds Explores the World

Explore the world with Isabella Bird, and follow Captain Oates on his Antarctic adventure

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Leeds United Men’s Football Club
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Leeds United Football Club (Mens)

The history of the Club from its foundation to its centenary year

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Leeds Reformatory Schools
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Leeds Reformatory Schools

What happened to children in Leeds who broke the law in the past?

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Democracy and Child Friendly Leeds
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Democracy and Child Friendly Leeds

Explores how children can be involved in decision making in Leeds

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The People Who Shaped Leeds: Landscape and Architecture
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The People Who Shaped Leeds: Landscape and Architecture

Introducing the people who have been instrumental in shaping the city of Leeds through its…

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What Happens When it Floods?
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What Happens When it Floods?

Explore the 2015 Leeds flood, including its impact on the city and people

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Who Lives in Leeds?
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Who Lives in Leeds?

We are a city that welcomes people.  Find some of their stories here.

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Myths, Legends and Ghosts of Leeds
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Myths, Legends and Ghosts of Leeds

Where do ghost stories, myths and legends begin?  What makes them so interesting and…

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Crime and Punishment in Leeds
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Crime and Punishment in Leeds

How has our attitude to crime and punishment changed since the 1700s?

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Growing up in Leeds,  past & present
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Growing up in Leeds, Past and Present

Experiences of growing up in Leeds

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Leonora Cohen, Leeds suffragette.
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Campaign and Protest in Leeds – Leonora Cohen

Explore the Suffragette movement through one woman's experience

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