Blue Plaques of Leeds
The stories behind the famous people and places commemorated for posterity by Blue Plaques
Have you noticed the blue plaques which have been put on some buildings in Leeds (now 110 in number) and wondered why they had been chosen for this honour?
The brief description on the plaque tells you something, but there is a much more fascinating story behind each one, and this book gives you an insight into them. Pictures from the past to the present help to illustrate the scene.
Well-known buildings such as Leeds Infirmary, Kemplay's Academy and Kirkgate Market feature here, and also some interesting personalities such as Montague Burton, Arthur Ransome, and Sir Leonard Hutton who all had connections with Leeds. Read about Louis Le Prince who created the world's first successful moving pictures on Leeds Bridge.
Peter Dyson is a much travelled walker and recently wrote Footpaths of Leeds Volume II for the Civic Trust, He has studiously gathered together the information about each plaque from various sources to create this fascinating book.
Dr Kevin Grady is Director of Leeds Civic Trust and author of several books on Leeds History. He did the initial research for each plaque inscription and unveiling which unearthed previously unknown facts about our city and its personalities.
Available to buy online.
