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	Leodis Database - http://www.leodis.org/ Searchable photographic archive for Leeds, which can be restricted by locality, and by decade or year.
	Modern History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1786machines.html The Leeds Woollen Workers Petition, 1786, against the use of machines in their industry.
	Leeds Civic Trust - http://www.leedscivictrust.org.uk/ Aims to encourage development and public amenities which take pride in the present and future heritage of Leeds. Useful reports and events listed.
	Sundials in and around Leeds - http://www.dsellers.demon.co.uk/sundials/sun_ch1.htm An introduction to sundials around Leeds; details of where to find the surviving examples.
	The Urban Geography of Leeds - http://www.brixworth.demon.co.uk/leeds/index.htm An account of the development and history of Leeds from the 18th century to the 20th.

	Secret Leeds - http://www.secretleeds.com/ Dedicated to quirky, unusual or mysterious aspects of the built environment of the city past and present. Includes a forum.
	The Story of Sewerage in Leeds - http://www.dsellers.demon.co.uk/sewers/sew_ch1.htm The history of the development of sewage services in Leeds from the 19th century, in 9 chapters.
	The Leeds Pals - The 15th (Service) Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment - http://www.leeds-pals.com/ An online memorial to one of the First World War "Pals' Battalions". Site aims to provide personal case-histories of named soldiers, photographs, local history and military documents.
	Leeds Chartists - http://www.chartists.net/Leeds-Chartists.htm An history of the movement in the city.
	Burmantofts Pottery - http://www.postmaster.co.uk/~jason31/51000/ Brief history and details of an e-book about this factory.

	http://www.leedslocalindex.net/ - http://www.leedslocalindex.net/ A collection of indexes (with annotated references) to sources of information held in the collections of the Leeds Local Studies Library.
	The Barnbow Lasses - http://historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/England-History/BarnbowLasses.htm An account of Britain’s premier shell factory between 1914 and 1918, their workforce, and the explosion in 1916 (to date the worst tragedy in terms of lives lost in the history of Leeds).
	Rent Strike - http://freespace.virgin.net/labwise.history6/ Accounts of the Leeds Rent Strikes of 1914 and 1934, and their contribution to the development of the British Tenants' Movement.
	The Battle of Winwaed - http://www.winwaed.com/history/winwaed/winwaed.html An account of a major battle fought on Penda's Fields or around Whinmoor, in 655 CE; with ramifications for the future development of England.
	Hunslet Engine Company - http://www.brc-stockbook.co.uk/Hunslett.htm A short history of the famous rail engine works, provided by Buckinghamshire Railway Centre.

	Leeds Local History Wiki - http://addyourlocalhistory.wetpaint.com/ A community internet history project organised by the Local Studies Library (of Leeds Library and Information Service); includes information about resources, and articles by volunteer contributors.
	http://homepage.ntlworld.com/keith.feeney/contents.html - http://homepage.ntlworld.com/keith.feeney/contents.html On-line history of Leeds. About 50 accounts and sources collected by an amateur historian.

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