Exploring West Yorkshire's History

In 2008 Breedon Books produced 'Exploring West Yorkshire's History' by Nigel Ibbotson. When JMD Media were asked to make this book available as an e-book, we decided to give the customer a choice. 

You can buy the whole book with all 5 sections for full price, or buy an individual section (focusing on a specific geographical area), which is of particular interest. Each individual section includes the original Introduction, Acknowledgements and Afterword.


This is an e-book of the ‘City of Leeds’ chapter from Exploring West Yorkshire’s History. This e-book covers:

The City of Leeds; Early Records; Barwick-in-Elmet; Leeds Castle; Kirkstall Abbey; Briggate; John Harrison; Thwaite Mill; Leeds Liverpool Canal; Bean Ing Mill; The Corn Exchange; Temple Mill; Thornton’s Arcade; Sculptures in Leeds; Leeds Civic Hall; John Smeaton; Ilkley; The Hermit of Rombald’s Moor; Otley; The Chevin; Denton Hall; Thomas Chippendale; Farnley Hall; Bramhope Tunnel; Calverley; Pudsey; Fulneck Moravian Village; The Farnley Wood Plot; Adel Church; Harewood House; Wetherby; Boston Spa; James Henry Atkinson; Temple Newsam; Fairburn Ings


Exploring West Yorkshire’s History is a truly stunning selection of full colour images, this wonderful photo guide takes the reader on an exhilarating journey through the rich history of this rugged yet captivating area of Britain. Moving from its ancient origins to its modern day splendour, the guide invites you to discover one of the country’s most rewarding regions. It is an invitation not to be missed.

Full list of e-books available from Nigel Ibbotson's Exploring West Yorkshire's History:

   Exploring West Yorkshire's History
   ISBN 978-1-78156-038-9

   Exploring West Yorkshire's History: The City of Leeds
   ISBN 978-1-78156-039-6

   Exploring West Yorkshire's History: The City of Bradford
   ISBN 978-1-78156-040-2

   Exploring West Yorkshire's History: The City of Wakefield
   ISBN 978-1-78156-041-9

   Exploring West Yorkshire's History: Calderdale
   ISBN 978-1-78156-042-6

   Exploring West Yorkshire's History: Kirklees
   ISBN 978-1-78156-043-3