Gender Diversity
The top 10
Bramley Baths built in 1904 in response to the cholera outbreak, this fine Grade II listed building is the last functioning bath house in Leeds. In continuous use since opening, generations has washed, learned to swim, danced and used the Russian steam baths within this important community building.
Bramley Baths, Leeds, United Kingdom
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Steph's Packed Lunch brought live daytime television to the city on 14th September 2020. Hosted by Steph McGovern, a proud Northerner passionate about helping real people tell their stories, the production employs many local people offering some their first role in TV. The show provides a commitment to broadcasting in Yorkshire, with a focus in inclusivity and diversity.
Leeds Dock, Leeds, United Kingdom
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June Hancock. As a childhood resident of 30 Salisbury View she was one of countless Armley residents and workers who died of asbestos exposure from the former JW Roberts Factory. Her landmark legal case helped to bring justice for many other people who were environmentally exposed to asbestos. “No matter how small you are, you can fight and no matter how big you are, you can lose.” 1936-1997
30 Salisbury View, Armley, Leeds, United Kingdom
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Celebrating the Birth of Rugby League RLF 120 years 1895-2015 On this site on 21st September 1895, Leeds played their first home game under the rules of Rugby League (then known as the Northern Union) Leeds v Brighouse
, Leeds, United Kingdom
George Newell 1841-1917 buried in The Workhouse [full inscription unknown]
Trash Hall, Thornton, Yorkshire, Leeds, United Kingdom
Jackie Hill. Sister, daughter, housemate, friend, fiancé, gentle and caring person, lovely kind girl, endearingly silly sense of humour, funny, clever, English student, Sunday School teacher, probation service volunteer, brought only goodness to the world, she was everything people wanted their daughter to be. Silver Girl.
Alma Road, Headingley, Leeds, United Kingdom
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Polari Nish the chat and pin back you aunt nells! Spoken in the theatre, navy and by the criminal underworld, incorporating Italianate words, rhyming slang, and Romany, 'Polari' became a secret vocabulary used by the LGBT+ community, until the 19702, to cackle over a bevvy and to avoid the rozzers!
City Varieties, Swan Street, Leeds, United Kingdom
Original home of the 'Leeds Cup', oldest trophy in professional golf worldwide. Presented to the Professional Golf Association on its formation 1901 by Alderman Penrose Lord Mayor of Leeds and President of Leeds Golf Club . To be competed for annually by professional golfers. The first competition was held in 1902 at Leeds Golf Club.
Leeds Golf Club, Elmete Lane, Leeds, United Kingdom
Martin and Synge. This gateway once led to the laboratories of Wool Industries Research Association where Archer Martin and Richard Synge developed partition chromotography and for which they were awarded the 1952 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Headingley Lane, Leeds, United Kingdom
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Honouring the bravery and sacrifice of Solomon Belinsky of Gipton Fire Station who suffered fatal injuries in the line of duty during the Leeds Blitz 15th March 1941
The Old Fire Station, Gipton, Leeds, United Kingdom
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Here fell PC Ian Broadhurst 26 December 2003
junction of Dib Lane and Grange Park Avenue, Leeds, United Kingdom
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Michael Marks co-founder of Marks & Spencer, fled the pogroms in Poland in 1882. The company was founded here 1894
Kirkgate Market, Leeds, United Kingdom