Thursday, May 03, 2012

The philanthropists who made their mark on Leeds - Top Stories - Yorkshire Evening Post

The philanthropists who made their mark on Leeds - Top Stories - Yorkshire Evening Post: In the first of two features examining how the city of Leeds has been shaped by philanthropy, Neil Hudson looks at the historical legacy of selfless giving.

IN the days when the British Empire still stood as an indomitable watchtower over the world, an ebullient former engineer from Leeds made an impulsive decision which would change the face of his home city forever.

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