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Curator Kitty Ross with a leotard and belt once worn by the city’s own female wrestler Sue Brittain, later known to opponents as Lady Satan. Outside the ropes the pioneering grappler’s real name was Marjorie Farrar. She lived in Pudsey and throughout her career, fought a series of legal battles to be allowed to compete, including using equal opportunities legislation against the then Greater London Council during a two-day court hearing in 1979.

Curator Kitty Ross with a leotard and belt once worn by the city’s own female wrestler Sue Brittain, later known to opponents as Lady Satan. Outside the ropes the pioneering grappler’s real name was Marjorie Farrar. She lived in Pudsey and throughout her career, fought a series of legal battles to be allowed to compete, including using equal opportunities legislation against the then Greater London Council during a two-day court hearing in 1979.

Curator Kitty Ross with a leotard and belt once worn by the city’s own female wrestler Sue Brittain, later known to opponents as Lady Satan. Outside the ropes the pioneering grappler’s real name was Marjorie Farrar. She lived in Pudsey and throughout her career, fought a series of legal battles to be allowed to compete, including using equal opportunities legislation against the then Greater London Council during a two-day court hearing in 1979.

A leotard and belt once worn by the city’s own female wrestler Sue Brittain, later known to opponents as Lady Satan. Outside the ropes the pioneering grappler’s real name was Marjorie Farrar. She lived in Pudsey and throughout her career, fought a series of legal battles to be allowed to compete, including using equal opportunities legislation against the then Greater London Council during a two-day court hearing in 1979.

Leeds City Council’s leisure centres are partnering with Paralympian-founded Accessercise, the first ever disability-focused fitness app.

Leeds City Council’s leisure centres are partnering with Paralympian-founded Accessercise, the first ever disability-focused fitness app.

Ali Jawad was one of the Queen's Baton Relay batonbearers in Leeds for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. From left to right: Laura Beardsmore, Ali Jawad, Nile Wilson, Norman Stephens

Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

The books’ return comes as the library is currently hosting Story Explorers, a new free exhibition at Leeds Central Library, co-produced alongside the British Library. Alongside immersive, family-friendly installations, the exhibition also includes books like the one shown here as well as objects exploring themes such as the natural world and the far reaches of space.

The books’ return comes as the library is currently hosting Story Explorers, a new free exhibition at Leeds Central Library, co-produced alongside the British Library. Alongside immersive, family-friendly installations, the exhibition also includes books like the one shown here as well as objects exploring themes such as the natural world and the far reaches of space.

Special collections librarian Antony Ramm with the pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist which have finally been returned 50 years late. Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

One of pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist which have finally been returned 50 years late. Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.