‘FROM THE LEYLANDS TO LEEDS 17’
Extensive research and countless interviews with various cross sections of the Jewish community have been undertaken over the last 2 years to compile a comprehensive book that celebrates and chronicles the immigration of Jews to Leeds.
See Yorkshire Post short video clip made on the writing of the book:
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/video/news/leeds-jewish-history-3889898878001
Above: Girls at Drill, Darley School, c 1905 (Leeds Library and Information Services. http://www.leodis.net)
The Charlie Marcus Band
The book follows the story of the immigration and growth of the Jewish community of Leeds from the late 1800’s to present day through anecdotes, photographs and short stories – the struggles, the hardships and the good times.
Written by Diane Saunders and Philippa Lester, this fascinating book of around 400 pages, is captivating and emotional.
The launch event in the form of a one day ‘nostalgia fest’ offered a trip down memory lane and included a ‘brought to life’ exhibition, short films, drama sketches, stand up comedy, interesting talks, stands, artifacts, a cafe and much more..
‘From the Leylands to Leeds 17’ is on sale at £20 and can also be pre-ordered.
