For my knowledge of Leeds in 1733, The Illustrated History of Leeds by Steven Burt and Kevin Brady (Breedon Books, 1994) has been invaluable, as have Leeds: The Story of a City by David Thornton (Fort, 2002), The Municipal History of Leeds by James Wardell (Longman Brown & Co, 1846), Leeds Describ’d: Eyewitness Accounts of Leeds 1534 – 1905 by Ann Heap & Peter Brears (Breedon Books, 1993) and The Memoranda Book of John Lucas 1712 – 1750 (Thoresby Society, 2006). Other publications by the Thoresby Society, the excellent Leeds historical association, were helpful on other points.
Simon Heywood was a vital resource on superstition regarding harelips. Penny read the manuscript thoughtfully, correcting errors and offering wonderful suggestions and love. Thom Atkinson, a great friend and excellent writer himself, gave much of his time, applied the yellow highlight and helped to drastically improve the book, as he’s done so often before, and he has my eternal gratitude. Please, seek out his books.Thanks, too, to my agent Tina Betts, who patiently reads the bits of books I send her and is always perfectly honest in her assessments. Lynne Patrick, to whom I owe a huge debt, is a wonderful editor, and I’m grateful to Kate Lyall Grant for believing in this book. Leeds Libraries and Leeds Book Club have been great supporters of this series and I value that more than they know. Candace Robb is an inspiration who’s become a friend and her wonderful words about these books are a treasured gift. Much of this writing has been fuelled by the excellent baked goods from Botham’s of Whitby, whose brack is a joy for the senses. Last, but not least, the supportive friends from all over the world on Facebook and Twitter who cheer me daily. Thank you, all of you.
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