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Radio 3,04 Jun 2023,14 mins

A Slice of Renaissance Italy in Leeds

Sunday Feature

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John Gallagher, historian at the University of Leeds, explores how Victorian buildings in Leeds's city centre came to be inspired by Renaissance style and how this precious architectural heritage can exist in harmony with a modern renaissance in urban development. Contributors: Rachael Unsworth, urban geographer and leader of Leeds city walking tours Janet Douglas, urban historian Phil Ward, Lead Conservation Officer at Leeds City Council Music: Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony Producer: Eliane Glaser

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