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Illustration showing buildings on either side of a wide street which is festooned with bunting. Down the centre of the street is a parade of horses with a carriage with Queen Victoria in it. Add to board
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Queen Victoria's Visit to Leeds

This artist's impression of Queen Victoria's visit to Leeds, to open the new Town Hall was drawn on 7th September 1858. This view is of Briggate, with bunting and decorations, showing the Royal parade in the centre. At the end of Briggate is the original Corn Exchange, which was demolished in 1869.

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