The Leeds urban legends that turned out to be true

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 5th Jun 2019, 10:20 GMT

Like any city, Leeds is brimming with hidden secrets and tall tales.

Sometimes you actually can believe everything you hear, and that’s certainly the case with this collection of interesting and bizarre tales about the city that turned out to be true. READ MORE: The 34 never seen before photos of Leeds through the ages | 10 ways how Leeds has changed the world | 38 photos of Leeds trains and city railway stations through the ages

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An ancient oak tree used to stand proudly to the north of St Michael's Church until 1941, where it stayed for 1,000 years. Known locally as the 'Shire Oak', it served as a meeting point for settling legal disputes & raising armiesplaceholder image
An ancient oak tree used to stand proudly to the north of St Michael's Church until 1941, where it stayed for 1,000 years. Known locally as the 'Shire Oak', it served as a meeting point for settling legal disputes & raising armies
First opened in 1979, lively music venue The Warehouse has played host to a wealth of stars. Former US spy, Mike Wiand traded in an exciting James Bond style life to set up this bustling night club.placeholder image
First opened in 1979, lively music venue The Warehouse has played host to a wealth of stars. Former US spy, Mike Wiand traded in an exciting James Bond style life to set up this bustling night club.
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