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Yorkshire (West Riding) / Little London, Leeds
« on: Sunday 28 February 10 16:03 GMT (UK) »
Can anyone tell me why this area is known as Little London?
Have done some research online but cannot find any answers. Reason I ask is that my London ancestors (leather dresser and family) suddenly moved from Bermondsey in mid 1850s to settle in Leeds and I wondered if this was part of a larger move of Londoners north - maybe prompted by lack of work in London and new opportunities in Leeds? Or maybe not.......
Would appreciate any insights!
Many thanks
Julie
Have done some research online but cannot find any answers. Reason I ask is that my London ancestors (leather dresser and family) suddenly moved from Bermondsey in mid 1850s to settle in Leeds and I wondered if this was part of a larger move of Londoners north - maybe prompted by lack of work in London and new opportunities in Leeds? Or maybe not.......
Would appreciate any insights!
Many thanks
Julie