Leeds

During the Industrial Revolution, Leeds became famous for its woollen manufacture, and was the most populated town in Yorkshire. There was a vast variety of produce in Leeds; flax mills, linen, thread, canvas, and boots and shoes, among other things. Glass and pottery, brewing and tanning were other important industries at this time.

There were many mills for grinding corn and seeds. A great deal of tobacco was made in Leeds.

However it was production of wool for which Leeds was particularly well known, and its extensive range of cloths. This was the case for centuries before the Industrial Revolution, and continued throughout.