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  1. No Mean City

    10/10The writer describes the hold that Leeds has maintained on him into adulthood.

  2. Unsaid Prayers

    9/10The writer recalls his Anglican faith throughout army and university life.

  3. Aunt Eveline

    8/10The writer recalls his relatives, who, although not colourful, were definitely eccentric.

  4. Eating Out

    7/10The writer recalls the arrival of frothy coffee and cocktail parties in 1950s Britain.

  5. Proper Names

    6/10The writer reminisces about the time his father was taken seriously ill.

  6. Days Out

    5/10The writer recalls the difficulties his family faced in leaving Leeds on wartime Sundays.

  7. A Shy Butcher

    4/10Recalling his father's lot in life and evenings spent cleaning his parents' false teeth.

  8. An Ideal Home

    3/10Alan Bennett recalls the 40s, when the only family secret was a lack of a proper breakfast

  9. Our War

    2/10Producer of suits and rhubarb, Alan Bennett's home of Leeds is not a prime bombing target.

  10. A Strip of Blue

    1/10The writer reads his wry recollections and observations about his early life in Leeds.