00:01A unique document central to Leeds' history has been saved from an unusual fate.
00:07Archivists say a one-of-a-kind copy of the Leeds Royal Charter, first granted by King Charles I in
00:131626,
00:14was nearly turned into a lampshade by a bookshop owner in Canterbury during the 1950s.
00:19Experts identified the fragile manuscript in time, recognising its historical significance.
00:25Today the Charter is held at the West Yorkshire Archive Service in Leeds.
00:30It will feature in the Leeds 400 celebrations with exhibitions and community events,
00:35encouraging residents and organisations to explore the city's heritage, creativity and culture in the coming months.
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