When visiting Leeds, my original university town, I decided to drop in on a few libraries, including the hulking Victorian Central Library with its splendid tiled hall which is now a café.  In wandering randomly from floor to floor, I came across a reading room on the top floor which was magnificent, dedicated to local and family history.  If anyone were visiting Leeds, I would suggest dropping in to this spacious, bright, quiet, airy room, with beautifully time-buffed wooden tables and reading chairs.

Leeds Central Library – Library of Local and Family History