Female wrestler and a celebrity gorilla – all part of our rich heritage

A trailblazing female wrestler and a famous gorilla are among the enthralling Leeds stories being brought into focus in a picture-perfect new exhibition.

- by Andrew Hutchinson

Kitty Ross with a belt once worn by the city's own female wrestler Sue Brittain.

In the Picture at Abbey House Museum features a selection of objects and thought-provoking paintings and photographs drawn from the vast Leeds Museums and Galleries collection.

Launched in conjunction with citywide celebrations to mark Leeds 400, the exhibition seeks to shine a light on little-known chapters in the story of Leeds and the huge variety of people, places and events which have shaped the city's legacy.

Among the impressive array of object on display are a leotard and belt once worn by the city's own female wrestler Sue Brittain, later known to opponents as Lady Satan.