Where is the blue plaque for Barbara Taylor Bradford located?

The blue plaque is installed at Armley Library.

How many copies did Barbara Taylor Bradford's 'A Woman of Substance' sell?

Barbara Taylor Bradford's debut novel, 'A Woman of Substance,' sold more than 32 million copies.

When will a new series adaptation of 'A Woman of Substance' be released?

A new series remake of 'A Woman of Substance' is returning to Channel 4 in March 2026.

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Leeds honors literary icon Barbara Taylor Bradford

26 Feb

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A blue plaque honors Leeds-born author Barbara Taylor Bradford.
Her debut novel, A Woman of Substance, sold over 32 million copies.
The plaque is installed at Armley Library, where she spent her youth.

Leeds honors literary icon Barbara Taylor Bradford

A blue plaque has been unveiled in Leeds to honor the city's own bestselling author, Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE. This marks the 207th installation by the Leeds Civic Trust, recognizing her immense international literary achievements.

Bradford's first novel, 'A Woman of Substance,' published in 1979, achieved remarkable success, selling over 32 million copies and becoming one of the top-selling fiction works of all time. It stayed on The New York Times bestseller list for an impressive 43 weeks.