The tours explain the role played by Leeds Town Hall when the courts and police station were based there from 1858 until 1993.

Visitors can stand in the dock of the Victorian courtroom and also feel the chilly atmosphere of the underground cells, while the true stories of the men, women and children who stood in the dock are brought to life through new audio, costumes and displays.

The police holding cells are of particular interest, having been the brief home of notorious murderer Charlie Peace when he was held there before being hanged at Armley in 1879.

The Crime and Punishment tours will be held at 11am and 2pm on Tuesday, November 18, and Monday, November 24, with each tour lasting approximately one hour.

As well as the tours, there's also the chance to see the Leeds lights from above, as bird's eye tours of Leeds Town Hall's clock tower are also set for Friday, November 28, at 5.30pm and 6.45pm.

Both tours are available by pre-booking only. For more information and booking, contact the box office on 0113 2243801 or visit www.leeds. gov.uk