'It was just a rusty old shell'

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A former barge in Leeds that was built in 1946 has been transformed into a bookshop.The owners have given the barge a new lease of life using recycled materials. One of the owners, Victoria Bonner, said it was "just a rusty old shell really" and that "it's such a lovely old boat".

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