Come along for an inspiring morning of conversation, creativity, and community. Share ideas, build meaningful relationships, and support one another's work in a friendly and welcoming environment over a cup of tea or coffee.
This month we are delighted to welcome Dawn Wood, CEO of Fabrication Ltd, who will be joining us to share her experiences as a creative entrepreneur. Dawn will also discuss the fantastic work Fabrication does in supporting micro craft businesses, artists, and designers through the provision of workspace, retail opportunities, and business support.
We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of conversation, connection, and inspiration.
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries Leeds was treated to hot-air balloon ascents by some of the most celebrated aeronauts of the period. The story of these extraordinarily intrepid, inventive, and courageous individuals is little told but sure to intrigue, inspire, and inform.
The talk uses two historic Leeds city-centre fires as case studies: the destructive fire beneath Leeds Station in 1892 and the Wellington Street warehouse and hotel fire of 1906. Through these examples, it demonstrates how the Goad plans can be used to reconstruct the built environment, identify fire hazards, and understand the challenges faced by firefighters and insurers alike.
Self-publishing has always been an important part of print and, in its 400 years of existence, Leeds has played a leading role. Join us as we take a trip through the history of self-publishing in the city.
Join artist Jon Eland to take a deep dive into what survives of the Templars of Nuesum and journey back twice as far as the charter Leeds is currently celebrating.
Leeds is where goth culture began, giving birth to a globally significant movement that emerged in a dark, post-industrial city, blending music and literature with post-punk politics. Join Mark Silver to discover his journey into the dark side.
Join Pat Bourne of Leeds Museums and Galleries, as he takes you through his personal choice of museum objects that reflect 400 years of history since Leeds got its charter from King Charles I in 1626.
This talk by Samantha Yates explores the lives and careers of William Pape and John James Kayll, two figures who helped shape Leeds' stained-glass trade in the late nineteenth century.
