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 workshop, led by Professor Laura King, will take a look at the life and experiences of 'Woodbine Lizzie', the nickname of Alice Porter, a woman who lived an unconventional life, much of it on the streets of city centre Leeds in the 1920s and 1930s.
Join us for a fun, hands‑on family science day at Otley Library as part of Otley Science Festival. Drop in any time between 10.30am and 3pm to explore a range of space‑themed activities. There will be interactive science stations, creative crafts for different ages, and opportunities to explore space in new and imaginative ways. You can even experience a tour of the International Space Station through VR.
Seven by Seven is a friendly Leeds based open decks vinyl playing session. Bring along and play 7 of your 7” 45rpm vinyl singles! No DJ skills required The ethos of Seven by Seven is no pressure, no competition, and no egos.
For more information visit their website: https://7by7.club/
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.
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.
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.
