Join staff from the Heritage & Research department for an informal session exploring the history of Holt Park through unique collections available at the Central Library.
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.
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 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.
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.
