The changing face of Leeds Markets – From Briggate to Kirkgate
Ever wondered why Leeds received its first Royal Charter in 1626? Join us as Alex Pearson of the West Yorkshire Archive Service explores the importance of Leeds markets on the creation of the 1626 Charter. We’ll delve into the open air-market on Briggate, the rise of the Cloth Halls, and the endlessly evolving Kirkgate Market.
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Charles Watson (1771-1836), ‘Yorkshire’s leading architect’ and his work in Leeds
17th September 2026 - 17th September 2026
In this illustrated talk, Christopher Webster reveals why Watson, once regarded as Yorkshire’s leading architect, deserves to be far better known today. It was Howard…
1875: The Inauguration of the Yorkshire College of Science and the formation of the University of Leeds
15th October 2026 - 15th October 2026
Professor John Taylor traces the journey from the Yorkshire College of Science to the University of Leeds, exploring the origins of higher education in Leeds.…
Slavery, Empire, and Leeds
4th November 2026 - 4th November 2026
This talk is based on a guided walking tour given by Danny Friar in September for Heritage Open Days 2026. This virtual talk explores the…
Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century
11th November 2026 - 11th November 2026
Death and disease were common in the 19th century in industrial Leeds due to many factors: overcrowding, poor conditions in the factories and mills and…
Thorne’s of Leeds: From Mustard to Toffees
18th November 2026 - 18th November 2026
In the early 1980s Andrew Littlewood bought in Chesterfield an old tin and this led to him researching the story of Thorne’s toffee. Quaker Henry…
York and Leeds: how are these two Yorkshire urban centres linked and what accounts for the differences in the way they have evolved over the centuries?
19th November 2026 - 19th November 2026
Geography is at the root of answering these questions about differential urban development. Rachael Unsworth’s presentation will draw out the main lines of argument and…
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Jon Culshaw is taking to the road with a brand-new show for 2027. Join the star of BBC Radio 4’s Dead Ringers as he takes…
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Experience three bite-sized works by world-renowned artists when Three Short Ballets returns with a fresh new programme this autumn. An audience favourite. Fools by Olivier…
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Reopening after an extensive refurbishment, this lovely big community pub offers a warm welcome to all, including a fantastic range of beers. There are plenty…
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We are authentic Italian wine bars boasting quality wines and tempting Italian food. Veeno was born in 2013 with two friends who shared a love…
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Central Methodist Church is situated at the top of Town Street and originated from the Primitive Methodist community which is why there are still 2…
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Stimulate interest in and care for the history and character of the city. Encourage high standards of design, architecture and town planning. Encourage the improvement…
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