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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Treasures of the Brotherton
The Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery is a public exhibition housed by the University of Leeds, rooted in Yorkshire and open to the world. Located beneath the iconic Parkinson tower, The Treasures takes visitors on a journey through the University’s renowned Special Collections. The Gallery has been made possible thanks to players of the National Lottery – a grant of almost £1.4m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund – and a generous private donation from the Brotherton-Ratcliffe family.
Part of Leeds University Library Galleries, the gallery permanently displays treasures from the library’s Special Collections. The display includes original material written by the Brontës, stunning illuminated medieval manuscripts and rare books from across the globe.
The gallery also offers original changing exhibitions, exploring a subject in depth. These exhibitions weave and reveal the stories held in the items and objects held in Special Collections.
The gallery has a lively programme of public events, including talks, hands-on activities, and craft workshops.
Explore the history of writing from hand to print. Follow the journey from an ancient Babylonian clay tablet to the unique beauty of modern artists’ books.
Gain insight into the imagination and creativity of acclaimed authors and poets. See handwritten materials by the Brontës, Elizabeth Gaskell and Evelyn Waugh, alongside manuscripts by the finest contemporary writers.
Join explorers and pioneers in political, medical and social history through their notebooks, pamphlets and posters.
This venue is a part of the Visit Leeds Culture Around Every Corner Campaign, celebrating the diverse and vibrant culture of Leeds. Find out more at https://www.visitleeds.co.uk/culture-around-every-corner/
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