Alice Mann – The Radical Woman Who Beat The Establishment
From riots and radical politics to prison cells and printing presses, Alice Mann lived an extraordinary life. Widowed with nine children, she defied the authorities, built a successful business, and became one of Leeds’s most remarkable—and overlooked—historical figures. Join local author Chris Nickson to discover the life, career, and achievements of this notable Leeds woman.
Part of the Leeds Libraries programme for Leeds400
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Leodis: 400 Years of Leeds in the Leeds Libraries Collections
15th September 2026 - 11th November 2026
Discover 400 years of Leeds’ history through the inspiring collections of Leeds Libraries – from 17th century manuscripts to football fanzines, via rare maps, photographs,…
Leeds in the 17th century: Handling workshop
16th July 2026 - 16th July 2026
Join our librarian team to explore the history of Leeds in the 17th century through the Leeds Libraries collections. This is a rare chance to…
The Cost of War – The History and Role of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
9th July 2026 - 9th July 2026
This talk on the history and role of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) will illustrate how the CWGC ensures that the 1.7 million men…
Art & Literature, Entertainment: Treasures Showcase
5th August 2026 - 5th August 2026
Join our library staff to get hands-on with some key highlights from our Special Collections on the themes of Art & Literature and Entertainment. See…
Becoming a Fantasy Author
8th July 2026 - 8th July 2026
Join us at Leeds Libraries for a talk with YA Fantasy Author K L Kaine, where she will take you through her own writing journey,…
Community music hour Presents – A celebration of 17th century music
16th July 2026 - 16th July 2026
An hour of 17th Century music performed by Stephen Muir, James Logan more details to follow. Part of the Leeds400 celebrations in 2026.
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