Celebrate Leeds: 400 Years of a Royal Charter, with the Arbeau Dancers
Historical dance performance to celebrate 400 years of Leeds gaining its royal charter and officially becoming a city.
The Arbeau Dancers are a historical dance group covering dances from the Medieval through to the Victorian eras. They will be performing dances from the 17th Century to mark the 400th anniversary of Leeds gaining its Royal Charter in 1626. Everyone is welcome to join in!
This event takes place within the Abbey grounds, accessed through the Visitor Centre. The event is included in admission, which is Give What You Can.
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