Leeds and the Motoring Age, 1896-1930
The AGM followed by a lecture: the President, Chris Hindle, will explore the early development of motor vehicles in Leeds from 1896 to 1930, particularly looking at manufacture, retail, leisure and highway development.
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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…
The changing face of Leeds Markets – From Briggate to Kirkgate
25th November 2026 - 25th November 2026
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…
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Piety and Profit: Contrasting Careers in Stained Glass
Victorian Leeds was home to a flourishing stained-glass industry, yet the men behind it were remarkably different. This talk by Samantha Yates explores the lives…
Learn MoreScalarama DIY Film Festival “Chapeltown Family Film” Screening
Akeelah & The Bee certified: PG (2006) part of Scalarama DIY Film Festival, a Chapeltown family film screening. Join the annual Leeds Independent DIY film…
Learn MoreWest End Stories – Night at the Musicals
LEEDS — THE WEST END IS COMING TO SEVEN ARTS THEATRE! Following fantastic audience reactions and rave reviews, Sandy Smith and Sophie Mairi are delighted…
Learn MoreThe Templars of Nuesum
Nowadays we associate the Knights Templar with crusades, conspiracies, and Dan Brown. But eight hundred years ago, just downstream from Leeds, they were running a…
Learn MoreSparky Saturdays: Looking Good
Can you design a shop window that will wow the crowds? Learn what it takes to become an M&S Visual Merchandiser and create your own…
Learn MoreFrankie Monroe: DEAD AND ALIVE!!!
‘Yorkshire’s Biggest Bastard’ is back again and doing his biggest bastard shows to date. This time you can see Frankie Monroe perform his first two…
Learn MoreNorthern Guitars Cafe Bar
Bar and live music venue with a guitar shop upstairs, where you can buy new and pre-owned electric and acoustic guitars, amps and pedals, plus…
Learn MoreKerala Canteen: Leeds City Centre
Kerala Canteen Brings a Taste of Authentic Kerala with a Modern Twist to Leeds Leeds, UK — Food enthusiasts and casual diners alike are in…
Learn MoreSantiago Bar
With one of the most extensive collections of hard alcohol in the whole city, an Itunes library to match it, and staff that party harder…
Learn MoreThe Mill Kitchen and Bakery
Serving wholesome hot and cold food to go, or why not sit down inside or outside the Mill, in the heart of Farsley. Lunches are…
Learn MoreHerbarium Café
Step into Leeds City Museum’s botanical Herbarium Café in the city centre. Inspired by Leeds Museums and Galleries botany collections, it’s the perfect place to…
Learn MoreDastaan Leeds
Indulge in a culinary journey like no other, where every dish is crafted to perfection. The authentic Indian cuisine along with the buzzing ambience will…
Learn MoreClifton Village Hall
Located just outside the historic market town of Otley and set in the stunning surroundings of the Wharfe Valley, Clifton Village Hall is the perfect…
Learn MoreQuaker Meeting House
Visitors of all faiths or none are welcome at any of our meetings. If you are looking for somewhere to worship in the Leeds area…
Learn MoreStringer House
A working and creative space with a number of unique rooms for different functions.
Learn MoreThe Mill Gallery
The Mill Gallery is an artist-run space fueled by fierce collaboration. We believe art belongs to everyone—artists and audiences alike. Our exhibitions are unapologetic spaces…
Learn MorePyramid Theatre
We’re pretty unique. In fact, Pyramid Theatre is one of only nine in-the-round theatres in the UK. Take your performance to the next level and…
Learn MoreHeadingley Community Hub and Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreKippax Community Hub & Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreYeadon Town Hall Theatre
A stunning Grade II listed multi-arts venue in the heart of Yorkshire, presenting musicals, theatre, dance, live music & more.
Learn MoreSwarthmore Education Centre
Swarthmore is a centre for lifelong learning, community projects and family learning sessions as well as the courses and activities. Their main aim is to…
Learn MoreBowers Allerton Hall
Bowers Hall is in the heart of the community. The hall is used for Scouting groups, childrens holiday clubs, we would like to run senior…
Learn MoreCalverley Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreWork Café, Leeds
Santander Work Café, Leeds is ‘more than a café, more than a bank…’ providing state of the art banking facilities, co-working spaces and meeting areas,…
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