Leeds in the 17th century: Handling workshop
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 get up and close and personal with some of the most interesting and important treasures from our Special Collections.
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Part of the Leeds400 celebrations in 2026.
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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,…
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5th August 2026 - 5th August 2026
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Community music hour Presents – A celebration of 17th century music
16th July 2026 - 16th July 2026
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Folk Song in the North of England – Traditional Song Forum Autumn Conference with Leeds Libraries
10th October 2026 - 10th October 2026
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Leeds 400 Launch concert – Leeds Libraries and West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra
15th July 2026 - 15th July 2026
Join Leeds Libraries and West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra as we blow the dust off a selection of music played at the 300th anniversary concert, coupled…
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7th October 2026 - 7th October 2026
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Learn MoreSummer of Fun – Leeds Market
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Learn MoreHeritage Open Days: Guided Projection Room Tours
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Learn MoreSir Lenny Henry: Still at Large
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Learn MoreElectric Shuffle Leeds
Electric Shuffle has reimagined the traditional game of shuffleboard with four delightfully immersive games designed to have you outrageously thrilled as you battle against the…
Learn MoreHorse & Farrier
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Learn MoreSociable Folk
Sociable Folk is all things to most people, a breakfast bar, coffee shop, lunchtime cafe, informal meeting space and a night time watering hole. We…
Learn MoreGrounded & Co.
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Learn MoreThe Mansion, Leeds
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Learn MoreThe Venue
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Learn MoreScott Hall Playing Fields
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Learn MoreYeadon Town Hall Theatre
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Learn MoreHeadingley Enterprise and Arts Centre
HEART is Headingley’s community, enterprise and arts centre. Home to Assembly Bar + Kitchen and Pulse co-working space, HEART is a space for professional gatherings,…
Learn MoreSable Studio
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Learn MoreJamaica House
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Learn MoreMeanwood Institute
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