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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