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Leeds In Your Lunch Hour Lecture 2: ‘The Ingenious Mr Thoresby’: First Historian of Leeds 1658-1725
In 1715 Ralph Thoresby published Ducatus Leodiensis the monumental history and topography of Leeds. As an antiquarian, numismatist and collector, he created an extraordinary museum at his home in Kirkgate. The legacy of his remarkable diaries, letters and books, provide the foundation of our understanding of the story of Leeds from the Middle Ages to the Georgian period.
Part of the Leeds400 celebrations in 2026
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Leeds in Your Lunch Hour Lecture 3: ‘The Greatest Parish Priest of the Nineteenth Century’: Dr Walter Farquhar Hook, Vicar of Leeds 1837 -1859
18th February 2026 - 18th February 2026
A statue in City Square celebrates the charismatic Vicar of Leeds, Dr Walter Farquhar Hook. In 1837, when Methodism was virtually the established religion of…
Leeds In Your Lunch Hour Lecture 4: ‘A City Transformed 1965-2025’: Leeds Civic Trust and 60 Years of Change in Leeds
25th February 2026 - 25th February 2026
Leeds City Centre has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last 60 years. Its historic buildings have been wonderfully conserved, its waterfront totally regenerated, and…
Brahms Requiem
3rd April 2026 - 3rd April 2026
Join us for a live performance of Brahms’ beloved choral masterpiece, the German Requiem, in the glorious setting of Leeds Minster. Unlike a traditional mass…
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Kevin Bridges – Here If You Need Me
Get set for Kevin Bridges’ signature mix of honesty, sharp wit, and no-nonsense comedy. The Scottish powerhouse returns with a completely new show, bringing it…
Learn MoreThe Mersey Beatles
Back by popular demand! Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four. The Mersey Beatles…
Learn MorePierre Novellie: You Sit There, I’ll Stand Here
It’s time for Pierre to do stand-up! It’s time for you to watch! Why not just embrace that, for God’s sake? All earthly glories fade!…
Learn MoreInternational Women’s Day: Music Leeds Us
Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate International Women’s Day with a free afternoon of music, creativity and connection as part of the Music Leeds…
Learn MoreAmy Mason – Behold!
When Amy Mason got hacked, she lost her number, bank account and social media access. And then the hackers started sending her gifts… A surprising,…
Learn MoreOur Public House
In a town/city just like yours, a whole community spoiled their ballots and cast no vote. Now, as a storm rages outside, landlady Sanjana, Scott…
Learn MorePhranakhon
Phranakhon Thai Tapas is a revolutionised Thai dining restaurant with a combination of European indulgence and authentic Thai tastes.
Learn MoreBlack Cat Club Leeds
Prepare to be swept into a new era of entertainment at The Black Cat Club on Park Row. Experience the complete live sports viewing experience…
Learn MoreThe Flying Duck
The pub retains many of its original features including York stone and oak wooden floors, beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls and real fire places. Between…
Learn MoreBOOM BATTLE BAR
BOOM BATTLE BAR is the ultimate location for your next bash. Adrenaline pumping games, epic selection of drinks and mouth watering street food, all under…
Learn MoreHoist House
Hoist House – The Pub of Wellington Place Hoist House, Wellington Place’s first independent pub, is the perfect place to relax either inside or out.…
Learn MoreBetty’s Tea Rooms
After an energetic walk on Ilkley Moor or a visit to the scenic Bolton Abbey, Bettys Café Tea Rooms on Ilkley’s tree lined Grove is…
Learn MoreLeeds Civic Trust
Stimulate interest in and care for the history and character of the city. Encourage high standards of design, architecture and town planning. Encourage the improvement…
Learn MoreEast Street Arts
East Street Arts was established in Leeds in 1993 to facilitate the development of visual artists and to provide studios, services, resources, opportunities and support.…
Learn MoreStitch-Up Craft School
Stitch-Up is a modern craft school with a social purpose. Learn a new skill, feel good and support others. Stitch-Up CIC is a social enterprise…
Learn MoreCentral Methodist Church, Horsforth
Central Methodist Church is situated at the top of Town Street and originated from the Primitive Methodist community which is why there are still 2…
Learn MoreMiddleton St. George’s Centre 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 MoreScrap Creative Reuse Art Project
Scrap is a social enterprise based in Leeds, focused on helping the environment by reusing waste materials from businesses as resources for art and play.…
Learn MoreThe Stables
Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) is a way of working with people and communities that starts with what is STRONG not what is WRONG.
Learn MoreLeeds City College, Quarry Hill Campus
Leeds City College, Quarry Hill Campus, Playhouse Square, Leeds, LS2 7BS
Learn MoreGuiseley 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 MoreWetherby Town Hall
The Town Hall dates from 1845 and is the most prominent building in the Market Place. It is Grade II listed and houses the Town…
Learn MoreAspire Leeds
Built in 1894 and located in an imposing and opulent styled building rich with historic interest in the heart of Leeds City Centre, Aspire is…
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