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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
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, he bounded onto the scene and totally transformed the fortunes of the Anglican Church in the city. In the process he magnificently rebuilt the Parish Church and led the erection of 17 new churches and 27 new schools.
Part of the Leeds400 celebrations in 2026
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Leeds In Your Lunch Hour Lecture 2: ‘The Ingenious Mr Thoresby’: First Historian of Leeds 1658-1725
11th February 2026 - 11th February 2026
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…
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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Barry Manilow
Hard on the heels of his sold-out concerts in London, Grammy, Tony, and Emmy award-winning music icon Barry Manilow will return to the UK for…
Learn MoreGuest Speaker – 100 Years of Bra History, with Lorraine Topper
Did you know we sold our first bra in 1926? By 1939 we were selling over 30 different styles of bra! Researcher Lorraine Topper will…
Learn MoreUB40
Get ready for a night of pure nostalgia and feel-good rhythm as UB40 perform their greatest hits live at first direct bank arena in Leeds…
Learn MoreSparky Saturdays: Christmas Crafternoon
Discover the amazing archive collection with exciting hands-on activities led by some brilliant Yorkshire crafters, choose from a range of crafty activities with a festive…
Learn MoreEmily Portman live
Emily Portman releases a long-awaited new album, Dominion of Spells ,on the Hudson Records label in March 2026. She will be joined by Lucy Nevis…
Learn MoreHolmes and Watson: The Curious Case of the Masqued Magician
A brand-new Holmes and Watson magic show! It’s 1906. The Golden Age of Magic. When the Masqued Magician disappears mid-performance, completely, magically and seemingly forever,…
Learn MoreThe New George
Small bar which opened in 2015. Four handpumps on the bar. The walls are decorated with historic photos and rugby league memorabilia. Function room upstairs.…
Learn MoreAssembly Bar and Kitchen
Stylish cafe with contemporary decor, including a kids’ menu, homebaked cakes and local cask ales.
Learn MoreBox Leeds
Sports bar based in Leeds City Centre serving hearty food and delicious cocktails.
Learn MoreBrewery Wharf Tavern
We are a modern, welcoming and friendly pub set alongside the Leeds waterfront in the heart of Leeds city centre. Adjacent to the River Aire,…
Learn MoreBill’s
Bill’s Leeds restaurant is housed in the historic Albion Place, next door to Trinity Leeds shopping centre. Spread across two floors, with a large private…
Learn MoreKirkstall Bridge Inn
An independent, community-focused pub, beautifully located on the edge of the River Aire. The Bridge showcases beer from Kirkstall Brewery and beyond and serves a…
Learn MoreReginald 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 MoreNorthern School of Contemporary Dance
Northern School of Contemporary Dance is a unique dance training institution offering a select group of students the opportunity to develop and excel as dance…
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 MoreWetherby Sports Association
WSA provides a community hub for sports clubs and societies in Wetherby that would otherwise struggle to fund a place of their own.
Learn MoreCanal Connections
Canal Connections is a social enterprise company working along the waterways of Leeds and Bradford, connecting individuals, communities and organisations to the canal environment. Boats…
Learn MoreBrewery Place
Situated on the south bank of the River Aire opposite The Calls, Brewery Wharf offers a vibrant mix of offices, bars, restaurants, residential apartments and…
Learn MoreAlbion Place
Albion Place is a busy street in Leeds City Centre that’s home to many restaurants and shops.
Learn MoreScott Hall Playing Fields
Scott Hall Playing Fields consists of a collection of playing fields. Suited for recreational sports pitches and dog walking.
Learn MoreCole’s Gallery
Cole’s Gallery is a independent art gallery established in 2019 and located in the historic Leeds Corn Exchange
Learn MoreThe Woolpack Music Studios
The Woolpack Studios is a community music studio and rehearsal space in the centre of Otley, run by Richard Sabey and Jennifer Pugh. As well…
Learn MoreLeeds Beckett University The Rose Bowl
The Rose Bowl, Portland Way, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, LS1 3HB
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