The 1152 Club
A drop in heritage talks series for the over 55s. Held monthly on a Tuesday morning. Just turn up. PAYF tea and coffee available on arrival.
2025 series:
6 May Lost Buildings of Leeds with Pat Bourne (Assistant Community Curator, Abbey House Museum and Kirkstall Abbey)
3 Jun The Sheila Bownas Collection with Natalie Raw (Curator of Costume and Textiles, Leeds Museums and Galleries)
8 Jul From Mudge To Maxim: The Evolution of Inhalers and Respiratory Care in the Home with Dr Louise Atkinson
5 Aug The Weird and Wonderful silver of Temple Newsam with Rathi Tamilselvan (Assistant Community Curator, Temple Newsam)
9 Sept Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Mike Piet (Chair of Leeds Civic Trust’s Planning Committee)
7 Oct The Great Mortality: Black Death in Yorkshire 1348-1350 with Morticia
4 Nov Commonwealth War Graves with Brian Joyce
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