The Bilbroughs of Beech Grove Terrace: A middle class Victorian family, household and dwelling place
Author Catherine Wright discusses the local, family and social history of middle-class Victorian Leeds through the day-to-day lives of the Bilbrough family and household.
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4th November 2026 - 4th November 2026
This talk is based on a guided walking tour given by Danny Friar in September for Heritage Open Days 2026. This virtual talk explores the…
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Thorne’s of Leeds: From Mustard to Toffees
18th November 2026 - 18th November 2026
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25th November 2026 - 25th November 2026
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York and Leeds: how are these two Yorkshire urban centres linked and what accounts for the differences in the way they have evolved over the centuries?
19th November 2026 - 19th November 2026
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