The Infirmary Cases of Victorian and Edwardian Leeds: Making the Papers
Ronnie Walsh provides an insight into the background of interesting historical medical cases uncovered in the Surgeon Ledgers of The Leeds Infirmary.
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Charles Watson (1771-1836), ‘Yorkshire’s leading architect’ and his work in Leeds
17th September 2026 - 17th September 2026
In this illustrated talk, Christopher Webster reveals why Watson, once regarded as Yorkshire’s leading architect, deserves to be far better known today. It was Howard…
1875: The Inauguration of the Yorkshire College of Science and the formation of the University of Leeds
15th October 2026 - 15th October 2026
Professor John Taylor traces the journey from the Yorkshire College of Science to the University of Leeds, exploring the origins of higher education in Leeds.…
Slavery, Empire, and Leeds
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…
Factories and Fevers: Child health in the 19th century
11th November 2026 - 11th November 2026
Death and disease were common in the 19th century in industrial Leeds due to many factors: overcrowding, poor conditions in the factories and mills and…
Thorne’s of Leeds: From Mustard to Toffees
18th November 2026 - 18th November 2026
In the early 1980s Andrew Littlewood bought in Chesterfield an old tin and this led to him researching the story of Thorne’s toffee. Quaker Henry…
The changing face of Leeds Markets – From Briggate to Kirkgate
25th November 2026 - 25th November 2026
Ever wondered why Leeds received its first Royal Charter in 1626? Join us as Alex Pearson of the West Yorkshire Archive Service explores the importance…
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