The Leeds Charter, a Journey Through Time
The Leeds office (Leeds City Council’s Archive) holds records dating from the 12th century to the present day – over 800 years of local history! Come and see the amazing Leeds Charters and follow their journey through the centuries.
Your two hour visit will include:
A behind-the-scenes tour of the strong rooms
A close up look at the Leeds Charters, including the Inspeximus of the 1626 Charter of Incorporation
A chance to see highlights from our collections from the last 400 years including plague-filled parish registers, the earliest records of Leeds Council, gorgeous maps, plans and photographs showing how the area has changed over time, and so much more!
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