400 Years of Leeds

Drop in to find out about 400 years of Leeds’ histories. Discover more about the city through our Cultural Collections. From 17th century tokens, to modern media, explore the lives of people who have made Leeds what it is today.

Coin-lovers will enjoy seeing tokens produced in Leeds. These were made to fill a gap in a national shortage of small change. The tokens are a fascinating insight into commerce in the city. They feature names, occupations and bears!

Delve into Leeds' industrial history with archives of textile businesses. Learn about the day to day lives of the factory workers.

And discover our rebellious past through alternative newspapers. Dive into details of grassroots community action and activism. A key part of what makes Leeds Leeds!

Cultural Collections & Galleries, part of University of Leeds Libraries, cares for a wide range of collections. With everything from rare books, archives, art, textiles, coins, objects and more. Our collections are of national and international significance, including collections relating to Leeds and the wider region.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1300 - 1530

Location & directions

Treasures of the Brotherton, Parkinson Building, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT

Directions:

Treasures of the Brotherton is in the Parkinson Building, Woodhouse Lane, on the University of Leeds campus. For more information please visit https://library.leeds.ac.uk/info/1901/visit

Contact on day:

Cultural Collections & Galleries

Telephone number:

+441133432778

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

We are committed to providing a warm welcome for all, during your visit our team is on hand to help. Please contact us at least two days in advance if you require accessible parking by emailing [email protected]. There is lift access into the Parkinson Building from Woodhouse Lane. There are accessible toilets on site. More detailed access information can be found on the Galleries' website - https://library.leeds.ac.uk/info/1901/visit/139/access

Additional information

This is a drop-in event running from 13:00 - 15:30, you can drop in at any time

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