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A History of the Leeds Grammar School

The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley Gates, Harrogate Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 8GS

  • 19 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Talk

Neill Hargreaves and Dr John Davies are Joint Archivists at GSAL. Join them for a Powerpoint presentation covering the history and development of the School from 1340 to 2008.

The talk will cover the history of Leeds Grammar School from its early beginnings in the 14th century to 2005 when it became The Grammar School at Leeds. There will be frequent references to the development of Leeds as an important religious and commercial centre.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:
10.00 - 12.00

Location & directions

The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley Gates, Harrogate Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 8GS

Directions:
The presentation will take place in Room 1552. Please park in the Visitors Car Park and enter via Reception which is clearly marked.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please contact the organiser if you find - in reasonable time - that you are unable to attend. There may be a waiting list for this event and someone else could take your place.
Booking contact name:
Neill Hargreaves
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking opens:
03 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Additional information

Refreshments will be served prior to the talk

Max number of people:
20
Estimated duration:
2 hour(s)

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