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'A commodious mansion commanding a delightful prospect': Humphry Repton's commission for Benjamin Gott.
Humphry Repton was the leading landscape gardener of his generation; discover the legacy of his work at Armley for Benjamin Gott.
'Ello, Ello, Ello, What's All this Then?' 170 Years of Otley Police Force
Otley Police Force at work and play since 1855. Get your 'mug shot' and finger prints taken, join the 1950's 'Beat' Walk, listen to fascinating local police stories. Police officers and vehicle attending . Otley Museum display of local tradespeople.
'This Family Business' 200 Years of Vickers Oils
Robert Curphey, archivist at Vickers Oils, tells the story of this 200 year old Leeds family business.
'This Family Business': The History of Vickers Oils (In-Person Event)
A talk about the history of a Leeds-based oil business which has existed for almost 200 years. This is an in-person event.
400 Years of Leeds
Join us to discover stories of a city and its people, from the 1600s to the present day. See the story of Leeds revealed by archives and objects held in Cultural Collections at the University of Leeds.
A Brief History of Surgery
Jake Timothy FRCS is a consultant neurosurgeon based in Leeds. Join him for talk which traces the remarkable evolution of surgery from ancient techniques to today's precise technically driven procedures with references to developments in Leeds.
A History of the Leeds Grammar School
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.
A ramble around Howley
Ken Goor has been leading walks in West Yorkshire for many years. Join him for a ramble that celebrates Leeds 400 through some beautiful countryside on the outskirts of the city.
A walk around the Headingley Hill and Hyde Park Conservation Areas
Discover the fascinating character and history of the buildings, places and people who lived in Headingley Hill and Hyde Park in the company of Tony Ray, a retired Town Planner.
A walk round the old village of Kippax
Join local historian Edgar Pickles for an evening walk around the historic village of Kippax.
Abbey House Museum Memories: The 2026 Alastair Laurence Lecture
Join us as Abbey House nears 100 years as a museum to celebrate people's everyday memories of this unique space, from the building and its displays to the people who worked & visited here. A talk with a chance to contribute your own memories for 2027
Adel Quaker Meeting House and burial ground
Quaker Meeting House, garden and burial ground which date from the 19th century. The house will feature an exhibition about its history, the early history of Quakerism and the day-to-day life of some members of the local Quaker community.
Adel St John's Conservation Area Walk
Join local historians Wendy Grisedale, Andy McGeorge and Val Crompton for a guided walk around the Adel Conservation Area.
Aireborough Historical Society - Exploring daily working life through the ages, was your ancestor a slubber Doffer?
Join us as we delve into the working lives of Aireborough's people from days gone by, such as the corsetiere fitter, the Slubber Doffers who toiled in Guiseley and Yeadon and many more. Where did they live & what was working life like?
All Saints Church, Ledsham
Visit the oldest continually used building in West Yorkshire.
All Saints' Church, Barwick-in-Elmet
Visit our historic Norman church with its Anglo-Saxon stones and we will tell you about its history. The late 15/early 16th century porch where penitents received absolution before entering the church.
Alternative Music in Leeds
Alternative Music in Leeds is a self-guided city centre audio trail exploring the major moments of Leeds' alternative music heritage. Discover passwords and codes to unlock stories at each location.
Architectural Tour of the University of Leeds campus
Join us for a walking tour exploring the design and history of a selection of the University's architectural gems dating from the 18th Century to the present day.
Architectural Tour of the University of Leeds campus - content tailored to visually impaired audience
Join us for a walking, audio-described tour exploring the design and history of a selection of the University's architectural gems dating from the 18th Century to the present day.
Architecture and Faith Connections: Jamia Masjid Abu Huraira (Mosque)
This splendid mosque, built in 2018, with one of the largest chandeliers in Leeds, invites you to discover the architecture and the faith, customs and culture of Islam. Timed to allow a follow on visit to the nearby GNNSJ Gurudwara (Sikh).