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Library kicks off zine appeal ahead of fan-tastic new exhibition: image00111

06 Jan 2025

Library kicks off zine appeal ahead of fan-tastic new exhibition

A collection of zines charting decades of the cheers, tears and triumphs experienced by football fans is being gathered together for a new exhibition in Leeds.

Librarians at Leeds Central Library are calling on supporters across the region to raid their collections at home and submit some of their favourite zines, which could be displayed in Voice of the Fans when it opens at the library in May.

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03 Jan 2025

Bin collections Sunday 5 January

Collections on Sunday postponed due to expected extreme weather

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Leeds set to receive its 100th fruit orchard as charity digs in: Fruit Works planting trees

03 Jan 2025

Leeds set to receive its 100th fruit orchard as charity digs in

Leeds is getting its 100th fruit orchard this winter, making it the city with the most orchards in the UK outside of London.

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Library’s stunning manuscript starts new year by the book: image00008

02 Jan 2025

Library’s stunning manuscript starts new year by the book

A stunning 540-year-old manuscript filled with beautifully illustrated tips on how to stay on the right track throughout the year is going on display in Leeds.

Penned in around 1480 and inscribed on delicate vellum, the Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis, or Book of Hours, contains forty-six vividly illuminated images depicting various duties to be carried out each month along with the signs of the zodiac.

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31 Dec 2024

Council congratulates local heroes named in New Year Honours List

Leeds City Council today passes on heartfelt congratulations and thanks to all the local figures recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List.

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