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Brand new exhibition will lift the lid on history’s rogue traders: LEEDM.E.2011.11.51

02 Jan 2024

Brand new exhibition will lift the lid on history’s rogue traders

Suspect sales tactics employed by crafty companies through history will be exposed in a new exhibition exploring the evolution of advertising.

The Power of Persuasion will cast a critical eye over the spurious claims made by firms of the past, which occasionally landed them in hot water and helped set the strict standards for advertising today.

Abbey House Museum Museums and galleries Arts

Theatre’s heart-warming panto love story is a real family affair: DSC 6772

18 Dec 2023

Theatre’s heart-warming panto love story is a real family affair

It’s a real life storybook romance worthy of its very own festive fairy tale.

This Christmas, Leeds pantomime legend Jez Edwards will be taking to the stage at The Carriageworks Theatre alongside his beloved wife Gemma, 14 years after they first met performing in the very same production.

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Gallery unwraps festive favourites for art advent: Grimshaw-2

01 Dec 2023

Gallery unwraps festive favourites for art advent

Treasured favourites from the stunning Leeds Art Gallery collection are being unwrapped for a unique new “art advent” this month.

Members of the gallery’s team have selected their best-loved artworks and will be sharing their personal stories of why they love each one, with a different piece set to be unveiled each day throughout December.

Leeds Art Gallery Museums and galleries Arts

Timeless tales and mythical dragons take library visitors on a storybook adventure: image00017

09 Nov 2023

Timeless tales and mythical dragons take library visitors on a storybook adventure

Classic storybooks filled with centuries of captivating fairy tales are being opened up this week as dragons land in Leeds for a spellbinding new exhibition.

Visitors to Leeds Central Library are being invited to step inside the pages of antique works by iconic storytellers such as The Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen as the library explores the remarkable realm of fantasy.

Libraries Arts

Antique photo find takes librarians on surprise voyage of discovery: image00013

02 Oct 2023

Antique photo find takes librarians on surprise voyage of discovery

A classic case of not judging a book by its cover took librarians in Leeds on a fascinating photographic journey through a daring Antarctic rescue mission.

During routine cataloguing in Leeds Central Library’s strongroom, special collections librarian Rhian Isaac found what appeared to be an unassuming family photo album tucked away on a shelf.

Libraries Arts

Dream a little dream of Leeds as Light Night returns: Evanescent pic

22 Sep 2023

Dream a little dream of Leeds as Light Night returns

The streets of Leeds will transform into a dazzling dream world next month when the exciting spectacle of Light Night Leeds returns.

The two-night cultural event will be back on October 12 and 13, illuminating some of the city’s most recognisable buildings, streets and spaces with a compelling programme of more than 50 arts installations.

Light Night Arts Events

Pipes fit for a queen as organ’s golden years return: IMG 8289

01 Sep 2023

Pipes fit for a queen as organ’s golden years return

More than 160 years ago, they made their glittering debut during a right royal performance attended by Queen Victoria.

Now the magnificent decorative pipes of Leeds Town Hall’s stunning organ are being restored to their former glory as part of a once in a lifetime renewal project.

Leeds Town Hall Arts

Library’s precious atlas charts a course through nation’s history: IMG 8081

22 Aug 2023

Library’s precious atlas charts a course through nation’s history

An incredibly rare copy of one of the first UK atlases ever created will be going on display at a library in Leeds.

Containing 35 detailed, hand coloured maps of the counties of England and Wales, the fascinating book was created by the Yorkshire-born ‘father of English cartography’ Christopher Saxton in 1579 after getting royal permission from Queen Elizabeth I.

Libraries Arts

Wall to play for as street art project aims to honour city’s unsung sports stars: MicrosoftTeams-image (23)

14 Aug 2023

Wall to play for as street art project aims to honour city’s unsung sports stars

The city’s unsung sporting heroes are set to be honoured through eye-catching new street art as part of an inspiring project to bring Leeds’s glory days to life.

Leeds City Museum Museums and galleries Arts