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15 Apr 2024
Secrets of city’s ancient Roman coffin to be revealed in new exhibition
An ancient lead coffin which lay buried in a Leeds field for more than 1,600 years is set to be revealed to the public for the first time.
The astonishing discovery, described by experts as a once-in-a-lifetime find, was made during excavation work by West Yorkshire Archaeological Services in a previously unknown site near Garforth.
08 Mar 2024
New museum display celebrates Muslims in the North
The trailblazing contributions of Muslims living and working in the north of England are being celebrated in a new museum display in Leeds.
Leeds City Museum’s spectacular Voices of Asia Gallery is hosting Muslims in the North, which was launched this week, and which explores the pioneering work of prominent Muslims in fields including commerce, healthcare, law and research.
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.