Leeds City Council News

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

26 Jul 2023

Chance to check in as city’s libraries host pioneering wellbeing pods

Libraries Health

29 Jun 2023

New chapter as monks’ historic book returns to abbey

Libraries Museums and galleries Visitor attractions

05 May 2023

Play time by the book as city’s libraries think outside the box

Libraries Arts

27 Apr 2023

History’s coronation streets revealed as photos revisit crowning glory days

Libraries Arts

20 Feb 2023

Aspiring start-ups and local small businesses invited to Start-up Day 2023

The Business & IP Centre (BIPC) is encouraging start-ups and small businesses to attend a day jam-packed with free business support, activities and inspirational speakers as part of Start-up Day 2023.

Libraries Business support