Media library

Special collections librarian Antony Ramm with one of pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist which have finally been returned 50 years late. Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

Special collections librarian Antony Ramm with one of pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist which have finally been returned 50 years late. Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

One of pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist which have finally been returned 50 years late. Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

Special collections librarian Antony Ramm with one of pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist which have finally been returned 50 years late. Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

Special collections librarian Antony Ramm with one of pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist which have finally been returned 50 years late. Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

The work of Elrick Boldy (Leeds Arts University) explores the limits of communication through asemic writing – drawings symbolic of writing are rendered using plasma-cut steel, which is formed into curves and waves, then treated with rust-adjacent patina.

Iona Ogilvy-Stuart (University of Leeds) uses varied materials including bronze, waxes, clay, synthetic fibres and found organic matter to reflect the urgency of social and ecological change while exploring the enduring presence of geological processes.

Ewan Summerton (Leeds Beckett) uses unwanted materials salvaged from skips, surveillance footage, and other varied media, to explore hidden infrastructures that govern our daily lives.