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At The Queens Hotel The BookBinder saw a fairy tale figure lead a cast of birds, beasts and boats, in an impressive projection across the iconic hotel’s façade. A collaboration with the British Library and created by artists Illuminos, the piece is inspired by British Library’s Flickr Commons collection which includes fantastical drawings, prints and images.

At Leeds Civic Hall, the breath-taking Out of the Aire paid tribute to some of the people and events that have been part of the fascinating story of Leeds.

at Leeds Civic Hall, the breath-taking Out of the Aire paid tribute to some of the people and events that have been part of the fascinating story of Leeds.

at Leeds Civic Hall, the breath-taking Out of the Aire paid tribute to some of the people and events that have been part of the fascinating story of Leeds.

at Leeds Civic Hall, the breath-taking Out of the Aire paid tribute to some of the people and events that have been part of the fascinating story of Leeds.

Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung in ceremonial robe and chains

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service staff with one of their service vehicles

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Speedwell Dance will host The Mountain Witch, a playful experiences for children aged three to eight, on Friday November 1 at St Vincent’s Centre, for the Festival of Play. Picture: David Lindsay

Leeds-based social enterprise Seagulls, which promotes repurposing of unwanted materials, is hosting a ‘play with paint’ event for the Festival of Play, at Seagulls Paint on Water Lane, on Saturday November 2.

Leeds Industrial Museum’s incredible miniature recreation of a pioneering early steam locomotive recently underwent a detailed CT X-Ray survey using sophisticated equipment at the University of Leeds. The resulting images show how the precious model, made for the famed engineer Matthew Murray in 1811, replicated the revolutionary mechanics of its full-sized counterparts and in turn helped power a worldwide boom in the railway industry.

Leeds Industrial Museum’s incredible miniature recreation of pioneering early steam locomotives recently underwent a detailed CT X-Ray survey using sophisticated equipment at the University of Leeds. The resulting images show how the precious model, made for the famed engineer Matthew Murray in 1811, replicated the revolutionary mechanics of its full-sized counterparts and in turn helped power a worldwide boom in the railway industry.