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Siblings Elizabeth and Edward feature in a striking portrait dating from around 1740.
26th September 2025
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Leeds Event Explores the Cringeworthy Clothing of Childhoods Past

Children’s fashion faux pas from centuries past will take centre stage at a special event in Leeds, shining a spotlight on the awkward and often amusing outfits young people have been made to wear throughout history. Hosted at Lotherton, the talk invites visitors to explore the enduring tradition of dressing children like miniature adults,…
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Councillor Jess Lennox, Leeds City Council’s executive member for housing, at Doris Storey House.
26th September 2025
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New Council Housing Development Honours Leeds Swimming Champion Doris Storey

A new council housing scheme in Seacroft is delivering high-quality affordable homes while also celebrating the legacy of a local sporting hero. The Leeds City Council development on Brooklands Avenue has transformed a former brownfield site into a community of 25 one-bedroom apartments alongside eight two and three-bedroom houses. In a special tribute, the…
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Leeds Rhinos Chief Executive Gary Hetherington with sports broadcaster and event co-host Tanya Arnold.
23rd May 2025
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Champion Spirit Shines at 2025 Leeds Sports Awards

Hosted at the Carriageworks Theatre and organised by Sport Leeds in partnership with Leeds City Council, the 2025 ceremony honoured the outstanding achievements of athletes, coaches, volunteers, and sporting contributors from across the city. From grassroots to elite levels, the event celebrated individuals of all ages and abilities, with nearly 20 awards presented to…
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Charlotte and Matthew Harrison, who tied the knot in Temple Newsam House’s stunning Picture Gallery.
16th May 2025
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Historic Love Story Comes Full Circle as Couple Marries in Temple Newsam House’s Picture Gallery

When Charlotte and Matthew Harrison exchanged their vows in the magnificent Picture Gallery of Temple Newsam House, they became part of a romance that spanned more than a century. Their historic wedding marked the first marriage ceremony held in the strikingly beautiful gallery in over 100 years. The Picture Gallery, initially designed centuries ago…
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Butler's Pantry Temple Newsam
27th April 2025
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Mansion Exhibition Unveils the Butler’s Unique Perspective

A fascinating new exhibition at Temple Newsam House in Leeds is offering visitors a rare glimpse into life behind the scenes of a grand English estate. Titled ‘The Butler’s View’, the exhibition has carefully restored the historic Butler’s Pantry, revealing the vital role that servants and staff played in maintaining the house’s grandeur for…
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Active Leeds
27th April 2025
1 min read

Reusable Period Products Now Available at Leeds Leisure Centres

Leeds leisure centres are taking an important step towards promoting sustainability and breaking down barriers to physical activity by offering free reusable period products to visitors and staff. Through a partnership between Active Leeds and the period poverty charity Freedom 4 Girls, centres across the city will be distributing a range of sustainable options…
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NikNak
27th April 2025
1 min read

Innovative Performance Set to Reimagine Graphic Novel Classic

Leeds is set to host an innovative performance that blends the powerful storytelling of graphic novels with orchestral music and electronic soundscapes. The groundbreaking event, scheduled to premiere at Testbed in Hunslet, will offer audiences a fresh and immersive take on Octavia Butler’s acclaimed graphic novel adaptation, ‘Parable of the Sower’. The performance, titled…
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Leeds Sports Awards
7th March 2025
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Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Leeds Sports Awards

The city of Leeds is gearing up to celebrate its local sporting talent and the often-overlooked heroes who make significant contributions to the community’s athletic spirit. The 22nd Leeds Sports Awards is now accepting nominations, calling upon the public to recognize and honor the achievements of athletes, coaches, and volunteers alike. Scheduled to be…
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Children's Fancy Fashion- A Historical Journey
7th March 2025
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New Exhibition Unveils the Rich History of Children’s Fancy Fashion

A new exhibition delving into the intricate and colorful history of children’s fashion has opened its doors, inviting visitors to explore a realm of pinnies, petticoats, booties, and breeches. Titled ‘Children’s Fancy Fashion: A Historical Journey’, the showcase presents a fascinating look at how young ones have been dressed through the centuries, from the…
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The collection also includes slides containing spiders and insects from around the world, carefully preserved more than a century ago.
14th February 2025
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Ancient Egyptian Bread Crumb Unearthed in Leeds Museum’s Collection of Miniature Artifacts

In an intriguing discovery, a minute crumb of bread dating back thousands of years has been unearthed within the Leeds Museum’s extensive collection of miniature artifacts. This ancient fragment, ensconced among the museum’s treasures, offers a unique glimpse into the culinary past of ancient Egypt. The bread crumb, believed to be approximately 3,000 years…
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Neighbourhood Networks
9th February 2025
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Leeds Secures Funding for Vital Neighbourhood Networks to Support Older Residents

Leeds City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its elderly population by securing funding for the vital neighbourhood networks that cater to older residents. These networks, instrumental in connecting and supporting the elderly within their communities, have been a foundational part of Leeds’s social fabric since their inception…
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Abbey House Museum
9th February 2025
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Public Consultation Saves Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall from Closure

In a remarkable display of community engagement, Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall will remain open after a significant public outcry against its proposed closure. Leeds City Council had initially considered shutting down the museum as part of a broader initiative to alleviate unprecedented financial pressures. The Abbey House Museum, situated in the historic gatehouse…
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Dead Plant Society
31st January 2025
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Leeds Museum Project Revitalizes Centuries-Old Antique Plants

Thanks to an intriguing environmental history project in Leeds, hundreds of thousands of antique plants and flowers that have been carefully preserved for centuries are set to be revitalized. Collected over the past 200 years by botanists and horticulturalists, these precious specimens, primarily gathered from parks and grasslands in east Leeds, are stored at…
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The Story Time exhibition opens at Abbey House Museum
31st January 2025
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Leeds Exhibition Brings Childhood Storybooks to Life

A nostalgic new exhibition in Leeds is bringing beloved childhood stories back to life. Hosted at the Abbey House Museum, the ‘Story Time’ exhibition showcases an extensive collection of historic books and games, delving into the enchanting world of children’s literature. The exhibition presents objects that span hundreds of years, tracing the evolution of…
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Orchestra Of Opera North Millennium Square Leeds
24th January 2025
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Millennium Square Hosts Ultimate 80s Celebration

Leeds City Council and Opera North are excited to announce the return of the beloved 80s Classical to Millennium Square on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Now in its sixth sensational season, the event will feature iconic artists such as Kim Wilde, Roland Gift from ‘Fine Young Cannibals’, ‘Go West’, and Jaki Graham. Attendees can…
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Yeadon Care Home
24th January 2025
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Construction Starts on Innovative Care Home for Individuals with Severe Learning Disabilities and Autism in Leeds

Construction has officially begun on a state-of-the-art care home in Leeds, designed to serve individuals with severe learning disabilities and autism. This innovative project, located in Yeadon, is spearheaded by Leeds City Council in partnership with NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, marking a significant advancement in care facilities within the city. The new…
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