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Second World War

Residents across the city urged to play their part in the 75th anniversary of VJ Day…

LeedsStar Aug 7, 2020 0

VJ Day will be recognised on 15 August 2020 commemorating the end of the Second World War. 15 August marks 75 years since Victory in Japan (VJ) Day when the Second World War finally came…

NEWS

Leeds residents urged to play their part in 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day…

LeedsStar May 1, 2020 0

Residents across the city are urged to play their part in the 75th anniversary celebrations of VE Day from home. Next Friday (8 May) marks 75 years since Victory in Europe (VE) Day when…

FOOTBALL

Signed Leeds United and Borussia Dortmund 2019/20 shirts up for grabs as cities mark…

LeedsStar Aug 25, 2019 0

As part of the 50th-anniversary celebrations of twinning between Leeds and Dortmund, Leeds City Council is giving someone in the city the opportunity to win both a signed Leeds United and…

OUR CITY

Journey through time at Temple Newsam this weekend

LeedsStar Jul 5, 2018 0

Take a stroll through the centuries this weekend as the historic Temple Newsam estate travels back in time through several periods of history. Time travellers will have the chance to meet…

OUR CITY

Saddle up for celebration of vintage cycling style on TdY weekend

LeedsStar May 4, 2018 0

It may not look like the ideal athletic attire for anyone taking a two-wheeled tour of Yorkshire. But long before the age of Lycra, well-made woollen suits, knee breeches and sturdy straw…

OUR CITY

Fantastic photo flashback to year Leeds had its first female Lord Mayor

LeedsStar Mar 7, 2018 0

A spectacular parade marches down The Headrow as a military band plays in front of Leeds Town Hall and a majestic Second World War fighter plane wows the excited crowd of thousands. This…

OUR CITY

Museum seeking stories of historic wartime air raid blast

LeedsStar Feb 9, 2018 0

On the evening of March 14, 1941, the staff at Leeds City Museum safely locked away their incredible collection of exhibits, antiquities and curiosities for the night. Among the thousands…

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

Object of the week- Cotton Queen’s tiara

LeedsStar Nov 15, 2017 0

A dazzling reminder of a fascinating chapter in British industrial history, this beautiful tiara is truly fit for a Queen. Although not made of real precious metals and jewels, the tiara…

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

Object of the week- Demob suit on loan

LeedsStar Nov 9, 2017 0

For a Yorkshireman returning home after the Second World War, it was tailor made to help him take his first sartorial steps back into civilian life. And a dapper demob suit from Leeds has…

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

Leeds Museums and Galleries object of the week- glowing glass lion

LeedsStar Oct 19, 2017 0

In normal circumstances, this glass, lion-shaped ornament may appear fairly unremarkable. But put it under a UV light, and what previously seemed like an innocuous paperweight begins to…

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

Yorkshire suit is made to measure for Big Apple’s fashion exhibition

LeedsStar Oct 16, 2017 0

For a Yorkshireman returning home after the Second World War, it was tailor made to help him take his first sartorial steps back into civilian life. And today a…