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His Majesty The King was welcomed to the library by The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Robert W Gettings MBE JP.
11th November 2022
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Landmark day for Leeds as city welcomes His Majesty The King

His Majesty The King was welcomed to Leeds for his first visit to the city since ascending to the throne. After arriving at historic Leeds Central Library, His Majesty The King unveiled a special plaque to mark the 10th anniversary of the Child Friendly Leeds initiative, which was launched by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth…
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The World Reimagined
30th September 2022
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Inspiring arts project sees pupils bring the whole world to Leeds

Creative young people from schools across Leeds have seen a series of stunning globes they crafted in the classroom go on display to the public. As part of a spectacular cultural education project, pupils from 13 schools around the city designed and created their own beautiful artworks which are now on show at Leeds…
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The World Reimagined Leeds
19th August 2022
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Leeds welcomes the World Reimagined Globe Trail

What do you know about the transatlantic slave trade? It is a huge piece of British history that many people don’t seem to really understand, and that has to change. This summer, a unique outdoor sculpture trail is on the streets of the City of Leeds to encourage visitors, workers and residents to take…
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