#WorldWarII

D-Day in the United Kingdom
31st May 2024
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Leeds Honors Heroes for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day

As the country approaches the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Leeds is set to pay heartfelt tributes to the heroes of this pivotal moment in history. Next week, the city will host several commemorative events to honor those who served. June 6, 1944, marks one of the most significant dates in the history of modern…
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Dignitaries gather for the 1922 ceremony to handover Temple Newsam House to Leeds Corporation.
14th October 2022
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Temple Newsam turns back time to celebrate centenary

A special celebration will see Temple Newsam roll back the years this weekend as the much-loved estate marks 100 years of belonging to the people of Leeds. This Sunday (Oct 16) will be a century since the stunning house, farm and parklands passed into the ownership of Leeds City Council and visitors will be…
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Leeds City Market
2nd September 2022
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Double century surprise as records reveal market’s milestone

A fascinating surprise discovery in Leeds this week has revealed the city’s historic Kirkgate Market is believed to have its 200th anniversary. Material pulled from the archives suggests traders first set out their stalls on what is now Europe’s largest undercover market way back on 31st August 1822. Referenced in the book “Kirkgate Market…
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