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The World Reimagined Leeds
19th August 2022
3 mins read

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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David Oluwale
17th June 2022
1 min read

Council chiefs set to back new tribute to David Oluwale

Council chiefs in Leeds are set to give their backing to the creation of a major new public artwork paying tribute to the life and legacy of David Oluwale. At a meeting, members of the council’s executive board will be asked to support the significant new piece by internationally-renowned artist Yinka Shonibare CBE RA,…
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David Oluwale Bridge
1st April 2022
2 mins read

Key milestone as stunning David Oluwale tribute bridges the gap

A striking new bridge dedicated to the memory of a man who died after being racially harassed has been lowered into place across the River Aire in Leeds. Engineers working on the David Oluwale Bridge completed one of the project’s major milestones over the weekend, with cranes carefully placing the 40 tonne structure over…
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