Leeds has an important place in the history of Goth culture. It’s home to the site of the world’s first Goth club and the city where Goth identity formed.
As part of this year’s national Heritage Open Days festival, you are invited to take the Leeds Goth QR Code Challenge and explore Leeds’ heritage as the birthplace of Goth.
Hollybush Conservation Centre is delighted to be a venue for Kirkstall Arts Trail 2024. Taking place across Saturday and Sunday, we'll be hosting 14 artists, as one of 38 different venues in Kirkstall. The cafe and gardens at Hollybush will be open for the whole weekend.
192 Chapeltown Road
leeds
LS7 4HZ
United Kingdom
If you are having difficulty with your family history research then join our team of family history librarians at the Central Library for a free consultation: from first steps using Ancestry to more advanced queries, we're on hand to help.
We can primarily assist with family history in the Leeds and West Yorkshire area; the consultation is open to anyone, however, as we may be able to offer general advice depending on your circumstances.
A warm welcome awaits you at the Sikh Temple on Chapeltown Road.
Join us for a guided railway history walking tour around the local area of Wellington Place.
Join us in the Sanderson Room at Leeds Central Library for this live and interactive version of our popular Family History workshop, for a friendly introduction to key concepts and resources for complete beginners.
Free but booking required at www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents
Visit WYAS Leeds to see a pop up exhibition on the history of Waddingtons, the Leeds company behind Monopoly, Cluedo, playing cards and much more.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to journey through decades of entertainment and nostalgia!
Join us for this live and interactive version of our popular Family History workshop, for a friendly introduction to key concepts and resources for complete beginners, all delivered online!
Free but booking required - attendees will receive an email on the morning of the session with more details and a link for accessing the workshop.
Please leave your email address when registering, or we will not be able to send you those instructions.
Remember to check your junk folder for the workshop link
Join us for an entertaining trip behind the scenes of our magnificent Grade II* listed building. Find out about the architecture, history and famous visitors, as well as visiting some secret corners! Tours last approximately 1 hour and leave from the ground floor atrium, outside the Lending department.
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We are always happy to welcome you, find your closest library or get in touch: leeds.gov.uk/libraries