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The Golden Age of Pianos Exhibition

A collection of unique, art cased pianos from the height of European piano making on display at Besbrode Pianos Leeds.

Around the turn of the twentieth century a period of prosperity inspired an interest in culture and the arts. As the only source of music in the home, the domestic importance of the piano was at its peak. At this time the wealthy commissioned bespoke, art cased pianos as visible status symbols to stand as centrepieces in a room. Technical innovation of the instrument had reached its maturity prompting a flourish in custom made, luxurious cases.

Come and Sing Extracts from 'Elijah'

Connect with local history through music in this special ‘Come and Sing’ event as part of 2024’s Heritage Open Days. The Heritage Open Days are England’s largest festival of history and culture and we’re proud to be involved for the third year running.

With leadership from our renowned Musical Director Simon Wright, we’ll learn choruses from Mendelssohn’s Elijah and finish with an informal performance at 4pm.

Music scores will be available to borrow on the day, courtesy of Leeds Music and Performing Arts Library, but please feel free to bring your own if you have one.

Sports Day at the Museum

Join us for a unique take on sports day at the museum. We’ll be taking a closer look at some of the amazing sports objects in our collection and you’ll have the chance to behind the scenes in the museum store and have a go at making your very own trophy.

What did Edwardians wear to go ice skating? Why did the bat and ball game Knurr and Spell get banned from Woodhouse Moor? How did speedo create a swimsuit that got banned from the Olympics? Find out the answers to these and more at this sporty session.

Sessions run at 11am until 12.30pm then 1pm until 2.30pm.

Leeds Heritage Pub and History Walk

Starting in the shadow of the Black Prince, in City Square, this three-hour tour is run by It's The Beer Talking, and led by author and beer writer Simon Jenkins and former Tetley PR officer Nicky Massen.

You’ll learn how our city is still shaped by its 13th century geography, how it was the scene of audacious industrial espionage, the key role it played in the birth of a global entertainment industry – and about an extraordinary human auction, where people were sold to the highest bidder, a little over a century ago.

Well-Connected – a guided heritage tour of Leeds Minster

As we take this tour of the magnificent Leeds Minster, the different areas will illustrate its connections with previous churches on the site, with aspects of the history of Leeds and its people, with the wider world and the worldwide Christian faith. 

The tour, which is part of Heritage Open Days 2024, will last for an hour, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions as we go round. Please arrive in advance of the start time.

Book Launch: 'The Reminiscences and Selected Music Criticism of Herbert Thompson'

Discover British musical life in the late-19th and early-20th centuries through the rich and fascinating archive of Yorkshire music critic Herbert Thompson.

Join us to celebrate Clemson University Press’s publication of The Reminiscences and Selected Criticism of Herbert Thompson, edited and compiled by the School of Music’s Professor Michael Allis and Professor Paul Watt of the University of Adelaide.

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