We are thrilled to announce that Yorkshire born BBC Gladiator ‘Fury’ will be joining us in the shop, to meet fans and sign her new book, ‘Keep Smashing It: Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Confident.’ But there is so much more to this Gladiator!
Join us for an evening at the Old Woollen as we talk to Bradford based writer A. A. Dhand about his latest adrenaline-filled, compulsive page-turner ‘The Chemist.’ A. A. Dhand is the author of five previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store.
Panel discussion: Music and the Art School
with Gavin Butt, Kevin Lycett, Jon King, Sarah Statham and Andy Wood.
Join Leeds Arts University for a lively panel discussion exploring the intersections of music and art school education, with Gavin Butt, Kevin Lycett, Jon King, Sarah Statham, Andy Wood and Marianna Tsionki.
Tracey will show a selection of images from Japan, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Camargue, Captive and the UK, and talk about some stories and experiences she encountered along the way.
Tracey is an award-winning photographer who specialises in wildlife. Her passion for wildlife has take her to magical places and this passion is easy to see in her images. She's had exceptional international success, including:
Sony World Photography Awards Natural World & Wildlife Winner
FEP Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Join us for a one-day retreat, held at Seacroft Village Hall, where we’ll explore the art of shamatha (sometimes simply called ‘concentration’) meditation — an ancient practice designed to calm the mind and arouse focus and clarity.
What is Shamatha?
Shamatha, or “calm abiding,” is a practice that helps you develop focus, ease, and mental clarity. By learning to settle the agitations of the mind, you can experience a deep sense of relaxation and alertness, creating space for emotional balance and inner peace.
In the second of three Saturday afternoon talks at Mill Hill Chapel asking ‘What Happened to the Future?’, we welcome back writer Tim Black to discuss why the apocalyptic exerts such a powerful pull on the modern imagination.
End-thinking seems to abound today. Politicians and activists alike warn daily of the ever-impending climate catastrophe. Others talk excitedly of the next pandemic or of the world-ending threat posed by AI. What’s driving the prevalence of apocalypticism today?
In the first of three Saturday afternoon talks at Mill Hill Chapel asking ‘What Happened to the Future?’ we welcome back James Woudhuysen to discuss the failings of forecasting
The use of dating apps is widespread. Most people have heard of apps like Tinder or websites like Match.com, but the online landscape is rich and varied - catering for every niche, with apps aimed at long-term relationships (Hinge), causal encounters and affairs (Grindr, Ashley Madison), marriage (Muzmatch, Salams) and friendship (Bumble).
Join our curatorial staff for a look at the evolution of buildings in 19th Century Leeds.
With plentiful hot drinks, cake, fruit and a chance to look at some of our ephemera collections up close. From grand civic buildings to vernacular architecture, we will examine how a Georgian town became a grand Victorian city through images, maps, and written documents.
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A special edition of The Bookish Type's Queer History Club, in collaboration with Northern Ballet and DeNada Dance Theatre!