The history behind theatres in Leeds
Inside the impressive Leeds Grand Theatre. Photo: Tony O’Connell. The West Yorkshire Playhouse is one of the great success stories of Leeds’ cultural scene. It’s earned an international reputation for...
View ArticleThe history of the Leeds waterfront
The history of the Leeds waterfront. The water of the river Aire is the lifeblood of Leeds. It was the soft, fast-running river water that powered the new city’s first corn and textile mills in the...
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Photo: The Victorian Society. Bramley Baths – one of the few remaining victorian baths. Until I created this website I was stuck in my own little bubble in Pudsey and very rarely explored the city....
View ArticlePlaces to find art and culture in Leeds
Victoria Gardens – home to the Art gallery and Henry Moore Institute. The Leeds art scene is growing. As well as the two main art galleries on the Headrow there are several independent galleries and...
View ArticleLook up and discover more of Leeds
At the steps of the Leeds Town Hall. As a local I used to wander the streets of Leeds without really paying attention to what is around me, but, when you take a second to stop and look up, it is...
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