Unpicking assumptions in Victorian adventure stories  One of the most popular late nineteenth fictional forms was the adventure story, often set in the wilds of empire. In the words of […]

The Northern Season Please note that due to licensing restrictions, you must be a member of the Leeds Library to attend this screening, and we are not able to advertise […]

The Northern Season Please note that due to licensing restrictions, you must be a member of the Leeds Library to attend this screening, and we are not able to advertise […]

Have you ever walked past The Leeds Library on Commercial Street and wanted to find out more about our beautiful building and its collection? ...Then book a free tour! The […]

Have you ever walked past The Leeds Library on Commercial Street and wanted to find out more about our beautiful building and its collection? ...Then book a free tour! The […]

This illustrated talk will explore how the Leeds Library was mobilised during the Second World War. Dr Henry Irving from Leeds Beckett University will explain how the library became a […]

The Leeds Library is delighted to offer free tours giving you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the city’s oldest-surviving buildings and its treasure-trove of rare books. The Leeds Library […]

The Leeds Library is delighted to offer free tours giving you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the city’s oldest-surviving buildings and its treasure-trove of rare books. The Leeds Library […]