Week of Events
Monday, September 21, 2026
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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September 22, 2026 -Introductory tour of The Leeds Library
Introductory tour of The Leeds Library
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 Leeds Library is the oldest surviving members’ subscription library in the UK. Founded in 1768, the Library moved to its current purpose-built premises on Commercial […]
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
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September 24, 2026 -How (not) to Assassinate a Medieval Pope
How (not) to Assassinate a Medieval Pope
The pontificate of Pope John XXII (1316-1334) was characterised by conflict, drama and several assassination attempts involving baptised wax figures, arsenic, ‘harmful powders’ and the use of bread to smuggle these substances into the papal palace. None of the accounts of these plots are entirely convincing, but they provide a fascinating snapshot into the life […]
Friday, September 25, 2026
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Saturday, September 26, 2026
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Sunday, September 27, 2026
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