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Curators taken to tusk as Temple Newsam mammoth clean-up gets under way

A gigantic mammoth tusk unearthed from a Yorkshire coal mine has been carefully conserved during one of the city’s most unusual clean-up jobs. The

October 10, 2024

History & Heritage·Temple Newsham

A stitch in time sees family reunited with Suffragette’s precious wedding dress

Three generations inspired by the story of their Suffragette ancestor have been reunited with the stunning wedding dress she wore more than a century

August 12, 2024

Community Organisations·General News·History & Heritage

Family trip to Harewood House

A free family tip to Harewood House running from the Old Fire Station in Gipton will include access to the house, gardens, playground and

August 4, 2024

General News·Gipton·History & Heritage

Brew with a view as Temple Newsam spills the tea on life below stairs

High tea with a difference was served up by staff up at Temple Newsam House this week as the historic mansion prepares to lift

August 2, 2024

General News·History & Heritage·Temple Newsham

Burmantofts Community Friends share wartime memories ahead of D-Day anniversary

Inspiring stories and poignant memories of life in wartime Leeds are being shared by older people in East Leeds as part of special events

June 3, 2024

Burmantofts·Community·History & Heritage

East Side Story Celebrates a Year of Giving Voice to East Leeds

East Side Story marks its first anniversary with pride, reflecting on a year of amplifying the voices and stories of East Leeds. The online

February 9, 2024

Areas Covered·Arts·Burmantofts·Chapeltown·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·Crossgates·East End Park·Editorial·Garforth·Gipton·Halton·Harehills·History & Heritage·Killingbeck·Latest News·Lincoln Green

Crossgates Library: Community Battles to Save a Vital Piece of History

The fight to save Crossgates Library continues as Leeds City Council plans to auction it on February 28th, 2024. The community is rallying together

February 9, 2024

Arts·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·Community Spaces·Crossgates·Editorial·Education·Events·History & Heritage·Latest News·Politics

Saving Crossgates Library: A Community Treasure vs. Budgetary Woes

**** As soon as I clicked publish on this article, there was an unfortunate update on the story. You can read it here on

January 21, 2024

Crossgates·Editorial·Education·History & Heritage·Latest News·Politics

Between The Red Sea and The Promise Land: An Emancipation Service Reflection

On 6th August, the Methodist congregation and friends gathered for their annual Emancipation Service at the Roscoe Methodist Church in Chapeltown. The Emancipation Service

August 20, 2023

Arts·Harehills History·History & Heritage·Latest News·Religion and Spirituality

Name your top East Leeds locations and help shape our vibrant neighbourhoods

By Natalie Tharraleos Contributing editor Eva Peros University of Leeds Lecturer, Dr Jo Hawkins, is inviting East Leeds residents to take part in an

June 16, 2023

Areas Covered·Burmantofts·Climate·Community Spaces·Crossgates·East End Park·Events·Garforth·Gipton·Harehills·History & Heritage·Killingbeck·Lincoln Green·Local Parks·Local Parks and Green Spaces·Richmond Hill·Seacroft·Sports

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Curators taken to tusk as Temple Newsam mammoth clean-up gets under way

A stitch in time sees family reunited with Suffragette’s precious wedding dress

Family trip to Harewood House

Brew with a view as Temple Newsam spills the tea on life below stairs

Burmantofts Community Friends share wartime memories ahead of D-Day anniversary

Saving Crossgates Library: A Community Treasure vs. Budgetary Woes

Between The Red Sea and The Promise Land: An Emancipation Service Reflection

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