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Leeds 400
Leeds 400: a year of celebration
Leeds 400: a year of celebration
Leeds Civic Trust's programme
Leeds Civic Trust's programme
We are Leeds Civic Trust. Formed in 1965, we are a voluntary, non political body, open to everyone who wants to participate in and influence the development of our city. CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO LEEDS CIVIC TRUST We work in co-operation with both the public and private sectors, community…
Archives to shed new light on historic charter’s Canterbury tale
Archives to shed new light on historic charter’s Canterbury tale
One of the most important documents in the history of Leeds was rescued from being turned into a makeshift lampshade, the city’s archivists have revealed. The one-of-a-kind copy of the Leeds Royal Charter, written centuries ago, was about to be repurposed as an unusual decorative feature by the unwitting owner of a Canterbury book shop in the 1950s. Fortunately, a chance consultation with a friendly expert disclosed that the delicately inscribed text was the sole remaining copy of the Royal Charter first granted to Leeds by King Charles I in 1626.
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Fare to say ancient coin has travelled through time
Fare to say ancient coin has travelled through time
A mysterious coin once used to pay a bus fare in Leeds was minted by an ancient civilisation more than 2,000 years ago, it has been revealed. The astonishing discovery, handed to an unwitting local bus driver in the 1950s, was produced by Carthaginians, part of the Phoenician culture, in the Spanish city of Cadiz during the 1st century BC and has now kindly been donated to Leeds Museums and Galleries.
Prestigious Leeds Award presented to the ‘father of the Irish community’
Prestigious Leeds Award presented to the ‘father of the Irish community’
Tom McLoughlin MBE, the man described as the ‘father of the Irish Community in Leeds' has been presented with one of the city’s top awards by Leeds City Council.
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Leeds Blue Plaques
Leeds Blue Plaques
Since 1987 Leeds Civic Trust has been installing blue plaques throughout the city of Leeds, commemorating people, events and buildings. They each tell a story that shapes the history of our city. But - did you know that blue plaques are nominated by members of the public? Your nominations are…
Leeds Discovery Centre Tour
Leeds Discovery Centre Tour
One of the best ways to access and see our amazing collections is to enjoy our tours. From toucans and telephones, to meteorites and masks, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Leeds City Bikes Hire
Leeds City Bikes Hire
Street Art Trail
Street Art Trail
City Centre Access Map
City Centre Access Map
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Opportunities Across Leeds
Foster4Leeds
Foster4Leeds
Love Exploring App
Love Exploring App
Love Exploring is a FREE fun way to encourage families to be active together and inspire people of all ages to explore their local parks and discover some of the city’s cultural treasures.
Citizen's Panel
Citizen's Panel
The Leeds Citizens Panel is a large group of adults of different ages and backgrounds from across the city of Leeds. The panel help us to measure public opinion by taking part in different types of consultation and engagement activity, like surveys or focus groups. It is a way local people can get involved to help us understand their views, ideas and opinions.
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