| Lunchtime Talks: ‘Astounding Inventions’ lunchtime talks.
Inventing the Future
Stories behind significant and strange inventions through history, from Dolly the sheep to the humble ring pull, and the part Leeds Libraries have played in the world of patents.
Friday 9th September, 1pm, Leeds Central Library. Free to attend – book here
Burmantofts Tiles, Terracotta and Faience 1880-1940
Hans Van Lemmen explores the innovative ceramic building materials developed by the Leeds firm and how they transformed the architectural landscape of Leeds.
Saturday 10th September, 11am, Leeds Central Library. Free to attend book here
Smeaton of Austhorpe
The story of John Smeaton, a local man whose powerful influence at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution gave him the honorific title of Father of Civil Engineering.
Wednesday 14th September, 1pm, Leeds Central Library. Free to attend – book here
How They Survived: An In-Depth Examination of the Survival Strategies Adopted by our Ancestors
Wednesday 28th September, 1pm, Leeds Central Library. Free to attend – book here
Hyde Park Picture House Screening of ‘South’ (1919) with Introduction
South is the original film of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1914-1916 expedition on the Endurance. Often said to be the world’s first documentary feature.
Wednesday 14th September, 6pm, Leeds Central Library. Free to attend – book here
Heritage Tour of Leeds Central Library
A variety of heritage tours are available for FREE throughout the festival. For more information on dates, times and how to book here
Interested in the Leeds Tapestry? Sign up for the FREE tour covering intricate needlework and the fascinating story behind the creation. book here |
