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400 Years of Leeds

Heritage Open Day: Join us to discover stories of a city and its people, from the 1600s to the present day. See the story of Leeds revealed by archives and objects held in Cultural Collections at the University of Leeds. Drop in to find out about 400 years of Leeds’ histories. Discover more about the city through our Cultural Collections. From 17th century tokens, to modern media, explore the lives of people who have made Leeds what it is today.

Coin-lovers will enjoy seeing tokens produced in Leeds. These were made to fill a gap in a national shortage of small change. The tokens are a fascinating insight into commerce in the city. They feature names, occupations and bears!

Delve into Leeds' industrial history with archives of textile businesses.
event dateSaturday 19 September
venue addressTreasures of the Brotherton, Parkinson Building, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 9JT
event timesSat 19 Sep:1300 - 1530; Free Entry.
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