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Hello there, Twitter friends! Welcome to another thread from the Local & Family History team #ThrowbackThursday
This week, we're (mainly!) focusing on all things #HeritageOpenDays
Don't forget, you can see all of our upcoming events in our programme: https://bit.ly/2RpNmeO
This week, we're (mainly!) focusing on all things #HeritageOpenDays
Don't forget, you can see all of our upcoming events in our programme: https://bit.ly/2RpNmeO
Today's the day!
The final parts of our #HeritageOpenDays trail of secret green spaces in the centre of Leeds - just two more stops to go!
First up, the #HiddenNature of Sovereign Square: https://secretlibraryleeds.net/2020/09/17/hidden-nature-sovereign-square/
Part 2 is at 3.30pm...
#ThrowbackThursday #LibrariesFromHome
The final parts of our #HeritageOpenDays trail of secret green spaces in the centre of Leeds - just two more stops to go!
First up, the #HiddenNature of Sovereign Square: https://secretlibraryleeds.net/2020/09/17/hidden-nature-sovereign-square/
Part 2 is at 3.30pm...
#ThrowbackThursday #LibrariesFromHome
Check out the Secret Library blog to see the whole #HiddenNature trail (so far): https://secretlibraryleeds.net/local-history/leeds-heritage-trails/hidden-nature-heritage-trail/
#ThrowbackThursday #LibrariesFromHome
Image (c) Leeds Libraries
#ThrowbackThursday #LibrariesFromHome
Image (c) Leeds Libraries
While you're on the Secret Library, why not take a look at our #HeritageOpenDays trail from 2019?
#PowerAndProtest traces the hidden history of politics & uprising in the city centre: https://secretlibraryleeds.net/local-history/leeds-heritage-trails/power-and-protest
#LibrariesFromHome #ThrowbackThursday
Image (C) Leeds Libraries
#PowerAndProtest traces the hidden history of politics & uprising in the city centre: https://secretlibraryleeds.net/local-history/leeds-heritage-trails/power-and-protest
#LibrariesFromHome #ThrowbackThursday
Image (C) Leeds Libraries
We featured Back-Chat on this thread last week - a great archive of oral histories in the @Yeadoncentre area
The most recent interview on the site is of Andy Briggs, born 1953: https://back-chat.org.uk/andy-briggs.aspx
#ThrowbackThursday #LibrariesFromHome
Images (c) http://Back-Chat.org.uk
The most recent interview on the site is of Andy Briggs, born 1953: https://back-chat.org.uk/andy-briggs.aspx
#ThrowbackThursday #LibrariesFromHome
Images (c) http://Back-Chat.org.uk
Thursday also means #ThrowbackThursday time!
Today's image from our Leodis archive shows shops on the corner of the Upper Head Row and New Briggate; they all closed prior to the opening of the Lewis's building on this day in 1932
#LibrariesFromHome
Image (c) Leeds Libraries
Today's image from our Leodis archive shows shops on the corner of the Upper Head Row and New Briggate; they all closed prior to the opening of the Lewis's building on this day in 1932
#LibrariesFromHome
Image (c) Leeds Libraries
Finally today, another #HeritageOpenDays treat!
Head over to Leodis to find some guided tours in photos:
1. our Central Library: https://bit.ly/3hv6h2j
2. LGBT+ Leeds: https://bit.ly/2ZH4am5 (curated by @wyqueerstories)
Until next time!
Images (c) Leeds Libraries
Head over to Leodis to find some guided tours in photos:
1. our Central Library: https://bit.ly/3hv6h2j
2. LGBT+ Leeds: https://bit.ly/2ZH4am5 (curated by @wyqueerstories)
Until next time!
Images (c) Leeds Libraries
