# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Heritage Open Day: 400 Years of Leeds
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us to discover stories of a city and its people, from the 1600s to the present day.

Saturday 19 September, 1pm-3.30pm
Treasures of the Brotherton, Parkinson Building
University of Leeds
Free. Find out more: https://library.leeds.ac.uk/events/event/1900/galleries/1051/heritage-open-day-400-years-of-leeds

Drop in to find out about 400 years of Leeds’ histories. See the story of Leeds revealed by archives and objects held in 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. Learn about the day to day lives of the factory workers. 

And discover our rebellious past through alternative newspapers. Dive into details of grassroots community action and activism. A key part of what makes Leeds Leeds!

 

Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture, takes place between 11 – 20 September 2026. For information about Heritage Open Days and other events please visit their website.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/heritage-open-day-400-years-of-leeds/200030437491355
- **Event Categories**: festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Leeds
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Treasures of the Brotherton, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9JT Leeds, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 53.80752
- **long**: -1.55196
- **full address**: Treasures of the Brotherton, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9JT Leeds, United Kingdom, Leeds, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Heritage Open Day: 400 Years of Leeds
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Heritage Open Day: 400 Years of Leeds being held?
  - **A:** Heritage Open Day: 400 Years of Leeds takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Treasures of the Brotherton, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9JT Leeds, United Kingdom, Leeds, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Heritage Open Day: 400 Years of Leeds?
  - **A:** Heritage Open Day: 400 Years of Leeds is organized by Leeds University Library Galleries.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Heritage Open Day: 400 Years of Leeds is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leeds, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Heritage Open Day: 400 Years of Leeds sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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