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Leeds Heritage
Open Days 2021
A Free City-Wide Festival of Heritage
10th–19th September
www.heritageopendays.org.uk
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A ‘Deliciously Different’ Festival Ready, Steady...Explore!
Hippocrates lived between 460 and As Deputy Leader of Leeds City Council Indoors, outdoors, live, and online – all on the menu for Heritage Open Days
370BC and was reputed to have said ‘Let and Executive Member for Economy, 2021.
food be thy medicine and medicine be Culture & Education, it gives me huge
thy food’. Had he been a physician during pleasure to introduce this booklet Two years have passed since we recomend that you search for events
the last 18 months I suspect he would showcasing the fantastically diverse encouraged HODs visitors to ‘explore happening on the same day in nearby
have been on Sage as these are wise range of events on offer as part of this every corner’ of our great city. Since venues. Look out for ‘doubles’ in Kippax
words. year’s Heritage Open Days. then, we have been confined to walks and at The Holbeck, Castleton Mill in
He would most definitely have I am passionate about the city’s culture from home, discovering, and often being Armley and the Rivers Meet Cafe in
championed the theme for this year’s and am delighted to see such an surprised by, what was on our doorstep. Methley, as well as a feast of events in
Heritage Open Days, ‘Edible England’, incredible array of events available both Now we can venture further afield again Calverley and Otley.
and would have encouraged us all to in person and online, allowing a more so why not take advantage of some of Returning to this year’s theme of ‘Edible
‘empty the larder, preheat the oven and inclusive festival than ever before. the many walks in the programme this England’ and quoting our friends Trio
set the table’. You can join a walk around the year. What better way to discover an Literati (who will be appearing at two
As in all the previous 27 years, Leeds Headingley Hill, Hyde Park and area of the city you don’t know so well venues this year) ‘there is something
Civic Trust is delighted to invite you Woodhouse Moor Conservation areas than in the company of a knowledgeable to suit every palate’ in this year’s
to what will be a veritable feast of our in the company of local historian Tony and enthusiastic local guide? programme including the best coffee,
culinary heritage and culture here in Ray or you can settle back at home and As this year’s theme is ‘Edible England’ the best ice cream, and the best beer
Leeds. There will be a mix of in-person enjoy a dance workshop with Minoti we sometimes included details of places that Leeds has to offer – if you know
and digital events making it bigger and Parikh exploring the emotions that you to enjoy delicious local refreshments where to look!
better than ever before! feel when you eat, cook, and think about before and/or after your walk. This booklet gives a great ‘flavour’ of
I should like to take this opportunity the food and culture whilst engaging in Other outdoor events will include live the festival, but you should head to:
to thank all the volunteers who will be movement-based activities inspired by performances from the Rock Choir, www.heritageopendays.org.uk for
giving up time and expertise for what I Indian classical dance. Briggate Morris and the Leeds Silver comprehensive and up to date listings.
hope will be a welcome break from the All of these activities are completely free Steel Sparrows band. We wouldn’t want you to miss out! If you
last eighteen months. If you’d like to get of charge so do have a look through this don’t have internet access, your local
Leeds Heritage Open Days 2020 was library will be happy to help you access
involved in planning next year’s events, booklet or head to the Heritage Open nearly all online. The Trust was pleased
then please get in touch with us at the Days website for late additions and plan the HODs website and book events.
and encouraged by the enthusiasm and
Trust - . your week. Many events are bookable number tuning-in. You can still enjoy This year venues will be working hard to
This year the festival runs from the 10th so do book early as they tend to fill up online events this year so look out for make your visit safe so please carefully
to the 19th of September. The launch quickly. talks on a variety of local topics many for more details as both online and in
event will be a blue plaque unveiling of which have the advantage of being person events may require pre-booking.
commemorating the Revd Percy ‘Don’ Thank you and Happy HODs 2021! available to watch throughout the Have a great festival!
Robins, the founder of St George’s Crypt. festival.
To help you enjoy more events this year
Jonathan Pryor
Jane Taylor without too much travelling we highly
Deputy Leader of Leeds City Council
Leeds Civic Trust Chair
N.B. Leeds Civic Trust publishes this booklet with care. We have
tried to ensure details are correct at the time of printing and
therefore cannot be held responsible for subsequent changes.
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Greed, guilt and gruel at Otley Sunny Bank Mills & Archive - “Stories Back-to-back houses and their Blue Plaques of Leeds
Courthouse! from the Mill canteen, tea breaks communities in Harehills, Leeds Hear about the Blue Plaques featured in
Discover shady stories and vicious villains
and fuddles” A 50 minute pre-recorded talk about the new book “Blue Plaques of Leeds:
from the past. There are court cases An opportunity to see a unique back-to-back houses in Leeds with a The Next Collection”. A fascinating
about theft and poaching as well as collection. Sharing the stories of the special focus on Harehills. A journey from insight into the people, buildings and
details of prisoners’ food, police officers’ Mill and the workers who made our the 18th century origins of the house type events celebrated in the Civic Trust’s Blue
canteen refreshments and magistrates’ textile heritage. Sunny Bank Mills are to the Victorian / Edwardian houses that Plaques scheme. Co-author Dr. Kevin
teatime, all available live and on-line. organsising multiple events both in- still stand in Harehills today. Grady is our speaker.
person and online so it’s really worth
See Heritage Open Days website for searching for more details. Anytime - no booking required Anytime - no booking required
more details
See Heritage Open Days website for
more details
War and Peace in Medieval Times– Delightful discussions about food Friars’ tuck
a display at Methley St Oswald’s through Indian dance with Minoti Experienced and knowledgeable Kirkstall
Church Parikh Abbey Visitor Guide’s Jane Abramson
On Saturday 18th September The Frei Minoti’s workshops are filled with and Lorraine Harding tells the story of
Compagnie present displays in the laughter and creativity and include medieval monks’ diets. Hear about the
churchyard which recreate life - both on engaging movement-based activities that strict early dietary rules, what the monks
the battlefield and in the home - from the are inspired by Indian classical dance. ate, where it came from and how it was
time of the War of the Roses. The Grade cooked
See page 7 for more details.
I listed church is open for both weekends.
Anytime - book online Anytime - book online
See Heritage Open Days website for
more details
Take A Seat!
If you need a rest, why not stop off at
Heritage & Nature Along the Aire & High Royds (now Chevin Park): the
one of the benches on the Leeds Civic Calder Navigation - A Virtual Walk Lost World of a Victorian Asylum
Trust ‘Take A Seat’ Bench trail? This one Roderic Parker guides us along this Join local historian Clive Woods for an
is located at Guiseley Wells and features historic waterway which provided a online talk outlining the history of the
artwork by Lucy Phillips inspired by vital trading link to the North Sea and former High Royds Hospital. Proviously
stories told by local residents describing beyond. Observing interesting historical delivered in-person - but always
how they used the natural environment and contemporary landmarks and the oversubscribed and hugely popular, this
to cope with the negative impact on their abundance of nature (often in artistic is a great opportunity to not miss out...
mental health during the first lock-down. form) that can be found along the way. and not even having to leave the house!
Benches are located all over Leeds. To Anytime - no booking required Anytime - book online
find out more visit leedcivictrust.org.uk
#takeaseatleeds
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Greed, Guilt & Gruel! Spice Up Your Life!
Find out why there is a flying chicken in Otley Courthouse, hear about
vicious villains, tales of poaching, and follow the food trail around the A workshop filled with laughter and creativity.
courthouse.
Minoti Parikh is an Indian classical dancer
Head to Otley Courthouse for a look story telling and children’s workshops with over 16 years experience in creating
behind the scenes of this former with local storyteller Vickie Orton. workshops which aim to introduce you to
Victorian police house and cell block. dance as a medium which improves both
Finally why not join the ‘Beat Walk’ physical and mental well-being
You will discover shady stories and following the route of a 1950’s police
vicious villains from the past. Hear court officer round the streets of Otley. Her workshops are filled with laughter
cases about theft and poaching as well as and creativity and include engaging
details of prisoners’ food, police officers’ movement-based activities that are
canteen refreshments and magistrates’ Event Times inspired by Indian classical dance.
tea time, all available live and on-line. Saturday 11 September: 1000 to 1600 Through dance exercises, mindfulness,
poetry, and storytelling you will be
You can follow the ‘Food Trail’ round the Booking Details uplifted and filled with joy!
Courthouse, discovering the part that Pre-booking: Required
food played in the police station, cells In this workshop you will explore the
Booking Contact: Courthouse Reception emotions that you feel when you eat
and court cases in Otley for over 100
years and most importantly find out why Call: 01943 467466 food, cook food, and think about the
there are flying chickens! food and its relationship to our culture.
Email: admin@otleycourthouse.org.uk
How can these actions and emotions
And if that isn’t enough you can also Go to: www.otleycourthouse.org.uk positively impact our mental well-being?
watch the crime and food related drama
created by local community theatre As we journey through the history
group ‘Otley Players’ or take part in the of Indian classical dance, Minoti will
introduce movements based on some of
the spices used to flavour Indian dishes -
The workshop will be a fun, engaging,
culturally diverse and uplifting
experience for all!
Event Times
Don’t forget you can head to the
Sunday 19 September: 1030-1230
Heritage Open Days website and
Pre-Book by searching for ‘Indian dance’ search for events in your area! Scan
on the Heritage Open Days website
here to be taken straight there!
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The Leeds Library – Sunday Live The Oldest Churches In Leeds
Streamed Tour Broadcasts Prof. Joyce Hill brings to life the early
The Leeds Library will present a series history of Leeds through the history of its
of live streamed broadcasts to online churches. A fascinating online talk. Joyce
audiences that will give a behind the will also be hosting a special ‘in person’
scenes look at the stunning Library event for Heritage Open Days at Leeds
building and present some of the cultural Minster.
gems of the Library collection.
Anytime - no booking required
Sun 12 & 19 / 1200-1600
Leeds Kirkgate Market
Leeds Echoes - Walking Through Medieval Leeds - A Virtual Walk
Time
Professor Joyce Hill takes us on a virtual
A four part series of audio walks taking a tour of the city centre of Leeds and tells
closer look at selected areas of Leeds. the story of the development of medieval Top Ten Leeds with writer, Kim Revill Trading Stories: The John Evan
Find a quiet spot, and join ‘guide’ Shaun Leeds and how traces of these early
Join writer Kim Revill in conversation
Bedford Library of Furniture History
Page on this relaxing and immersive beginnings of our city can still be found
as she whittles down her 111 unmissable University of Leeds
journey through our imagined streets and to this day.
places in Leeds to her ultimate top 10. Join our team for an insight into work
city. Kim’s recently published ‘111 Places in
Anytime - no booking required on the John Evan Bedford Library of
Leeds that you shouldn’t miss’ is a travel Furniture History. Find out about this
Anytime - no booking required
guide with a difference - offering quirky remarkable collection, hear about the
and often missed gems that Leeds has to cataloguing project and see some
Shopping at Leeds Kirkgate Market Statues Sculpture & Ornamentation offer selected highlights of the rare books,
“What do you fancy for tea tonight?”.
in Leeds archives and ephemera.
Anytime - no booking required
Join Rob Kilner as he takes us on a virtual Leeds Civic Trust Director Martin
tour of Europe’s largest indoor market, Hamilton takes you on a virtual tour of Thu 16 / 1300-1400
the historic Leeds Kirkgate Market. the city of Leeds through its sculpture,
statues and ornamentation: the city’s
Anytime - no booking required representation in physical form.
Yorkshire Pudding Festival
Anytime - no booking required
Straight outta Yorkshire, and with a
multicultural twist: The Yorkshire Pudding
Festival, as experienced in Leeds’
Telebars and Tinned Jam: The The Changing Face of Cinema in splendid Victorian Kirkgate Market.
History of Food at M&S Leeds
Anytime - No booking required
Did you know M&S had in-store ice- Join us for a virtual walk round Leeds
cream counters in the 1920s? Join us City Centre, showcasing the fascinating
to explore the delicious history of M&S history of cinema in Leeds with guide Did You know... ?
Food. (M&S Co Archive) Garance Rawinsky. You can eat a Yorkshire Pudding burger
on Leeds’ oldest street, at Wapentake,
Anytime - book online Anytime - no booking required 92 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ
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A Blue Plaque For Percy ‘Don’ St George’s Church was sited in an to women, children, and families.
Robins - Founder of St George’s
area of Leeds hit hardest and his War widows and their families were
challenge was to transform the huge, supplied with food and clothing and
damp decaying space into a beacon of church members were rallied to provide
Crypt friendship and support.
A team of volunteers, led by Revd. Don
support for immigrants who had been
brought to the UK to work in the mills;
Robins transformed St George’s Crypt many of whom had been prisoners of
To mark the launch of this year’s Heritage Open Days, Leeds Civic Trust will from a cold, dark, rubbish filled space war.
be unveiling a Blue Plaque for Revd. Percy ‘Don’ Robins, celebrating the life into a day shelter for the homeless,
and work of the man that founded St George’s Crypt as a place of refuge for offering food, companionship, and
the city’s homeless. support.
Don worked tirelessly until his death
in 1948. Thousands turned out for his
funeral.
His work formed the foundation of what
has continued to this day.
Its core values remain: ‘to support
homeless and vulnerable people in Leeds
to achieve stable and positive lives.
The charity works with an attitude of
acceptance and engagement’.
Born in Aldershot in 1900 Don, one of He studied with the Anglican Church
seven children, experienced a happy and in Cambridge and was ordained in With thanks to The Thoresby Society and
secure childhood. When war broke out in 1927. Three years later he applied for a St George’s Crypt for this illuminating
1914, he was still at school but as soon as vacancy in Leeds. The Trustees for St biography.
he turned 16, he enlisted. George’s Church, despite his young age By the end of the year the Crypt had also
Between 1915 and 1919 he became an and inexperience, could see his potential become a night shelter providing beds
and he was appointed Vicar. for around 40 men. The support also Event Times
officer in the Royal Flying Corps. At
only 19 years of age, he was awarded an In 1930, Leeds was in the grip of The grew to include clothing and medical Friday 10th September: 14.00
Air Force Cross. On leaving the RFC he Great Depression. The streets were filled care. For more information head to:
joined a civilian airline. Despite the life of with men seeking work, with no money Don was a warm, inspiring, and www.heritageopendays.org.uk
a pilot being well paid and adventurous it for food, many homeless and without persuasive character, his talks and radio
was not enough for Don, and he felt the hope. show appearances secured donations Pre-booking: Not Required
calling for a more spiritual vocation. that helped to employ full-time staff so
that the Crypt could extend its support
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Adel Quaker Meeting House, Aireborough Historical Society - Bridge United Reformed Church, Briggate Morris Comes Home
LS16 6BA Edible Aireborough, Yeadon Town Otley, LS21 1RW - adjacent to Turks Head Yard
Quaker meeting house and burial ground
Hall, LS19 7PP Otley Bridge Church is a listed building
entrance, LS1 6HB
dating from the 19th century. Learn more Join Aireborough Historical Society for; dating from the late 19th Century. Open Come along to Briggate and enjoy the
about the Quaker denomination. Visitors exhibition of artefacts, ephemera and for self-guided tours, viewing of the East enthusiastic dancing of Briggate Morris.
are free to see the inside of the meeting photographs of growing food, recipes Window commemorating those who Morris will perform dances from Leeds
house and wander around the burial and utensils throughout the years in served in the First World War, treasure and further afield in the industrial North
ground and garden. Aireborough. Tours of the iconic Yeadon hunt, and displays. Light refreshments West tradition. You will be tapping your
Town Hall renovations. will be available. feet before you know it!
Sun 12 / 1230-1600
Sat 11 Sun 12 / 1000-1400 Town Hall Sat 11 / 10.00-14.00 Mon 13 / 1930-2000 & 2030-2100
Tours 1100 1300 approx
All Saints’ Church, Barwick-in-Elmet All Souls Church, Blackman Lane Calverley Village Heritage Walk & Calverley Methodist Chapel,
LS15 4EA LS7 1LW Quiz - a walk round Calverley in the LS28 5PS
Visit our historic Norman church with its A magnificent and imposing chucrh and
1920s, LS28 5QQ Calverley Methodist Chapel opened in
Anglo-Saxon stones and we will tell you the last designed by Gilbert Scott. Grade A self-guided circular walk around 1872 and is Grade II listed. Imagine the
about its history. The late 15/early 16th II* and includes a memorial to Dr Hook, the historic village of Calverley. Learn church as it was in Victorian times and
century porch where penitents received Vicar of Leeds. about Calverley in the past and have fun maybe sample a Victorian Sunday School
absolution before entering the church. answering the quiz. picnic or solve a murder mystery.
Fri 10 / 1100-1500 Sat 11 / 1000-1500 See other events happening in Calverely. See other events happening in Calverely.
Sat 11 / 1100- 1500 Wed 15 / 1400-1600 Sun 12 1200-1500
Sat 11 / 1000-1500 Sun 12 / 1100-1500 Sat 11 Sat 18 / 1000-1600 Sun 12 Sun 19 /
Sat 18 / 1100-1500 Sun 19 / 1130-1500 1200-1600
Beckett Street Cemetery LS9 7BH Bramhope Methodist Church,
Gain an insight into the lives of Victorian
LS16 9AA
Leeds - where 180,000 citizens are Bramhope Methodist Church is 125
buried. There will be opportunities to find years old this September! Methodists
relatives graves, so bring some details have worshipped in the village since the Church of The Epiphany, Gipton,
with you. 1770s. Come and find out why this grade LS9 6SW
II listed building is known locally as the
Fri 10 / Wed 15 Fri 17 / 1100 ‘Cathedral of the Dales’. Visitors can view the ‘Jazzy’ style stained
glass windows by Christopher Webb in
Sat 18 / 1000-1400 this grade I listed 20th century Bishop
Burrough’s Memorial Church by N.F.
Cachemaille-Day.
Sat 18 / 1100-1300 Sun 19 / 1130-1300
Did You know, fizzy pops from Leeds... ?
Joseph Priestley invented carbonated
water in Leeds in 1767
Briggate Morris
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Edible England Open Morning and Explore and Discover! A Self- Guided Town Walk Wetherby, LS22 Hollybush Conservation Centre,
Church Tours, St Edmund’s Parish guided Walking History Trail at New Start your walk along the banks of the
LS5 3BB
Church, LS8 1JN Briggate, LS1 River Wharfe. See our Leaping Salmon, Join us for Hollybush Conservation
A great Yorkshire welcome awaits with A fun and family friendly downloadable visit the Georgian Bath House and Centre’s Open Day on Sunday 19th
food stalls, refreshments and tours round walking trail, exploring New Briggate and Gardens and the Council Offices. Hear September! Come and enjoy a stroll in
our church. Dating from 1907 this turn the surrounding area. Answer the quiz interesting facts about Wetherby’s past the nature gardens and a coffee and cake
of the century church was built to befit questions for the chance to win exciting and present. in the cafe.
its location - come and see what they prizes!
Sun 19 / 1400-1530 Sun 19 / 1100-1500
achieved!
Anytime - no booking required
Sat 11 / 1000-1400
Famous Leeds Folk We May Have Horsforth Village Museum, LS18 5JB Kirkstall Forge Exhibition, LS5 3BF
Forgotten, LS12 5HY Discover the history of the first known An exhibition that will share photographs
The Lancasterian School Room welcomes church (from around 1587) on Horsforth’s from the past, items from the Kirkstall
Michael Meadowcroft for a talk about village green. Uncover the secrets of Forge Archive and artefacts found during
Leeds personalities. The city has had its the Bell Chapel which sat opposite the excavation.
fair share of great men and women and the museum. You can choose a short Many other fantastci Forge events are
a few real villains. Who will be included? circular walk around the area with a map happening - see the Heritage Open Days
Now that is the question! Did You know... ? revealing historical sites and facts you webiste for full details.
may walk pass and never notice.
That ‘Dripping Riots’ took place in Leeds Mon 13 Sat 18 / 0900-1700
Fri 17 / 1400
in 1865? Eliza Stafford was unjustly Sat 11 Sun 12 / 1000-1600
accused of stealing dripping from
her employer & 1500 people rioted in
support of her.
Friends of St John’s, Farsley History Gledhow Valley Bath House, LS8 Leeds Minster, LS2 7DJ
Day, LS28 5DJ Come and find out about the well Church open for general visiting with
Photographic display of the area as it preserved and unique bath house, set in volunteer guides available. Explore
used to be and also the people. See old the amazing urban woodland area of the the historic interior and memorials of
items that used to be in everyday use. Gledhow Valley Woods. this major church and enjoy the organ
as well as a great display of Auxiliary recitals.
Fire Service items from WW2 by a local Bring the dog, and take a lovely
collector. woodland walk! Fri 10 & Thu 16 Fri 17 / 1100-1300
Organ recital 1300 Wed 15 / 1100-1400
Sat 11 / 1000-1600 Sun 19 / 1330-1630
Leeds Minster
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Oulton Institute, LS26 8SX Pop-up New Briggate Exhibition, St
The Oulton Institute was built in three
Johns Church, LS2 8JD
stages, on land given to the village by An exciting pop-up exhibition of the
Edmund Calverley of Oulton Hall. history of New Briggate including
photographs, maps and stories.
Now fully renovated and restored, join
our guides and come and have a look for Come and visit us at St Johns Church,
yourself! and share your own stories of life on New
Briggate.
Sat 11 Sat 18 / 1300-1700
Sat 11 / 1100-1500
Middleton Railway
Local history through local churches: Methley Hall - its history and Pudsey Masonic Hall Open Day, Roundhay Park - The Hidden History
an invitation to explore, Leeds reminiscences. rivers MEET cafe and LS28 7RF Meet: Lakeside Car Park, LS8 2JL
Minster, LS2 7DJ crafts, LS26 9EP Guided tours of Pudsey Masonic Hall. An opportunity to visit some of the
From the imposing backdrop of Leeds Members of Methley Archive group invite Learn about its history and the part lesser-known areas of the 700 acre
Minster, join Professor Joyce Hill’s you to an exhibition about Methley Hall Masons have played in the life of Pudsey. Roundhay Park and learn more about its
illustrated lecture as she presents local featuring photographs, documents and The lodge room is very impressive history. Remember to dress according to
history through Leeds churches and the recollections of local people. and contains banners from the various the weather...and bring flat shoes!
issues an invitation to explore further. lodges using the room. There are many
There will also be a mock-up of the Hall interesting artefacts in the building, Sat 18 Sun 19 / 1100 1400
Thu 16 / 1300 to give an idea of its size. including a display of photographs of old
Pudsey in the bar area.
Sun 12 Mon 13 / 1000-1500
Sat 11 Sat 18 /1030–1600
Middleton Railway, LS10 2JQ Otley Parish Church, LS21 3HW Singing for your Supper with the Don’t forget you can head to the
Middleton Railway is the oldest working A Grade I listed medieval church, now
Rock Choir, LS1 Heritage Open Days website and
railway in the world. Now run by a featuring a new display of Anglian cross A special outdoor pop-up performance
search for events in your area!
volunteer organisation and open to the pieces dating from the 8th, 9th and 10th as the sublime Rock Choir bring their Scan here to be taken straight
public. centuries. musical magic to Leeds City Centre. there!
Come to see where the world’s very first Display of historical documents, rolling From Beyonce to The Greatest Showman
successful, load-hauling steam engines presentations, tours for adults and - it will be impossible not to get your feet
ran! children. Light refreshments available. tapping!
Sat 11 Sun 12 Sat 18 Sun 19 / hourly 1000- Sat 11 / 1000-1630 Wed 15 /1400-1430
1500
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Don’t forget you can head to the St. Bartholomew’s Church, Armley, St Marys Stainburn, LS21 2LJ Saint Saviours Church, Richmond
Heritage Open Days website and LS12 1SR Hill, LS9 8LD
This enchanting Norman church, with a
search for events in your area! If you’ve ever been anywhere near stone roof and grey sandstone walls, has Visit this beautiful and inner city church.
Scan here to be taken straight Armley, you will have spotted the fine views over Wharfedale. There will St Saviour’s Church, built in 1845, is
there! magnificent (and tall!) spire of the this be a display featuring the edible delights thought to be the first Anglo Catholic
fine example of a Victorian Church. Why that surround the church. church built outside London.
not pop along and take a closer look?
Anytime – Check opening hours of Sat 11 Sat 18 / 1000-1600 Sun 12 1030-
Sat 11 Sat 18 / 1000-1600 Sun 12 Sun 19 / venue. 1600 Fri 17 1000-1200 Sun 19 1200-1600
0930-1330
St Chads Church, Far Headingley, St Edmund’s Roundhay: ‘Brushed Skelton Grange Environment Centre Sunny Bank Mills & Archive - Stories
LS16 5JT with Light’, LS8 1JN Open Day LS10 1RS from the Mill canteen, tea breaks
Join us for Skelton Grange Environment and fuddles, LS28 5UJ
Fascinating Grade II church in Gothic ‘Brushed with Light’ is a talk and
revival style, featuring an organ, stained exhibition about the making and Centre’s Open Day on Saturday 11th An opportunity to see a unique
glass windows and beautiful grounds. restoration of stained-glass windows with September! Come and enjoy nature collection. Sharing the stories of the Mill
Take time to relax and restore in this particular reference to the windows in St walks, activities and refreshments at our and the workers who made our textile
perfect respite from the busy Otley Road. Edmund’s. award winning eco building and nature heritage.
area. Many more events are happenign at
Sat 11 Sun 12 Sat 18 Sun 19 / 1400-1600 Fri 10 / Tours 1800 Talk 1930 Sunny Bnak Mills.
Sat 11 / 1100-1500
Fri 10 Sat 11 / 1000-1600 Tours 1000
1200 1400 Sun 12 / 1000-1600 Tours
1000 1200 1400
St Hilda’s Church, Cross Green, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Thackray Museum of Medicine -
LS9 0DG Headingley, LS6 2AH Gruel and Graft, LS9 7LN
Built by Yorkshire architect J.T. What a gem! Visit the unusual and tiny Experience the life of a Leeds Union
Micklethwaite in the Anglo-Catholic Lutheran chapel that was once a garage. Workhouse inmate on this exciting new
tradition, opened on 18th September The chapel is probably the smallest walking tour. Follow Matron through
1882. It is a landmark building close to a cathedral in Western Europe. the former workhouse and discover
major gateway into the city. Plain on the what inmates ate, where they slept, and
outside but full of surprises inside! Mon 13 Tue 14 / 1000-1600 Wed 15 / more about the lives of the people who
1000 – 1400 inhabited our building.
Sat 11 Sat 18 / 1000 - 1700 Sun 12 / 1100-
1700 Fri 17 / 1000-1200 Sat 18 / 1000- Fri 10 / 1100-1500 Tours 1130 1400
1700
Sunny Bank Mills
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The Brandling Family in Middleton, Tea and Fancies - a very English
Middleton Park Visitor Centre, pastime, rivers MEET cafe and crafts,
LS10 3SH LS26 9EP
Join this fascinating guided walk round To celebrate ‘Edible England’, join Trio
Middleton Park highlighting aspects Literati for a food and drink themed
of the Brandling Family’s influence as performance in the delightful setting of
Coal Mining magnates and owners of the rivers MEET Craft Cafe in Methley.
the Middleton Estate. Refreshements Many more events are happening in
available to purchase too. Methley - see the Heritage Open Days
website for full details.
Sun 19 / 1400
Sat 11 / 1600
The Leeds Library
The Church of St Mary Whitkirk, The Leeds Library - Edible England The Leeds Silver Sparrows Steel The Spice Man: George Ratcliffe,
LS15 0AA Book Exhibition, LS1 6AL Band, LS1 Confectioner and Lord Mayor, The
Holbeck, LS11 9QX
Explore this medieval church, a place of The Leeds Library presents a specially Why not finish your Heritage Open Days
continuous worship for over a thousand curated exhibition of cookery, culinary festival with the infectious sounds of Michael Meadowcroft’s talk takes place in
years. There will be exhibits of church and food themed books that will be open the steel pan and let the Silver Sparrows The Holbeck, reputedly the oldest social
history and a collection of church to the public throughout the Heritage musicians sing us out. Feet tapping club in Britain and a building that his
embroideries. New this year: a history Open Day Festival. The Library has more optional, but definitely encouraged! subject George Ratcliffe will have known
talk ‘The Country House and the Parish than 140,000 items in its collection. well. Enjoy a drink before the talk.
Church’. Sun 19 / 1400-1500
Each day - check for opening times Thu 16 / 1400
Fri 10 / 1800-2000 Sat 11 / 1000-1600
Sun 12 / 1400-1600
The Leeds Library – Edible England Victory Garden Allotments, Park “War and Peace in Medieval Times”
Sunday Open Days, LS1 6AL Avenue, LS19 6ER – a display at Methley St Oswald’s
The Leeds Library will open its doors on Visit the allotments for a conducted tour. Church, LS26 9BJ
both Sundays of the Heritage Open Day The tour will discuss the history of the With so many events happening in
Festival providing visitors the chance to site from 1919, gardening features and Methley, we highly recommend adding
see the Edible England book exhibition, site facilities. Tea/coffee and cake will be this beautiful church to your itinerary.
undertake self-guided tours of the served in the communal area. Dating back to the fourteenth century,
Library, sample 18th century food and the building has links with the Tudors,
much much more. Did You know... ? Sat 11 Sun 19 / 1300-1700 The Wars of the Roses and the Battle of
Towton
Sun 12 Sun 19 / 1200-1600 M&S were the first shop to sell the pre-
packed sandwich in 1980, it was salmon Sat 11 Sun 12 Wed 15 Sat 18 Sun 19
& tomato!
Check for times & tours
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Making A Great City Better Together Everything we do is through discussion,
debate, events, reports, lobbying and
in the future direction of the Trust. New
members also receive an exclusive Leeds
campaigning. We are a membership-led Civic Trust pin badge.
Q&A with Leeds Civic Trust Director Martin Hamilton charity and most of our work is carried Many members choose to get more
out by volunteers. involved with the work of the Trust
Many readers will know about Leeds Civic Trust through our coordination of by volunteering to join one of its
Heritage Open Days but may be less familiar with the rest of our work. We committees, groups, or activities. From
thought we would sit down with Trust Director Martin Hamilton and ask him visiting development sites and reviewing
a few questions about the Trust’s work and how you can get involved. planning applications to researching an
of our city. The Leeds Civic Trust aspect of the history of the city for a new
historic blue plaques scheme highlights blue plaque, there are lots of ways of
important people, places and events that getting involved in our work.
have shaped our city over the centuries – Can I volunteer and not be a ‘member’?
we have erected some 180 blue plaques
over the last 30 years. Our latest blue Yes! We welcome your support in any
plaque for the founder of St George’s form. Please get in touch letting us
Crypt is being unveiled for Heritage know your area of interest and we can
Open Days this year. help you to find role within our family of
volunteers.
We are also concerned about the city’s
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We also have a corporate membership
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been based in a quirky pair of shops on may spot our painted benches from history. We also offer our members
Wharf Street in the centre of Leeds. our current “Take A Seat” initiative priority booking for all events, a discount
Give some examples of the work throughout the city) and we have been on those events where we charge a fee,
undertaken by the Trust involved in the competition for the and a discount on Leeds Civic Trust
redesign of City Square. publications. As a member you have a
We take an interest in telling the story
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Pottage, Gingerbread and Marzipan! boils and then the breadcrumb and spice
mixture is mixed into the honey. The
touch. To make marzipan is very labour
intensive – a simple household couldn’t
resulting doughy mixture is rolled out on either afford the ingredients (almonds,
Frei Compagnie give us a ‘pottage history’ of medieval food. a surface, left to cool and then cut into sugar, rose water – all imported at great
pieces and arranged on plates (the above expense) nor the time to make marzipan.
was for a Christmas party!). It can be
sprinkled with sugar if desired.
Spices were imported and expensive so
to make, serve and eat gingerbread was
something only the wealthy could do.
Thanks to Alex Harrison from Frei
At Frei Compagnie living history events, Pottage Compagnie for sharing these fascinating
we always present a medieval food table food facts!
Pottage or potage basically means
as part of our display. Not only is this of ‘something cooked in a pot’. Pottage is
interest to the public who visit us, it also a thick soup or stew mainly made from Frei Compagnie is a re-enactment
serves as our lunch (breakfast, second vegetables and grains and was a staple group, interpreting aspects of 15th
breakfast, elevenses, luncheon, afternoon of the diet of the ‘ordinary’ medieval Hippocras served alongside dates with century English martial and civil society,
tea, dinner and supper…!). However, not person in the 15th Century. marzipan. with particular focus on the Wars of the
all we serve would have been the usual Roses period and the Battle of Towton.
It could be kept on a fire over a few Hippocras (or hypocras or hipocras) is
diet of the majority of medieval people.
days, some of it eaten and then more a wine based drink. Red wine is gently They are appearing as part of events
The ’basics’ for the everyday person ingredients added – anything that could heated and sugar added. Once the held at Calverley Old Hall. You can
would consist of pottage, bread and be grown or caught! If able (i.e. if you sugar has dissolved then the mixture see them in action on Saturday 11th &
cheese (supplemented with things they lived near a river) or if wealthy, then fish is removed from the heat and a spice Sunday 12th September.
could grow or catch) whilst for those or fresh meat would be added to it too. mixture is added, left for a period of
of wealth the diet was far more varied time and then the liquid is strained and
and included fresh vegetables, fruit and Gingerbread Festival tip: Check out all the events
served at the end of meals along with
meat / fish. Expensive, imported sugar, Gingerbread was unlike the gingerbread sweetmeats or wafers. As spices were happening in Calverley
dried fruits and spices would be used we know and enjoy today. The medieval very expensive they were an indication Pre-booking: Please check with venue
to enhance flavours and also to indicate recipe calls for ‘stale bread’ which is of high status. Serving hippocras after Head to: www.heritageopendays.org.
wealth and status. then made into breadcrumbs. Spices are a meal to guests could be generous uk/visiting/event/calverley-old-hall
then added to the breadcrumbs – ginger, – or a way to show off one’s wealth!
cinnamon, white pepper and cloves go To find out about their events in general
To our medieval table, we add dates
into this version. Honey is heated until it please head to: www.facebook.com/
with marzipan for that extra, finishing
freicompagnie/
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1930s Inter-war Architecture in Adel A Little Bit of What You Fancy: diets, Bramley - the village that Calverley Old Hall
Join knowledgable host, Janet
remedies and recipes from the past, disappeared The Landmark Trust has owned Calverley
Douglas as she introduces some of the Castleton Mill An absolutley fascinating area of Old Hall since 1981, when it was for sale
architectural aspects of middle-class Dr Emma Storr’s talk will consider Leeds, with a wealth of history and fine in three separate lots. It had long been
residential development in the inter-war hospital and workhouse diets in the buildings. divided into cottages, but under a single
years using Adel Lane and St Helen’s nineteenth century and the remedies landlord, the Thornhill Estate.
Lane as a case study. made at home - and from a fascinating Bramley History Society invite you to You can pick up a copy of ‘Calverley
builidng, does this count as two Heritage rediscover the lost village of Bramley. Village Heritage Walk & Quiz - a walk
Sun 19 / 1400 Open Days events in one?! round Calverley in the 1920s’ here!
Fri 17 / 1000
Fri 10 / 1800 Sat 11 Sun 12 / 1000-1600
A walk by the river with food in mind Adel St John’s Conservation Area Don Robins, St George’s Crypt - Blue Edible Leeds Highlights Talk
Walk Plaque Unveiling Join our Local Studies Librarians as they
Join Hazel Lunn to discover how food
arrived for the people of Leeds before Join local historian Val Crompton Join Leeds Civic Trust as we prepare take you through the highlights of their
the M1 was constructed. The walk will for a guided walk around the Adel to unveil a very special Blue Plaque to Edible Leeds tour. Find out about the
take you from Centenary Bridge to Conservation Area. The walk will end commemorate the founder of St George’s early espresso bars of Leeds, a Victorian
Brewery Wharf, Dock Street, Tetley’s at Adel Church, at approximately 15:45, Crypt, Percy ‘Don’ Robins. St George’s Vegetarian establishment and all about
Adelphi, Royal Armouries, Leeds Dock which will be open for those who wish to Crypt offers care, food and shelter to that time Leeds built an arch out of
and Canary Wharf. Why not return for visit those experiencing homelessness. bread.
lunch to one of the many restaurants and
cafes along the route? Sun 12 / 1400 Fri 10 / 1400 Fri 10 / 1300
Sun 19 / 1030
Aire and Calder Navigation Heritage Edible Leeds Libraries - Our Culinary Farsley Rehoboth Burial Ground
Walk Collections Heritage Day Tour
Roderic Parker is your host as you are Join us for our delectable local history You are invited to tour a 200 year
invited to explore our waterways on this talk all about the culinary classics in old burial ground that for years was
walk from the City Centre to Thwaite Mills out library collections. The Town Hall neglected and untended. It is now being
discovering the rich history and heritage Catering ledger that reveals secrets of reclaimed as a community asset to share
of the area, returning by public transport. banquets for the A-listers of Victoria its heritage, nature and ecology.
Leeds, hear all about Britain’s first craft
Mon 13 / 1400 Thu 16 / 1015 beer house originating right here in this Sun 19 / 1100-1600
Did You know... ? city. And discover the secrets of the
Henderson Relish patents.
Jelly Tots were invented accidentally by
Horsforth born scientist Dr Brian Boffey! Wed 15 / 1300
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Gotts Park and the Yorkshire Red Headingley Hill walkabout
Books of Humphry Repton A walk around the Headingley Hill, Hyde
Discover the history of this well known Park and Woodhouse Moor Conservation
Leeds mansion, its stunning parkland Area in the company of local historian
setting and its original owner Benjamin Tony Ray. Discover some of the influential
Gott. local personalities who lived in the area.
After the talk, take your time and explore
the grounds of Gotts Park. Sat 11 / 1430
Sat 11 / 1400
Kirkstall Forge Heritage Day
Forge Through History - Kirkstall From crops to commuters - an Heritage Pub Walk Holbeck Heritage Walk with Ian and
Forge Heritage Day afternoon walk round Thorner Dennis
“Mine’s a pint”. Join heritage pub
Kirkstall Forge was the longest
village enthusiast Jim Brettell for a guided There is lots to discover about Holbeck
continually used industrial site in the UK. Thorner is an attractive and popular walk round some of the city centre’s so take a leisurely tour with local
In homage to its history, Kirkstall Forge village approximately 8 miles north east most popular examples. There will be historians and all round super stars,
and partners will be hosting a day packed of the city. Discover how the impact of opportunities for refreshments along the Ian and Dennis. The walk include The
with activities celebrating its past, its the railway changed the character of this way...it would be a shame not to really! Holbeck, reputedly the oldest social club
people and its future. once largely agricultural community. in Britain - the Conservation Area and
Wed 15 / 1400 Urban Village developments.
Sat 18 / 1000-1630 Sat 11 / 1400
Thu 16 / 1000
From Mining village to Millenium Funky Fulneck Food Facts
village: the industrial heritage of Step back in time and experience the
Allerton Bywater charm of this unique Fulneck village. Visit
Join local historian Clive Cowell and and enjoy our new exhibition centred
along your journey around Allerton around food, and explore our heritage
Bywater you’ll discover four mines, a museum. Discover more about the
pottery, a nature reserve and a railway! history of the settlement on a guided
tour.
Tue 14 Thu 16 / 1300
Sat 18 / 1030-1600
Fulneck Heritage Museum
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Hyde Park Picture House Project Hyde Park Picture House: Hiding Make an ‘Edible England’ foraging New Briggate/ Grand Quarter
Talk: Looking back as well as in Plain Sight (Leeds City Centre bag! Walking Tour - The History and
forwards Cinema Tour) A special workshop just for Heritage
Regeneration of a City Centre High
Join us at our at our local neighbourhood With so many beloved cinemas now Open Days at rivers MEET in Methley, Street
friends venue, The Left Bank in resigned to history, join our Hiding in a delightful traditional cafe and craft Learn about the fascinating history and
Headingley for a special, one-off heritage Plain Sight Leeds City Centre Cinema centre housed in the former Royal Oak planned regeneration of a city centre
talk looking into our current renovation Tour to rediscover these gems, presented coaching inn, on the old Rothwell to high street on this lunchtime guided tour
project. by the Hyde Park Picture House. Pontefract turnpike road. of the Grand Quarter / New Briggate
area of Leeds, plus a visit to St Johns
Tue 14 / 1830 Sat 12 Sat 18 / 1000 Sat 11 / 1300 1500 Church.
Tue 14 / 1200-1300
Kirkstall Heritage Walk Northern Bloc: the exceptional ice Northern Monk Brewery Tour
cream alchemists, Castleton Mill To celebrate ‘Edible England’ Northern
join the Canal and Rivers Trust for a walk
of the canals around Kirkstall Forge. Definitely an Edible England event! Monk are offering two tours of the
Discover the relationship between the Founder Dirk Mischendahl will tell us how original brewery. Listen to a detailed talk
waterways and industry and how they the Northern Bloc journey started with ‘a about our brewing methods and then
shaped our communities, culture and van and a passion’ in the historic setting pop up to the bar above to enjoy some
heritage. of Castleton Mill, a beautifully restored beer and food.
Part of the irkstall Forge events series - Grade 2 listed former textile mill on the
see website for further details. banks of the Leeds Liverpool Canal. Sun 19 / 1700 1900
Fri 17 / 1000 Fri 10 / 1630
Hyde Park - Hiding In Plain Sight
Lawnswood Cemetery guided walk Leeds Central Library - Heritage St Aidan’s C of E Church, Harehills Tea and Fancies - a very English
Tour pastime
A guided walk round this historic The home of the largest Mosaic in
Victorian cemetery looking specifically at Take a guided tour of this Grade II* listed Northern Europe, which in itself is well Join Trio Literati for a food and drink
“Medical Men in the Cemetery”. The walk Victorian masterpiece in the historic worth the visit. The rest of this grand themed performance in the historic
visits the graves and tells the stories of heart of Leeds. From antique Potts clocks church has lots of very interesting Shadwell Independent Library followed
medical men prominent in their time, and to grinning stone guard dogs, explore the features but don’t take my word for it, by afternoon tea.
buried in the cemetery. secrets behind the scenes of one of the come and see for yourself!
city’s most amazing public buildings. Wed 15 / 1530
Sun 12 / 1400-1530 Fri 10 Sat 11 / 1000-1600
Fri 10 Sat 10 Tue 14 Thu 16 Sat 18 / 1000 Sun 12 1200-1400
Mon 13 Wed 15 Fri 17 / 1400
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The historic village of Kippax The Story of Avro - Yeadon’s Secret
You will see the remains of a Motte and
Wartime Factory
Bailey Castle, a 12th century Church, Aircraft historian Ken Cothliff will tell
traces of later structures and much more the amazing story of one of the largest
in this historic east Leeds village under aircraft factories in the UK. The Avro
the guidance of local and knowledgable factory was assembled in just over
historian Edgar Pickles. 12 months and managed to keep its
presence secret from the enemy.
Fri 17 / 1800
Wed 15 / 1400
The Growing Zone
The Story of Meanwood Welcome to the Growing Zone!
An introduction to the rich and varied Since 2008 the Growing Zone has been
history of Meanwood with local historian uniting people of all ages and abilities in
Peter Smithson. There’s so much to a safe environment where they can learn
discover about the past life of this new skills, make new friends and have
popular Leeds suburb - tales of mills, fun.
quarries, landed gentry, explorers and
quite a few scandals. Fri 17 / 1530
Wed 15 / 1100
The Story Of Avro - Yeadon’s Secret Wartime Factory
The Story of Mabgate Welcome to the Sikh Temple Why does Rothwell have Jaw Bones?
(Gurdwara)
Robert Dyson’s walk will chart the Have you ever wondered why Rothwell
history and development of this tiny Enjoy a warm welcome and introduction has a set of jaw bones? Join Simon
yet dynamic inner city suburb. Discover to the Sikh faith and culture at this north Bulmer of Rothwell and District Historical
the fascinating history of Mabgate, as Leeds Gurdwara. This is the largest Sikh Society to find out.
manorial wastelands gave way to various Temple in Leeds and its stunning interiors
industries which in turn gave way to a include beautiful lattice work and ornate Sat 11 /1100-1200
thriving clothing trade and subsequently domes.
to today’s eclectic mix of creative
activities. Wed 15/ 1000 1100
Mon 13 /1400
Mabgate
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Enjoyed HODs? Then Join Us...
Morley Town Centre Leeds Civic Trust is delighted to support Heritage Open Days here in Leeds
each September. We’re fortunate to have a small group of dedicated
Free To All! volunteers who encourage new activities each year, are on hand to support
every opener and help the public to hear about all the great events.
We hope you have enjoyed this year’s Heritage Open Days, but did you
know that Leeds Civic Trust hosts events throughout the year?
By becoming a member you will be the first to hear about events such as
for more
WEEKENDER me
Heritage Open Days, as well as our popular lectures talks, walks, activities
and visits. Joining costs from £30 a year and members receive the following
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• Priority Booking for all events
24-26 SEPTEMBER 2021 • An enamel pin badge
• Discount on events
"Beryl's Bloomin' Bikes" • Exclusive, Members only events
Morley Arts Festival is relaunching with a • AGM invitation and voting rights
weekend packed with live performances and
• Become a member of groups & committees
community art this September. We are excited
to incorporate a new art commission celebrating • Discount on LCC publications
local champion cyclist Beryl Burton.
Dominating women’s cycle racing in the UK, Beryl • Annual Review
won more than 90 domestic championships, Find out more about becoming a member on our website leedscivictrust.
seven world titles, and setting numerous national org.uk or drop us a line at office@leedscivictrust.org.uk
records. She set a women's record for the 12-hour
time-trial which exceeded the men's record for
two years.
Using an array of bike parts, artist, Imilia Makes
will create a movable structure that folk can
interactive with. Incorporating fabric rags and
painting techniques, visitors to the Festival
Weekender will be able to get involved and help
create this exciting new installation, that will
take residence within Morley Indoor Market Hall
throughout September.
Pop in to Morley over the weekend - we look
forward to seeing you in there!
leedscivictrust.org.uk
leedscivictrust.org.uk @leedscivictrustLeeds Civic Trust Heritage Open Days
Making A Great City Better Together. Heritage Open Days is England’s largest
festival of history and culture, bringing
Leeds Civic Trust is proud of our city and together over 2,000 organisations,
takes inspiration from its acheivements. 5,000 events and 40,000 volunteers.
We celebrate and promote the best of Every year in September, places across
Leeds and its people. the country throw open their doors to
celebrate their heritage, community
Want to find out more? please get in and history.
touch.
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