Leeds Grand Theatre has stood at the top of New Briggate for over 140 years. Join us on a tour of the theatre and find out about some of the people and events that have shaped the history of ‘The Grand Old Lady of Leeds’.
Join performance artist Harry Clayton-Wright as they share their research journey for an upcoming and exciting project, offering an alternative history of New Briggate involving stories of protest, cult films and from The Plaza cinema.
Nigel Grizzard, Leeds Jewish historian, leads a tour focussing on the Jewish involvement in the area.
St John’s church is packed with 17th-century pews to seat a large urban congregation.
Hyde Park Picture House will be hosting a short walking tour to visit some of the many historical cinema locations in the city centre, culminating at the old cinemas of New Briggate.
