Yorkshire Writers – 2018 Publications, by Fiona Gell
I’m sure there are many more books either set in Yorkshire or written by Yorkshire writers that are being published in 2018. Here are just a few. I’ll be updating this calendar from time to […]
I’m sure there are many more books either set in Yorkshire or written by Yorkshire writers that are being published in 2018. Here are just a few. I’ll be updating this calendar from time to […]
Much has been written about the Brontës and Yorkshire but guest writer, Helen MacEwan gives us an insight into Charlotte and Emily Brontës’ time in Brussels and how that period, in particular for Charlotte had a
Chris Nickson tells us about the Leeds Library which celebrates its 250th birthday this year. A real gem in the heart of the city. For anything to last for 250 years in Leeds is little
2018 already! How did that happen? Happy New Year to you all. Thank you so much for all your support in 2017. We really did have an excellent year and it’s worth spending a few
It’s December, and that means it’s time for the annual miscellany of strange Leeds history you can use to amaze friends and relatives over those turkey dinners (vegetarian and vegan options available). Of course, everyone
The Saboteur Award winning anthology, Remembering Oluwale, was a partnership project sparked from an idea in 2016 by Max Farrar, Secretary of the David Oluwale Memorial Association (DOMA), for a book that responded to David
Guest writer, Sarah Reay, tells us the story of her Leeds grandfather, Rev Herbert Butler Cowl M.C., an un-sung hero from WW1 who was the only known Army Chaplain to be awarded the Military Cross Medal for exemplary gallantry
Max Farrar tells us about the origins of Leeds West Indian Carnival and the vision of its founder, Arthur France, MBE. A new publication, Celebrate! 50 Years of Leeds West Indian Carnival is out now
This month Chris Nickson writes about Leeds artist Jacob Kramer, a man with his soul on fire. Go upstairs to the East Gallery in the newly-reopened Leeds Art Gallery and you’ll see several works by Jacob