Leeds Artist Jacob Kramer by Chris Nickson
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...
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Swallows, Amazons, the Anarchist and the Russian Revolution, by Chris Nickson
Think you know about Arthur Ransome? This month Chris Nickson tells us about the Leeds born author’s secret and sometimes dangerous life. We often believe we understand a writer through his or her work....
Less Than 3 Weeks Left to Enter The Walter Swan Short Story Prize 2017-18.
There’s less than 3 weeks left to enter The Walter Swan Short Story Prize 2017-18 which was launched at the Northern Short Story Festival in June. There’s publication for 20 writers in the competition’s anthology...
Death in the Stars by Frances Brody
Calling all Kate Shackleton fans! Frances Brody tells us about her ninth mystery, Death in the Stars, in advance of its publication on Thursday 5 October. When I was about eight years old and attending...
A Bad Winter. Samantha Priestley’s Second Novel To Be Published by Armley Press
A Bad Winter, Samantha Priestley’s second novel for Armley Press, is a supernatural tale set among the wintry hills of Derbyshire, where a crime of passion sends reverberations down through the ages. The story flits...
Love Arts Festival 2017 is Back!
Love Arts Festival 2017 will take place from 4-18 October at venues across Leeds. There’s a packed programme, too many events to name but you can check out the list here. Our pick is...
The Shed Crew. In Conversation with Rod Dixon, Artistic Director of Red Ladder Theatre Company and Writer Kevin Fegan
Wednesday 27 September, 1.00-2pm, Room 700, Central Library, Leeds. Your chance to come along and hear Rod Dixon, Artistic Director of Red Ladder Theatre Company and Kevin Fegan ,writer of the stage production, discussing the subjects...
It’s All About the Heritage by Chris Nickson
This weekend is Heritage Open Days and you will be spoilt for choice. If you’re in Leeds, then Chris Nickson picks out a few of the must sees to help you make the most...
Chris Nickson – On Tour with WPC Lottie Armstrong
Chris Nickson is the author of several historical crime novel series set in Leeds. The Year of the Gun is the second appearance of WPC Lottie Armstrong. You can catch up with Chris and Lottie on...
The Changing Face of Leeds by Chris Nickson
This month Chris Nickson takes a look at how Leeds’ buildings have evolved over the centuries and what that has meant to the city. When you think of Leeds and its architecture, what do...