This month Chris Nickson reminds us that Leeds was very nearly a motorway city where the car would have been king and much of Leeds’ architectural gems reduced to rubble in the name of progress. Have […]
The State of the Arts aims to bring you news, reviews and recommendations for things to attend as well as being a 24/7 resource to discover information about all that’s going on in Leeds and
Have you ever thought of volunteering for a festival or just getting involved with something you are passionate about? We all did and three years down the line, the Big Bookend is fast becoming part
What’s not to like? Mick McCann and John Lake are looking for new writing talent. Go on, give it a go. They are slightly bonkers, of course, but that’s part of the charm and there’s
This year’s Hook lecture will be given by writer and novelist Sara Maitland Bread and Roses connecting Justice and Joy. Thursday 13th November, 7.30pm at Leeds Minster, LS2 7DJ. Admission is free but by ticket only.
Our guest author this week is Rob Endeacott who explains why he has written about the Stranglers and how he went about finding the right angle for Peaches. You can catch Rob speaking about music writing
Are you an avid reader of crime fiction? Do you devour history books? Is music your passion? If the answer to any or all of these is yes, then we have three free events in
Chris Nickson’s October instalment for the Big Bookend blog takes us to Kirkstall Abbey. Read on to learn the history of one of Leeds’ most fascinating and picturesque sites. Live in Leeds and you know Kirkstall
‘Shell Shock’ is a term that is used loosely now. A lottery winner is ‘shell shocked’ at the size of their win, or a footballer similarly affected having scored the winning goal in a cup
