Posts

Rooted in History: Zea Mays
Collections, Colonial Histories, Featured, Natural ScienceCorn is more than just a food. Discover its many uses and fascinating history, explored through the herbarium specimens in the Leeds collection.

Combat Boots in British Subculture
Collections, Dress & Textiles, FeaturedDelve into the history of combat boots, which in the last 60 years have been adopted by a wide range of social groups trying to create an image of power.

Rooted in History
Collections, Featured, Natural ScienceLeeds is home to thousands of dried plant specimens. Discover the fascinating history of the collection, which is the focus of an exciting new project.
Events

Easter Holidays – Sport in Leeds
All, Events, School HolidayExplore our rich sporting collections and find out more about the history of sports in Leeds, as well as sharing your own sporting stories.

Easter Holidays – Masks and Masquerade
All, Events, School HolidayJoin to us this Easter to find out why people wear masks and how different cultures use them for protection, disguise, performance, or entertainment.

February Half Term: Sensational Shells
All, Events, Half Term, School HolidayJoin us in February half term for a session all about shells from our huge mollusc collection.