From an art deco cinema to the M&S Archive, Jenny Elliott shares some of Leeds’ must-see hidden gems during the city’s Year of Culture.
Leeds has long been known for its energy and innovation, but now this former industrial powerhouse is showcasing its playful side.
Built on the back of the wool trade, the city retains a reputation for enterprise and commerce: it’s a place of swish shopping arcades, shiny tech startups and financial services giants. Not the obvious choice, then, for a cultural weekend away.
But this West Yorkshire city is beginning to shout louder about its often overlooked creative side and is holding a year-long celebration of culture, a spirited response to Brexit having derailed its bid to become European Capital of Culture.
The lineup of workshops, festivals, exhibitions and installations aims to reveal what locals have long since known...Keep reading on The Guardian.
Leeds has long been known for its energy and innovation, but now this former industrial powerhouse is showcasing its playful side.
Built on the back of the wool trade, the city retains a reputation for enterprise and commerce: it’s a place of swish shopping arcades, shiny tech startups and financial services giants. Not the obvious choice, then, for a cultural weekend away.
But this West Yorkshire city is beginning to shout louder about its often overlooked creative side and is holding a year-long celebration of culture, a spirited response to Brexit having derailed its bid to become European Capital of Culture.
The lineup of workshops, festivals, exhibitions and installations aims to reveal what locals have long since known...Keep reading on The Guardian.