
Free learning resources from arts, cultural and heritage organisations.

20 Stories

History of Leeds - Poverty and Riches
How the rich and poor lived in Leeds from the 17th Century to 1900s

Leeds Childhood Memories in Sound
Using primary sources to examine childhood songs and recollections of growing up


Leeds Suffragists
The women (and men) from Leeds who fought for equality


Sorrel and Black Cake: A Windrush Story
Explore stories of the migration and settlement of Windrush migrants and their families


Leeds in Film
A series of films documenting growing up, living, working and leisure time in Leeds from t…

Leeds Explores the World
Explore the world with Isabella Bird, and follow Captain Oates on his Antarctic adventure

Leeds United Football Club (Mens)
The history of the Club from its foundation to its centenary year

Leeds Reformatory Schools
What happened to children in Leeds who broke the law in the past?

Democracy and Child Friendly Leeds
Explores how children can be involved in decision making in Leeds

The People Who Shaped Leeds: Landscape and Architecture
Introducing the people who have been instrumental in shaping the city of Leeds through its…

What Happens When it Floods?
Explore the 2015 Leeds flood, including its impact on the city and people

Who Lives in Leeds?
We are a city that welcomes people. Find some of their stories here.

Myths, Legends and Ghosts of Leeds
Where do ghost stories, myths and legends begin? What makes them so interesting and…

Crime and Punishment in Leeds
How has our attitude to crime and punishment changed since the 1700s?

Growing up in Leeds, Past and Present
Experiences of growing up in Leeds

Campaign and Protest in Leeds – Leonora Cohen
Explore the Suffragette movement through one woman's experience
