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Treasures of the Thoresby Society's Archive

The Leeds Library, 18 Commercial Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6AL

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Visitors to the Thoresby Society at the Leeds Library will be able to watch and enjoy a continuous slide show of a selection of our large collection of lantern slides of views of Leeds, and some of our collection of old maps, books and documents.

As well as the slideshow we will be displaying some of our old maps, some of the more famous sales particulars, and recently acquired resources. There will be an exhibition of our resources regarding the sewerage of Leeds. Copies of our own recent publications: 'Temple Newsam and Temple Hirst. Tudor Palaces of Lord Darcy of the North' by Peter Brears (2022) and Miscellany (2023) will be available for purchase.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 11 September:
1000 - 1600
Thursday 12 September:
1000 - 1600
Friday 13 September:
1000 - 1600
Saturday 14 September:
1000 - 1600

Location & directions

The Leeds Library, 18 Commercial Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6AL

Directions:
On Commercial Street, next door to the Co-operative Bank. Ring the doorbell and ask to be admitted to the Thoresby Society exhibition. Climb the stairs and go through the doors to the counter. The Exhibition will be in the Thoresby Room to your right.
Contact on day:
The Leeds Library counter
Telephone number:
+441132453071

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The exhibition is on the first floor of the building and is accessible only by stairs and a stair lift. The Thoresby Room is accessed from the Main room and the Bibliography passage. Both doors open outwards and are 85cm wide. The floor in this room is level throughout.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
0 hour(s) 40 minute(s)

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