Leeds’ Past

Explore Armley Jail’s Grisly Past at Left Bank Leeds’ Talking Histories Evening

From public executions to famous prisoners, delve into Armley Jail’s fascinating past.

Psst – we've found out Leeds' most incredible secrets...

Spend a night at the museum with the ghost hunting experts.

As the city has grown, entire streets have been lost – and here's the proof.

Find out just how gosh-darned weird Leeds can be.

These remnants of Leeds' past still exist, but you may never see them.

From real life witches to pioneering circus owners, these stories should be remembered.

See it, snap it, upload it to Leeds' new typographical archive.

With more than 900 years of history, Abbey House Museum is ripe for a ghost hunt.

Mouse traps, jelly tots and hurricanes – bet you didn't know these lost stories about Leeds.

Leeds Minster is one of the most impressive landmarks in Leeds and it has an incredible history.

From old industrial sites to iconic landmarks, these Leeds buildings all have spooky stories to tell.