Memories of
We take a look back to significant moments in the last few decades and talk to the people who were there. Older people share their personal perspectives of history and explain how events of the past have shaped the way they are now.
Leeds is on the way to becoming an Age Friendly City. Every area of Leeds has a local organisation specifically for older people.
A CITY FOR ALL AGES
But where did these “neighbourhood networks” start? We look back to the 1980s, when a young social worker found a new way to support older people in Belle Isle and we meet some of the people he inspired along the way.
Between 1948 and 1972, many Caribbean people came to live in the UK. on the invitation of the government.
MEMORIES OF WINDRUSH
They are now known as the “Windrush Generation”. Recently, an exhibition of these Windrush Stories was mounted at Cartwright Hall in Bradford.
We spoke to some of the people involved.
It's 50 years since The Who: Live at Leeds.
THE WHO - LIVE AT LEEDS
We hear about the recording of the iconic album, which took place at Leeds University in January 1970.
During WW2 seventy-seven people were killed in Leeds and thousands of buildings were damaged.
THE YEAR THE BOMBS FELL
The heaviest raid was in March 1941, the so-called “Quarter Blitz”.
We look back at that fateful night and hear the stories of two women who lived through the war.
In the 80s and 90s Roundhay Park played host to the world’s biggest music acts.
ROCKING ROUNDHAY
We find out more about this pop-tastic chapter in Leeds’ history.
Who remembers Burton, the Gentleman’s Tailor? Leeds was built on cloth.
BURTONS
We find out more about the famous Leeds company and hear from some older people about their memories of high street shop in the 1960s and 1970s.
Did you know that Armley Mills was a working textiles factory right up to 1970 –and employed workers from all over the world?
ARMELY MILLS FACTORY
We look back to Armley Mill before it became a museum and hear from
someone who remembers that time vividly.
The 1980s saw a new disease come to the UK: AIDS.
NEVER FORGET. - THE FORGOTTEN VICTIMS OF AIDS
We look back to a time where people with HIV or AIDS were demonised and vilified, and remember how that affected them.
Kirkstall Abbey was built in the 12th Century and generations of visitors
have enjoyed its picturesque ruins.
THE ABBEY
For many local children, the Abbey was their playground.
The first West Indian Carnival in Europe took place in Leeds in 1967
LEEDS WEST INDIAN CARNIVAL
We look back to the first trailblazing event and
speak to Arthur France about his role in making it happen.
Over the years, Temple Newsam has been owned by various notable people
THE LONLEY LADY
One of its inhabitants did more to remodel the house and gardens than any other.
50 years ago, Britain took a decision that would change our money for good.
D- DAY
We look back to D-Day on 15th February 1971, when the.old pounds, shilling and pence were replaced by new money.
Did you know there used to be an open cast mine on Temple Newsam estate?
THE MINE
We uncover the truth behind the mine and speak to people who are involved with
a campaign to encourage everyone to remember the work of coal miners in Yorkshire.
It's 50 years since The Who: Live at Leeds.
THE WHO - LIVE AT LEEDS
We hear about the recording of the iconic album, which took place at Leeds University in January 1970.