The end of an era - a history of mining in Leeds
Event Information
About this event
In 1935 almost 4,000 Leeds men were employed in mining; today it is just a handful. The city has a long history of coal mining but the last deep mine, Allerton Bywater, closed in March 1992.
Many of us have enjoyed Michael Meadowcroft's live talks during Heritage Open Days in the past. This new illustrated lecture will be delivered 'live' online with an opportunity for comments and questions at the end. The lecture will be recorded and available anytime after the first 'broadcast' for the remainder of the festival.
This event is part of this years Heritage Open Days festival, which runs from September 11 until the 20. For other great events happening locally and nationally visit https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/
Organiser Leeds Civic Trust
Organiser of The end of an era - a history of mining in Leeds
Leeds Civic Trust is a charity established in 1965. Our interests include the city's buildings and the spaces in between them, our environment and our history. We organise a mixture of virtual and "in person events" and they include discussions and debates, talks and lectures and walks.
Past online events can be viewed on the Leeds Civic Trust Youtube Channel
