1152 Club: Talks

The 1152 Club is back at the Kirkstall Abbey Visitor Centre on Tuesday 3 November, with another session on Tuesday 1 December. It's a history and heritage talks series for people aged 55 and over, and it runs on the first Tuesday of every month, so if you miss this one, there's another just a few weeks on.

The subjects range from local history to world cultures, with speakers sharing their research and attendees offered a warm welcome and a warm drink. It's a relaxed setup, and the range of topics means you don't need to be a history buff to get something out of it. Recent talks have covered Weird and Wonderful Silver, A history of The Leeds Library, Common Wealth: War Graves Commission – Architecture & Renovations, and Yorkshire trams – A Forgotten Era, so you can get a sense of the ground it covers.

The series is part of Leeds400, the city's celebration of 400 years since it received its first Royal Charter from King Charles I on 13 July 1626. That was the moment that marked the beginning of Leeds' journey towards self-governance and city status, and the anniversary is being marked across the city throughout the year.

Both the 3 November and 1 December sessions run from 10:30 to 11:30, with doors opening at 10:00 if you want to get in early and settle in. Entry is free.