Leeds Archives: 04/2026

Samuel L Jackson - Actor

The surreal day in 2022 when Samuel L Jackson visited Huddersfield

Unexpected.

Apr 30, 2026

The Mekons- the raucous world of Leeds’ first punk band

‘Never Been in a Riot’: How a 1978 Clash parody launched a lasting post-punk institution

Still going strong to this day…

Apr 26, 2026

Rhiannon Hope - 2026

Rhiannon Hope celebrates the art of collecting memories with ‘Magpie’

Flawless.

Apr 24, 2026

Making music at the edge of collapse- Fold has been forced to quit music but not before releasing the 21st century's most ominous song

Making music at the edge of collapse: Fold has been forced to quit music but not before releasing the 21st century’s most ominous song

“Hope remains”.

Apr 21, 2026

How did Leeds become the epicentre of UK dub reggae? -

How did Leeds become the epicentre of UK dub reggae?

Yorkshire sound systems…

Apr 14, 2026

The Leeds shopping centre once home to the world’s first goth nightclub

Merrion Centre: The Leeds shopping centre once home to the world’s first goth nightclub

Hidden history.

Apr 1, 2026