Popular Suburbs in South Leeds
So, what do we mean by ‘South’? As the name might suggest, South refers to the areas in the south of Leeds, from Armley and Morley, all the way to Rothwell and Garfor...
Best Places to Visit Around Leeds: Ilkley
With the breath-taking Ilkley Moor overlooking the town, Ilkley resides as a collection of the things we love so much about the small Yorkshire town placed casually among...
Rounding off 2019: The Best of Independent Life Leeds
As one year ends and another begins, it is often a time for reflection. To gaze back at seasons past, at achievements, at regrets, and at where it has brought us in the p...
Discover the History of Leeds
Leeds is a city rich with history and tradition. Whilst progressive and evolving, it is equally keen to preserve its past. This can be seen all around town, at centuries ...
Rainbow of Light: Leeds’ LGBTQ+ Community
While the rainbow coloured dust (or glitter, as it’s probably better known), settles in the city’s LGBTQ+ corners of lower Briggate following yet another successful e...
Celebrating the City’s Creativity: Light Night Leeds
For many years Light Night Leeds was a DIY / grass roots arts festival with local arts organisations staying open late and putting on special projects. The event started ...
Showcasing why women make great artists
Throughout the years, female artists have been at the forefront of some of the finest art history we know, and have been an essential aspect in helping pave a way for fut...
Season’s Eatings: Autumn
Autumn, that fabulous season of wild abundance is upon us once again. The hedgerows, woodlands, meadows, urban gardens and green spaces are heaving with berries, fruits, ...
Tech Tales: Women in Tech
What are your thoughts on technology? Do you hate it and want to escape from its presence? Or do you love it and want to be a part of its growth? If it’s the latter, th...
Leeds Industrial Museum: Queens of Industry
Today, we are used to seeing strong females - since the rise of girl power and an undying amount of love for the Spice Girls in the 90s....
Little Leeds Library: A Garden In Your Pocket
There is a Chinese proverb that says 'a book is a garden in your pocket'. It is also, I have recently discovered, a way of tying invisible threads between a community....
A Love for Istanbul with Leeds Drum Centre
Usually when you hear the word "Istanbul" you think of the city - but in Leeds when you hear it, you should be thinking of the Istanbul Agop cymbals on sale at Leeds Dr...
Leeds and Liverpool Canal
In places, the Leeds and Liverpool canal is stunning. For artists, introverts or people who just want to get away for a while, it's like nowhere else. You can choose to b...
Creative Rehab
We are often asked what the Arts have to do with homeless and vulnerable adults. The answer is a lot! Art is an integral part of what we do to at St George’s Crypt. The...
A look back: Leeds international film festival
When it comes to culture, in Leeds we’re spoilt for choice. Every week there are hundreds of unique events to choose from. With several cinemas in the city, there shoul...
Faith in Leeds
Independent Leeds highlights the importance on faith in Leeds by showcasing the Sikh Temple and offering an insight into the culture in our city....
Leeds College of Art: 170 years in the making
It only takes one look at their remarkable list of Alumni to see just how fruitful and prosperous Leeds College of Art has been since it opened its doors in 1846. The imp...
The Rise of Leeds Kirkgate
Tales from the heart of Leeds' growing independent neighbourhood....
On the buses
Over 30,000 people from all walks of life pass through Leeds Bus Station every day. On their way to shop, study, work and play, this ever-moving scene is a constant snaps...
The rise of Toria Garbutt’s punk poetry
Chiara Amendola explores poetry and spoken word with Knottingley performer and poet Toria Garbutt....
Leeds Corn Exchange: 31 years of independents
Since 1985 Leeds Corn Exchange has been exclusively independent, championing small businesses and local traders. There’s never been a chain store inside, and to this da...
Leeds Library: Preserving the past
Crane your neck next time you're walking down Commercial Street and, depending on your eyesight, you will glimpse the rows of books and spiral staircase of independent, h...
The Evolution of Holbeck
With the opening of a shiny new entrance to the train station, making access to South Leeds easier than ever, we delve into discovering Holbeck, an area with a knack of i...
