Hidden Industries: Leeds 1914-18

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Explore the industrial history of Leeds during the First World War

This thought-provoking display curated by volunteers reveals personal stories about trades now lost from view. From aircraft paint to rifle sights, from welders’ goggles to social reform, explore the trades that fuelled the war effort in the city, and the people who worked in them.

Venue: Thwaite Mills

Hidden Industries: Leeds 1914-18