This summer, Yorkshire’s most vibrant country house, Harewood House Trust,
hosts a major exhibition dedicated to the legendary photographer Cecil Beaton (1904 – 1980). Renowned for his innovative theatrical style, Beaton captured some of the most iconic figures of the 20th Century, from Hollywood legends and stars of the West End to the British Royal Family. Organised by the National Portrait Gallery in partnership with Harewood House Trust,
Cecil Beaton: Staging Icons (13 June – 4 October 20
The countdown has begun as Leeds will once again become a city of stories as Leeds Lit Fest 2026 returns with nine days of unforgettable literary events, performances, conversations and creative experiences across the city.
Running from Saturday 6 June to Sunday 14 June, the festival will bring together celebrated writers, poets, performers and audiences for a packed programme exploring everything from politics and poetry to folk horror, identity, music and contemporary culture.
This year’s
A powerful new exhibition exploring the emotional ties between textiles, memory and human connection has opened at Sunny Bank Mills, bringing together contemporary textile art and treasured archival objects in a moving celebration of love in all its forms.
For the Love of Textiles examines the entanglement between love and textiles, centring on love as an active force, something practised, nurtured and sustained over time. Through works that range from deeply personal to joyfully exuberant, th
