The Yorkshireman Who Made Italy: Sir James Hudson at Turin, 1852-63
Thu 29 Oct · 12:00
Leeds City Library
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The Yorkshireman Who Made Italy: Sir James Hudson at Turin, 1852-63 will take place on 29 October 2026 at Leeds City Library. This talk explores the life of Sir James Hudson during his time in Turin between 1852 and 1863. The event is held at Calverley Street, Leeds, LS1 3AB. Admission is free.
The talk explores the unification of Italy in the mid-nineteenth century, focusing on the role of Sir James Hudson, a British diplomat from Yorkshire who was described as being more Italian than the Italians themselves. Dr Owain Wright presents this Leeds Cultural Conversation, examining how Hudson contributed to the modern Italian state alongside Italian patriots and politicians.
This event takes place at Leeds City Library on 29 October 2026 at 12:00. Entry is free with no admission charge.
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The Yorkshireman Who Made Italy: Sir James Hudson at Turin, 1852-63 takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:00.
The Yorkshireman Who Made Italy: Sir James Hudson at Turin, 1852-63 is held at Leeds City Library in Leeds (Calverley Street, Leeds, LS1 3AB).
Entry to The Yorkshireman Who Made Italy: Sir James Hudson at Turin, 1852-63 is free.
The forecast for The Yorkshireman Who Made Italy: Sir James Hudson at Turin, 1852-63 is Partly cloudy · 14°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Leeds City Library can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The Yorkshireman Who Made Italy: Sir James Hudson at Turin, 1852-63 can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Yorkshireman Who Made Italy: Sir James Hudson at Turin, 1852-63 will take place on 29 October 2026 at Leeds City Library. This talk explores the life of Sir James Hudson during his time in Turin between 1852 and 1863. The event is held at Calverley Street, Leeds, LS1 3AB. Admission is free.
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The talk explores the unification of Italy in the mid-nineteenth century, focusing on the role of Sir James Hudson, a British diplomat from Yorkshire who was described as being more Italian than the Italians themselves. Dr Owain Wright presents this Leeds Cultural Conversation, examining how Hudson contributed to the modern Italian state alongside Italian patriots and politicians.
This event takes place at Leeds City Library on 29 October 2026 at 12:00. Entry is free with no admission charge.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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The Yorkshireman Who Made Italy: Sir James Hudson at Turin, 1852-63 takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:00.
Where is The Yorkshireman Who Made Italy: Sir James Hudson at Turin, 1852-63 taking place?
The Yorkshireman Who Made Italy: Sir James Hudson at Turin, 1852-63 is held at Leeds City Library in Leeds (Calverley Street, Leeds, LS1 3AB).
How much are tickets for The Yorkshireman Who Made Italy: Sir James Hudson at Turin, 1852-63?
Entry to The Yorkshireman Who Made Italy: Sir James Hudson at Turin, 1852-63 is free.
What will the weather be like at The Yorkshireman Who Made Italy: Sir James Hudson at Turin, 1852-63?
The forecast for The Yorkshireman Who Made Italy: Sir James Hudson at Turin, 1852-63 is Partly cloudy · 14°C.
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