What’s Leeds GOTH to do with it?
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This talk explores how Leeds gave birth to the globally significant goth movement, blending music, literature and post-punk politics in a dark post-industrial city. Hosted by Leeds Central Library on 24 October 2026, the event is presented by local resident M. It offers a factual account of the city's role in shaping goth culture.
Leeds is where goth culture began, giving birth to a globally significant movement that emerged in a dark, post-industrial city, blending music and literature with post-punk politics. Leeds resident Mark Silver is a local heritage enthusiast, artist and founder of Leeds Nomad, which combines his passions for walking and urban history with creativity to bring little-known stories to life. He has helped to popularise this important part of the city’s heritage. Here, he describes his journey into the dark side. Part of the Leeds Libraries’ Leeds400 programme
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What’s Leeds GOTH to do with it? takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026. The event runs until Friday, 30 October 2026.
What’s Leeds GOTH to do with it? is held at Leeds Central Library in Leeds (LS1 3AB).
Tickets for What’s Leeds GOTH to do with it? can be booked via visitleeds.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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This talk explores how Leeds gave birth to the globally significant goth movement, blending music, literature and post-punk politics in a dark post-industrial city. Hosted by Leeds Central Library on 24 October 2026, the event is presented by local resident M. It offers a factual account of the city's role in shaping goth culture.
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Leeds is where goth culture began, giving birth to a globally significant movement that emerged in a dark, post-industrial city, blending music and literature with post-punk politics. Leeds resident Mark Silver is a local heritage enthusiast, artist and founder of Leeds Nomad, which combines his passions for walking and urban history with creativity to bring little-known stories to life. He has helped to popularise this important part of the city’s heritage. Here, he describes his journey into the dark side. Part of the Leeds Libraries’ Leeds400 programme
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WhereLeeds Central Library
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When is What’s Leeds GOTH to do with it??
What’s Leeds GOTH to do with it? takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026. The event runs until Friday, 30 October 2026.
Where is What’s Leeds GOTH to do with it? taking place?
What’s Leeds GOTH to do with it? is held at Leeds Central Library in Leeds (LS1 3AB).
How do I get tickets for What’s Leeds GOTH to do with it??
Tickets for What’s Leeds GOTH to do with it? can be booked via visitleeds.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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