Celebrate the Rugby League World Cup in 2013 with Leeds Libraries in partnership with Leeds Rugby Foundation Heritage Project
Leeds Central Library, 1st floor Exhibition Space - Starts 4 September 2013
Explore the Rugby League World Cup’s rich and fascinating history through displays, memorabilia, events, talks and interactive activities throughout September 2013.
Rugby League World Cup 2013 Heritage Month
Programme of events and activities in Leeds Central Library - all events are free
[iWednesday 4 September – Monday 30 September[/i
Open exhibition and displays.
[iSaturday 7 September, 1.00pm-3.00pm, Family Drop-in Event[/i
Fun-filled activities with a rugby league theme for all the family.
[iFriday 13 September, 1.00pm-2.30pm, Origins of Rugby League in Leeds[/i
Join author and leading rugby league historian Professor Tony Collins for an informative insight on how the game began in Leeds.
[iTuesday 17 September, 6.30pm-8.00pm, Forty-20 Talking Rugby League: League Loves Libraries[/i
Places limited for this event so please book by calling 0113 2476016 or emailing
enquiry.express@leeds.gov.uk
Local players Jamie Jones Buchanan and Richard Mathers plus reporters Phil Caplan, Peter Smith and Tony Hannan share their passion for the game in a lively talk and discussion.
[iSaturday 21 September, 1.00pm-3.00pm, Family Drop-in Event[/i
Fun-filled activities with a rugby league theme for all the family.
[iTuesday 24 September, 6.30pm-8.00pm, Birth of Rugby league: Broken Time[/i
Join Mick Martin as he discusses the history of Rugby League, the writing of the play ‘Broken Time’ and the historical events surrounding the piece with cast members performing extracts from it.
[iFriday 27 September, 1.00pm-2.30pm, They Walked On Water[/i
David Hinchliffe talking about his recent book on the infamous 1968 Watersplash Challenge Cup Final between Leeds and Wakefield Trinity.
