Maud Hummerston: The Storyteller of Leeds
Hummerston Suite, Ground Floor Leeds Central Library, Leeds, LS13AB
Thursday 17th September 2026
Join us for this talk on the life and legacy of Maud Hummerston, first female librarian and first Children’s Librarian for Leeds Libraries. We will also explore the archival journey that researching her life has taken us on, as well as the wider Hummerston family and their connections to the city of Leeds.
Part of the Leeds Libraries' Leeds400 programme
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