Go on a digital journey to learn about the glory days of Leeds United

Young people in Leeds have the chance to kick-off a fascinating journey through the city’s football history thanks to a unique online learning resource.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 5th Apr 2020, 17:00 GMT
Leeds United team in 1990 wearing tracksuits in the blue and yellow colourway. PIC: Varley Picture AgencyLeeds United team in 1990 wearing tracksuits in the blue and yellow colourway. PIC: Varley Picture Agency
Leeds United team in 1990 wearing tracksuits in the blue and yellow colourway. PIC: Varley Picture Agency

Using a digitised collection of stirring images and memories, families learning together at home can explore more than a century of nostalgia, find out more about the beautiful game and relive some of the glory days of Leeds United during the club’s centenary year.

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The collection is part of the Leeds Curriculum, an award-winning online education project developed by Leeds Museums and Galleries alongside more than 40 arts and culture organisations and 30 primary schools which is free for everyone to use.

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Among the photos and footage included on the site is an iconic image oflegendary manager Don Revie embracing club skipper Billy Bremner and holding aloft the FA Cup after victory over in the 1972 cup final.

Also included is a photo of the popular 1990 squad, which featured fan favourites Gordon Strachan, David Batty and the late Gary Speed.

A poignant picture also shows the members of the 1956 Leeds team inspecting their Elland Road home’s West Stand after it had been completely destroyed by fire.

And visitors can also learn more about a huge rage of broader sporting stories, including the evolution of women’s football and the incredible story of Dick Kerr's Ladies FC, one of the country’s oldest women’s football teams.

Members of the 1956 Leeds United Team inspecting the West Stand, which was completely destroyed by fire.Members of the 1956 Leeds United Team inspecting the West Stand, which was completely destroyed by fire.
Members of the 1956 Leeds United Team inspecting the West Stand, which was completely destroyed by fire.
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The Leeds Curriculum, hosted on the MyLearning.org website, is usually used predominantly by primary school teachers.

But with most of the city’s schools currently closed as part of efforts to manage the spread of coronavirus, the council is encouraging more parents to use the site’s thousands of resources as a way of helping with home learning.

By logging on to MyLearning.org, families can learn about key objects from the 1.3 million items in the Leeds Museums Galleries collection, from prehistoric Leeds, the city’s industrial heritage and life in Leeds today.

The site also hosts curriculum relevant topics from museums libraries and archives from across the country.

Ton find out more or to start exploring the Leeds Curriculum, visit: mylearning.org/collections/leeds-curriculum

Related topics:Leeds UnitedDon RevieLeeds MuseumsGary Speed