Professor Matthew Johnson from the University of Nottingham's School of Geography will introduce the links between aquatic life and our river systems, with research examples from across the region.
Image: Flooded Basford crossings, Nottingham, 1947. University of Nottingham RE/DOP/H2/43. Detail.
The Leen
Nottingham's River
Free exhibition | Open Thursday 9 October – Sunday 15 March | Weston Gallery
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Weston Gallery
The Leen: Gallery Tours
Wed 29 Oct – Sat 22 Nov 2025
Join the curators for a guided tour of this exhibition, which tells the story of Nottingham's river, The Leen.
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Weston Gallery
Living and Working Along the Leen
Thu 13 Nov 2025
Explore historical archival photos and share your own memories, to examine how Nottingham River Leen's meaning for local residents has shifted over time.
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Reducing flood risk in cities
Wed 29 Oct 2025
Join Dr Emily O’Donnell, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham’s School of Geography for this talk.
Talk
Exhibition
Weston Gallery
The Leen: Gallery Tours
Wed 29 Oct – Sat 22 Nov 2025
Join the curators for a guided tour of this exhibition, which tells the story of Nottingham's river, The Leen.
Talk
Exhibition
Weston Gallery
Living and Working Along the Leen
Thu 13 Nov 2025
Explore historical archival photos and share your own memories, to examine how Nottingham River Leen's meaning for local residents has shifted over time.
Talk
Exhibition
Djanogly Theatre
Reducing flood risk in cities
Wed 29 Oct 2025
Join Dr Emily O’Donnell, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham’s School of Geography for this talk.
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